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September 2021

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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KATAOKA H, Tanaka H, Toshida T, Ebato M, et al
Intraoperative Trifecta Valve Malfunction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e107-e109.
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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.
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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.
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MICHELENA HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, et al
International Consensus Statement on Nomenclature and Classification of the Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Its Aortopathy, for Clinical, Surgical, Interventional and Research Purposes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)32140.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NAPPI F
The Ross Operation: A Present for the Future.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1742.
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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.
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MORI M, Geirsson A
Age Is Just a Number - Selection at Play in TAVR for Nonagenarians.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1528-1529.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PATTAKOS G
Tricuspid Valve Replacement - The Road Less Travelled.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00737.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VEEN KM, Yalcin YC, Mokhles MM
Sufficient Methods for Monitoring Aortic Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1098.
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STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA
The Tricuspid Valve in Single-Ventricle Patients: Forgotten, Unforgivable, and Indispensable.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:994-995.
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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.
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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.
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VANSTRAELEN S, Vandenbrande J, Yilmaz A
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Transaortic Myectomy for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e217-e218.
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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.
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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.
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NAJM HK, Karamlou T, Ahmad M
Combined Aortic and Mitral Annular Enlargement With Fibrous Skeleton Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e177-e180.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MOSCARELLI M, Fattouch K, Speziale G
Tailor-Made Aortic Root Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1097-1098.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WANG Y, Hu X
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in mitral annular calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00309.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

IBARRA C, Spigel Z, John R, Binsalamah ZM, et al
Surgical Techniques in Management of Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31480.
PubMed Abstract available

TAN CW, Marathe SP, Kwon MH, Chavez M, et al
Ascending Aortoplasty in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31477.
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

KIM ER, Lee CH, Kim WH, Lim JH, et al
Primary Versus Staged Repair in Neonates with Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31449.
PubMed Abstract available

CALDERON-ROJAS R, Greason KL, King KS, Luis SA, et al
Outcomes of tricuspid valve operation at the time of pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31457.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN TC, Castillo-Sang M
Setting the Stage: TAVR versus less-invasive AVR for low risk aortic stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 2. pii: S0003-4975(20)31438.
PubMed

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

IBARRA C, Spigel Z, John R, Thomason AB, et al
Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacements in the Pediatric Population.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)31416.
PubMed Abstract available

SZECEL D, Eurlings R, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, et al
Perceval sutureless aortic valve implantation: mid-term outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)31360.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
The length of the neochords for correction of mitral valve leaflet prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 21. pii: S0003-4975(20)31338.
PubMed

GHOREISHI M, Thourani VH, Badhwar V, Massad M, et al
Less-Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement: Trends and Outcomes from the STS Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 21. pii: S0003-4975(20)31332.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM HH, Lee S, Lee SH
What is the easiest and simplest approach for best size aortic prosthesis implantation?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S0003-4975(20)31331.
PubMed

JIANG Z, Tang M, Liu H, Ma N, et al
Minimally invasive surgery for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 14. pii: S0003-4975(20)31320.
PubMed Abstract available

RONG LQ, Gaudino M, Tam D, Mao J, et al
Impact of operator characteristics on outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)31307.
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HU X, Jiang W, Li H, Yan G, et al
Timing of valve repair for asymptomatic mitral regurgitation and preserved left ventricular function.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)31306.
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CHURYLA A, Andrei AC, Kruse J, Cox JL, et al
Safety of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation with Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 10. pii: S0003-4975(20)31297.
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NELSON J, Maul T, Wearden P, Najm HK, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: Current and Potential Roles of TAVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 5. pii: S0003-4975(20)31292.
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KATAHIRA S, Sugimura Y, Akhyari P, Lichtenberg A, et al
Valve-sparing root replacement without cusp repair for regurgitant quadricuspid aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)31281.
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EGHTESADY P
Long-Term Results of the Ross Procedure in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:645.
PubMed

YONEYAMA F, Matsubara M, Kato H, Tsukada T, et al
Slit Orifice Aortic Cusp Extension Technique for Small Bicuspid Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e143-e145.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOI PS, Nam HH, Lasso A, Herz C, et al
Three-Dimensional Modeling of Surgically Implanted Stent-Based Valves in the Mitral Position in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:670-675.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTIN E, Laurin C, Jacques F, Houde C, et al
More Than 25 Years of Experience With the Ross Procedure in Children: A Single-Center Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:638-644.
PubMed Abstract available

BEUTE TJ, Goehler M, Parker J, Boeve T, et al
Long-Term Outcomes of Mosaic Versus Perimount Mitral Replacements: 17-Year Follow-Up of 940 Implants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:508-515.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2020

BARGAGNA M, Trumello C, Sala A, Blasio A, et al
Left Circumflex Artery Injury after Mitral Valve Surgery: an algorithm management proposal.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)31217.
PubMed Abstract available

CARLSON L, Pickard S, Gauvreau K, Baird C, et al
Preoperative Factors That Predict Recurrence after Repair of Discrete Subaortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)31195.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRKER E, Korngold E, Hodson RW, Jones BM, et al
Transcarotid vs Subclavian/Axillary Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with SAPIEN 3.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)31196.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN V, Messika-Zeitoun D, Ruel M
Improving care for patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)31167.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH, Krebs E, Hawkins RB, Charles EJ, et al
Variability and Utilization of Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation During Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)31178.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Paulsen MJ, Watt TMF, Rosenbloom LM, et al
Economic Analysis and Long-Term Follow-Up of Distant Referral for Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)31163.
PubMed Abstract available

PERSSON M, Glaser N, Franco-Cereceda A, Nilsson J, et al
Porcine versus Bovine Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves: Long-term Clinical Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)31180.
PubMed Abstract available

KILIC A, Goyal A, Miller JK, Gleason TG, et al
Performance of a Machine Learning Algorithm in Predicting Outcomes of Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31156.
PubMed Abstract available

ATTIA A, Giebels C, Karliova I, Hess A, et al
Graft Dilatation May Cause Secondary Regurgitation In Aortic Valve Sparing Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31140.
PubMed Abstract available

ASSI R, Vallabhajosyula P
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair: The Art of Objective Valve Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(20)31135.
PubMed

ZHU Y, Imbrie-Moore AM, Park MH, Paulsen MJ, et al
Ex Vivo Analysis of a Porcine Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Aneurysm Disease Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)31122.
PubMed Abstract available

WALLEN TJ, Pelaez A, Chandrashekaran S, Emtiazjoo AM, et al
Successful Preoperative Optimization for Lung Transplantation with Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)31110.
PubMed Abstract available

MUNTANER CD, King G, Zannino D, Alphonso N, et al
Poor Late Outcomes after Tricuspid Valve Repair in Single Ventricle: The Experience of 103 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31100.
PubMed Abstract available

MICHLER RE
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:345.
PubMed

GALLO M, Demertzis S
Xenoantigens and Structural Valve Degeneration of Trifecta Bioprosthesis: Connecting the Dots.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:343.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS, Gentile F
Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Subvalvular Repair and Its Clinical Implications.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:344-345.
PubMed

GO P, Parekh K, Nakamura Y, Keech J, et al
Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a Child.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e77.
PubMed

BINSALAMAH ZM, Ibarra C, Spigel Z, Zea-Vera R, et al
Primary Aortic Root Replacement Outcomes and Risk Factors in Pediatric Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:189-197.
PubMed Abstract available

LEONTYEV S, Schamberger L, Davierwala PM, Von Aspern K, et al
Early and Late Results After David vs Bentall Procedure: A Propensity Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:120-126.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU C, Wang S, Ma Y, Wang S, et al
Childhood Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and Its Relevant Surgical Outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:207-213.
PubMed Abstract available

QIU J, Wu J, Xie E, Luo X, et al
Surgical Management and Outcomes of the Aortic Root in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:136-143.
PubMed Abstract available

VARRICA A, Caldaroni F, Saitto G, Satriano A, et al
Outcomes and Quality of Life After Ross Reintervention: Would You Make the Same Choice Again?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:214-220.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2020

SI MS, Conte JV, Romano JC, Romano MA, et al
Unicuspid Aortic Valve Repair using Geometric Ring Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 30. pii: S0003-4975(20)31022.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM RW
A simplified approach to bicuspidization of the unicuspid aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 30. pii: S0003-4975(20)31032.
PubMed

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Stulak JM, Michelena HI, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair: Causes of Valve Failure and Long Term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)31010.
PubMed Abstract available

MEGNA D, Chikwe J
Impact of Tricuspid Regurgitation on Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)30991.
PubMed

REICH H, Roselli EE
Defining the limits of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement for degenerated Freestyle bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30957.
PubMed

DENG M, Elmistekawy E, Mesana T, Chan V, et al
Correction of bileaflet mitral valve prolapse via reduction of posterior leaflet height.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)30949.
PubMed Abstract available

PASRIJA C, Quinn RW, Alkhatib H, Tran D, et al
Development of a Reproducible Swine Model of Chronic Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Lessons Learned.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)30925.
PubMed Abstract available

DISHA K, Schulz S, Mierzwa M, Owais T, et al
Double-hit mutations in bicuspid aortic valve and blunt traumatic acute aortic dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 13. pii: S0003-4975(20)30935.
PubMed Abstract available

KRANE M, Boehm J, Prinzing A, Ziegelmuller J, et al
Excellent hemodynamic performance after aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo) using autologous pericardium.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)30913.
PubMed Abstract available

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

PETERSEN J, Krogmann H, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E, et al
Long-term outcome and quality of life after biological aortic valve replacement in non-elderly adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)30897.
PubMed Abstract available

IJSSELHOF RJ, Slieker MG, Gauvreau K, Muter A, et al
Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement: A Multicenter Study of Outcomes with Use of 15-17 mm Prostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(20)30881.
PubMed Abstract available

COTI I, Laufer G, Andreas M
Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves in a Small Aortic Root: Prosthesis-patient mismatch and pacemaker implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(20)30877.
PubMed

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

YATES MT, Jahangiri M
How to assess the evidence for aortic valve repair?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)30855.
PubMed

HAYWOOD N, Mehaffey JH, Chancellor WZ, Beller JP, et al
Burden of Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(20)30769.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAUVETTE V, Laflamme E, Lafreniere-Bessi V, Marzouk M, et al
Caseous Calcification of the Mitral Annulus: A Role for Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e441-e444.
PubMed Abstract available

KOUCHOUKOS NT, Masetti P, Stamou SC, Kulik A, et al
Outcomes After Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction With a Tube Graft for Annular Erosion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1820-1825.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2020

USEINI D, Strauch J
High BMI per se is a high cardiovascular risk factor: Is the patient-prosthesis mismatch a big matter after valve-in-valve for aortic stenosis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)30790.
PubMed

HASAN IS, Schaff HV, Daly RC, King KS, et al
Does Referral Bias Impact Outcomes of Surgery for Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)30761.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIA AXF, Pang PYK
Isolated Chylopericardium: An Unusual Cause of Late Cardiac Tamponade After Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)30759.
PubMed Abstract available

BONAROS N, Hofer D, Holfeld J, Grimm M, et al
Cannulation of the carotid artery for minimally invasive mitral or tricuspid valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)30737.
PubMed Abstract available

VO TX, Chan V, Ruel M
Surgery for Mitral Valve Papillary Muscle Rupture: Implications of Replacement versus Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)30727.
PubMed

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

LIU L, Chen S, Shi J, Qin C, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)30710.
PubMed Abstract available

SALEM R, Zierer A, Karimian-Tabrizi A, Miskovic A, et al
Aortic Valve Repair for Aortic Insufficiency or Dilatation: Technical Evolution and Long-term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)30702.
PubMed Abstract available

BIANCARI F
Durability of Aortic Valve Bioprostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30699.
PubMed

HATOUM H, Dasi LP, Thourani VH
Surgical Aortic Valve Sizing: Imagine the Benefits of Imaging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30696.
PubMed

KILIC A, Sultan I, Chu D, Wang Y, et al
Mitral Valve Surgery for Papillary Muscle Rupture: Outcomes in 1,342 Patients from the STS Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)30694.
PubMed Abstract available

VOGT F, Marianowicz J, Jessl J, Eckner D, et al
Balloon transcatheter aortic valve replacement after aortic valve repair with HAART 300 device.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)30633.
PubMed Abstract available

MASTROROBERTO P, Santarpino G
Biological aortic valve degeneration: is it time for a new classification?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 1. pii: S0003-4975(20)30629.
PubMed

WURCEL AG, Boll G, Burke D, Khetarpal R, et al
Impact of Substance Use Disorder on Midterm Mortality After Valve Surgery for Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1426-1432.
PubMed Abstract available

SPIGEL ZA, Qureshi AM, Morris SA, Mery CM, et al
Right Ventricle-Dependent Coronary Circulation: Location of Obstruction Is Associated With Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1480-1487.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG J, Ma W, Kong Y
Acute Commissural Rupture in a Giant Aortic Root Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e321-e323.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2020

BAIKOUSSIS NG, Iakovakis I, Triantafillou K
Mitral Valve Repair in the elderly; is it the ideal choice?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S0003-4975(20)30625.
PubMed

MUSUMECI F, Cammardella AG, Lio A, Musto C, et al
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and severe aortic stenosis: a new hope for treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)30600.
PubMed Abstract available

ISCAN S, Eygi B, Yesilkaya N
Suture Techniques and Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch for Aortic Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(20)30597.
PubMed

KITAMURA H, Tamaki M, Kawaguchi Y, Okawa Y, et al
Aortic valve replacement by a transaxillary, anterior, mini-thoracotomy approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30572.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUNO VD, Zakkar M, Guida G, Rapetto F, et al
Combined degenerative mitral valve and coronary surgery: early outcomes and 10-year survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)30505.
PubMed Abstract available

MATHUR M, Malinowski M, Timek TA, Rausch MK, et al
Tricuspid annuloplasty rings: A quantitative comparison of size, non-planar shape, and stiffness.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)30440.
PubMed Abstract available

IYENGAR A, Goel N, Kelly JJ, Han J, et al
Effects of Frailty on Outcomes and 30-day Readmissions After Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1120-1126.
PubMed Abstract available

KHAN H, Ahmad M, Warraich MA
Repair of the mitral valve has better long-term outcomes than replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 1. pii: S0003-4975(20)30446.
PubMed

AK K
Evaluation of Right Ventricular Function in Functional Tricuspid Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1304.
PubMed

FRICKE TA, Skillington PD, Shi WY, Buratto E, et al
Pulmonary Valve Function Late After Ross Procedure in 443 Adult Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1127-1131.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2020

MAYR B, Vitanova K, Burri M, Lang N, et al
Mitral valve repair in children below the age of 10 years - Trouble or Success?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 30. pii: S0003-4975(20)30432.
PubMed Abstract available

KANG Y, Hwang HY, Sohn SH, Choi JW, et al
Fifteen-Year Outcomes After Bioprosthetic and Mechanical Tricuspid Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)30414.
PubMed Abstract available

KADAN M, Karabacak K, Bolcal C
A DIFFERENT VIEW OF ROBOTIC CRYOABLATION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION COMBINED WITH MITRAL VALVE SURGERY.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)30416.
PubMed

SONG L, He G, Imin E, Tao C, et al
''Chimney'' Bentall Procedure in the Small Aortic Root After Prior Aortic Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30408.
PubMed Abstract available

COTI I, Haberl T, Scherzer S, Mag SS, et al
Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves for Patients with a Small Aortic Root: A single-center experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 20. pii: S0003-4975(20)30402.
PubMed Abstract available

HATA M, Fujita B, Hakim-Meibodi K, Gummert JF, et al
Papillary muscle heads focalization for functional mitral valve regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30398.
PubMed Abstract available

BILKHU R, Jahangiri M
Should the Ross procedure be considered in infective aortic valve endocarditis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30392.
PubMed

HATOUM H, Lilly S, Maureira P, Crestanello J, et al
Sinus Hemodynamics after Transcatheter Aortic Valve in Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 13. pii: S0003-4975(20)30366.
PubMed Abstract available

SMITH BB, Mauermann WJ, Yalamuri SM, Frank RD, et al
INTRAOPERATIVE FLUID BALANCE AND PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES FOLLOWING AORTIC VALVE SURGERY.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30351.
PubMed Abstract available

HABERTHEUER A, Gleason TG, Kilic A, Schindler J, et al
Impact of Perioperative Stroke on Mid Term Outcomes after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30342.
PubMed Abstract available

CUA CL, Morrison AK, McBride K, McConnell PI, et al
Decellularized Bovine Pericardial Mitral Valve in a Neonatal Marfan Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30349.
PubMed Abstract available

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

WEI S, Cui H, Feng Z, Gong Z, et al
Inferior Vena Cava Filter Broken and Migrated to Left Ventricle with Destruction of Mitral Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)30271.
PubMed Abstract available

CARINO D, Denti P, Buzzatti N, Stella S, et al
First Report of Mitraclip XTR to treat torrential tricuspid regurgitation after failed annulopasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)30268.
PubMed Abstract available

KROMBHOLZ-REINDL P, Winkler A, Steindl J, Voetsch A, et al
An Alternative Approach to Build a "Biologic Bentall" From a Pericardial Tube and a Sutureless Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e207-e209.
PubMed Abstract available

GONZALEZ-CALLE A, Adsuar-Gomez A, Hosseinpour AR
A New Method for Atrioventricular Valve Repair in Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e215-e217.
PubMed Abstract available

IMAMURA T, Narang N, Rodgers D, Nitta D, et al
Estimation of the Severity of Aortic Insufficiency by HVAD Flow Waveform.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:945-949.
PubMed Abstract available

KARLIOVA I, Schneider U, Ehrlich T, Schafers HJ, et al
Results of Pericardial Patches in Tricuspid and Bicuspid Aortic Cusp Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:728-735.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMANAKA S, Takanashi S
Early Structural Valve Deterioration of Tricuspid Pericardial Valve Caused by Native Valve Adhesion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e175-e176.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, Shiomi S, Yang B, Kim K, et al
Early Structural Valve Degeneration of Trifecta Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:720-727.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2020

ISHIDOU M, Ito H, Murata M, Hirose K, et al
Interannular bridge: a novel approach to address congenital mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)30250.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG PC, Sarsour N, Haft JW, Romano MA, et al
Aortic Valve Repair versus Replacement Associated with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)30228.
PubMed Abstract available

BIANCARI F, Valtola A, Juvonen T, Husso A, et al
Trifecta versus Perimount Magna Ease Aortic Valve Prostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)30194.
PubMed Abstract available

COLLI A, Raanani E, Cobiella J, Wrobel K, et al
Transapical and transfemoral combined mitral valve repair with annular and leaflet therapies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)30186.
PubMed Abstract available

HAIDARI Z, Wendt D, Thielmann M, Mackowiak M, et al
Intraoperative hemoadsorption in patients with native mitral valve infective endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)30188.
PubMed Abstract available

FUJINO T, Imamura T, Nitta D, Kim G, et al
Effect of Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery with Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S0003-4975(20)30102.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN J, Qian X, Shi Y, Qi H, et al
Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement for Aortico left ventricular tunnel with Bicuspid aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S0003-4975(20)30096.
PubMed Abstract available

YADAVA M, Heitner SB, Song HK
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:618.
PubMed

KASSEM S
Mitral Subvalvular Apparatus in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy May Still Be Enigmatic.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:617-618.
PubMed

WEBER A, Rucinskas K, Janusauskas V, Zakarkaite D, et al
Automated Implantation of Artificial Mitral Chords: Preliminary Results From the Feasibility Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:597-602.
PubMed Abstract available

SINHA M, Pandey NN, Sharma A
Dual Coronary Compression: An Exceedingly Rare Complication Secondary to Annuloaortic Ectasia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e153.
PubMed

MATTEUCCI M, Ferrarese S, Cantore C, Massimi G, et al
Early Aortic Paravalvular Leak After Conventional Cardiac Valve Surgery: A Single-Center Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:517-525.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2020

GOMEZ A, Wang Z, Xuan Y, Wisneski AD, et al
Wall Stress Distribution in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Associated Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(20)30090.
PubMed Abstract available

CLEMENT KC, Canner JK, Whitman GJR, Lawton JS, et al
New Persistent Opioid Use After Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery in Commercially Insured Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)30084.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRJI S, Yazdchi F, Kiehm S, Landino S, et al
Outcomes Following Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring Versus Suture Bicuspidization Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 27. pii: S0003-4975(20)30074.
PubMed Abstract available

RAM E, Schwammenthal E, Cohen H, Kogan A, et al
Outcomes of Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair Surgery for Anterior, Posterior and Bileaflet Pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 25. pii: S0003-4975(20)30076.
PubMed Abstract available

VOGT F, Fischlein T, Santarpino G
Minimizing the electrocardiographic complications in aortic valve surgery (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)30069.
PubMed

ARNAZ A, Akansel S, Yalcinbas Y, Saygili A, et al
Transcatheter closure of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after mitral valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)30070.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLST KA, Qureshi MY, Dearani JA
Which one predominates in Ebstein anomaly: tricuspid regurgitation or right ventricular dysfunction? (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)30054.
PubMed

BADHWAR V
Misclassification of Mitral Valve Disease and Rate of Surgical Repair in the STS Database (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)30056.
PubMed

KHOURY H, Ragalie W, Sanaiha Y, Boutros H, et al
Readmission Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30049.
PubMed Abstract available

PANDEY NN, Sharma S, Jagia P, Gulati GS, et al
Feasibility and Accuracy of Aortic Valve Calcium Quantification on CT Angiography in Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30030.
PubMed Abstract available

IJSSELHOF RJ, Slieker MG, Hazekamp MG, Accord R, et al
Mitral valve replacement with the 15-mm mechanical valve: a 20-year multi-center experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30040.
PubMed Abstract available

HAMANDI M, Ryan WH, Grayburn PA, Huff E, et al
Misclassification of Mitral Valve Disease and Rate of Surgical Repair in the STS Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30036.
PubMed Abstract available

EL-HAMAMSY I
Surgical treatment in patients with aortic regurgitation due to Takayasu arteritis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)30017.
PubMed

SANTARPINO G, Berretta P, Kappert U, Teoh K, et al
Minimally invasive redo aortic valve replacement: results from a multicentric registry (SURD-IR).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)30015.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBERTS HG, Wei LM
Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair Simplified: An Evolution to Universal Artificial Cordal Repair (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)30019.
PubMed

CHIANG Y
Mechanical versus biological prostheses for surgical aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50-70 (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)30022.
PubMed

DRAKE DH
Predictors of Left Ventricular Dysfunction after Surgery for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)30009.
PubMed

GOTTE J, Zittermann A, Deutsch MA, Schramm R, et al
Daytime variation in aortic valve surgery and clinical outcome: A propensity score matched analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)30005.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUI Y
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:304.
PubMed

PETRUS AHJ, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:308-309.
PubMed

BABOKIN V
Left Ventricular Reconstruction With Endocardectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:308.
PubMed

KANEYUKI D, Nakajima H, Asakura T, Yoshitake A, et al
Early First-Generation Trifecta Valve Failure: A Case Series and a Review of the Literature.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:86-92.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAHASHI Y, Shibata T, Fujii H, Morisaki A, et al
Aortic and Pulmonary Valve Reconstruction Using Autologous Pericardium in Narrow Annuli.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e13-e15.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2019

STEINDL J, Kirnbauer M, Fierlbeck J, Krieghofer M, et al
Aortic Root Pressurizing Device: aortic valve evaluation during cardioplegic arrest.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 24. pii: S0003-4975(19)31900.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG B, Malik A, Farhat L, Makkinejad A, et al
The Influence of Age on Longevity of a Stentless Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31908.
PubMed Abstract available

GLEASON TG
Structural isomerism of the aortic valve: bicuspidization redux.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 19. pii: S0003-4975(19)31899.
PubMed

GULKAROV I, Das M, Bronchard K, Imam M, et al
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction from Preserved Leaflet after Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 18. pii: S0003-4975(19)31893.
PubMed Abstract available

PASRIJA C, Tran D, Ghoreishi M, Kotloff E, et al
Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair Simplified: An Evolution to Universal Artificial Cordal Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 18. pii: S0003-4975(19)31884.
PubMed Abstract available

LAM KY, Koene B, Timmermans N, Soliman-Hamad M, et al
Reintervention after aortic valve replacement: Comparison of three aortic bioprostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31874.
PubMed Abstract available

JABAGI H, Boodhwani M
Concepts of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair - A Review (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31865.
PubMed

YAZDCHI F, Hirji S, Kaneko T
Quality Control for Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31869.
PubMed

GIRDAUSKAS E
A geometric approach to ischemic mitral regurgitation: Evaluating the evidence of valve distortion (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 13. pii: S0003-4975(19)31864.
PubMed

KISLITSINA ON, Thomas JD, Crawford E, Michel E, et al
Predictors of Left Ventricular Dysfunction after Surgery for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(19)31837.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Results after aortic valve reimplantation and aortic root replacement: a propensity matched analysis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)31836.
PubMed

MALAISRIE SC, Mumtaz MA, DiGiorgi PL, Hoffberger JD, et al
Best practices of aortic valve replacement with the Edwards Intuity Elite valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)31831.
PubMed Abstract available

BONOW RO, O'Gara PT, Adams DH, Badhwar V, et al
Multisociety Expert Consensus SYSTEMS OF CARE document 2019 AATS/ACC/SCAI/STS Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document: Operator and Institutional Recommendations and Requirements for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(19)31832.
PubMed

COHEN RG, Kohlhase W
No Informed Consent/No Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1607.
PubMed

MAINWARING RD, Rosenblatt TR, Lui GK, Ma M, et al
Surgical Repair of Ebstein's Anomaly Using a Bicuspidization Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1875-1882.
PubMed Abstract available

DEWAN KC, Roselli EE, Troianos CA, Svensson LG, et al
Avulsion of Aortic Commissure in the Setting of Drug Abuse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e417.
PubMed

HAWKINS RB, Beller JP, Mehaffey JH, Charles EJ, et al
Incremental Risk of Annular Enlargement: A Multi-Institutional Cohort Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1752-1759.
PubMed Abstract available

SZYDLOWSKI G, Marelli D
TAVR 2.0: Professional Societies Collaborating to Measure, Assure, and Improve Quality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1927-1928.
PubMed

SOHN B, Lee JS, Lee CH, Kwak JG, et al
Partial Sternectomy to Prevent Rastelli Conduit Compression in Patients With Conotruncal Anomalies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e389-e391.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2019

KASTENGREN M, Svenarud P, Kallner G, Settergren M, et al
Percutaneous vascular closure device in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 30. pii: S0003-4975(19)31826.
PubMed Abstract available

LUEHR M, Bauernschmitt N, Peterss S, Li Y, et al
Incidence and surgical outcomes of patients with native and prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 30. pii: S0003-4975(19)31817.
PubMed Abstract available

KYTO V, Sipila J, Ahtela E, Rautava P, et al
Mechanical versus biological prostheses for surgical aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50-70.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 28. pii: S0003-4975(19)31765.
PubMed Abstract available

IGARASHI T, Matsushima S, Shimizu A, Ehrlich T, et al
Bicuspidization and Annuloplasty Provide a Functioning Configuration to the Unicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 28. pii: S0003-4975(19)31761.
PubMed Abstract available

HEBELER KR, Filardo G, DiMaio JM
Serum albumin and 1-year mortality in patients with transcatheter aortic valve replacement therapy (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 28. pii: S0003-4975(19)31764.
PubMed

MIURA T, Obase K, Ariyoshi T, Matsumaru I, et al
Impact of Lesion Localization on Durability of Mitral Valve Repair in Infective Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(19)31741.
PubMed Abstract available

KITAHARA H, Edelman JJ, Thourani VH
Impact of suture techniques for aortic valve replacement on prosthesis-patient mismatch (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31733.
PubMed

KAWAJIRI H, Pochettino A
Chronic type A aortic dissection after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 21. pii: S0003-4975(19)31711.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, Hobbs R, Chetcuti SJ, Patel HJ, et al
Modified transcatheter Hufnagel procedure as a bridge to surgical aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 21. pii: S0003-4975(19)31716.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKAUE T, Hamaguchi M, Aono J, Nakashiro KI, et al
Valve interstitial cell-specific cyclooxygenase-1 associated with calcification of aortic valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 21. pii: S0003-4975(19)31717.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG Y, Fan P, Zhang H, Ma W, et al
Surgical treatment in patients with aortic regurgitation due to Takayasu arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 19. pii: S0003-4975(19)31708.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJU SN, Sharma A, Chandrashekhara SH
Persistent levoatriocardinal vein in rheumatic mitral stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 9. pii: S0003-4975(19)31681.
PubMed

NOLY PE, Maltais S
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1585-1586.
PubMed

GASPAROVIC H, Biocina B
Let's Face It: Sometimes We Should Just Replace It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1585.
PubMed

NAVIA JL, Elgharably H, Hakim AH, Witten JC, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Surgery for Invasive Valvular Endocarditis Involving the Aortomitral Fibrosa.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1314-1323.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMS JB, Shah AA, Zhang S, Jung SH, et al
Impact of Microbiological Organism Type on Surgically Managed Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1325-1329.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU Y, Cohen JE, Ma M, Woo YJ, et al
Redo Valve-Sparing Root Replacement for Delayed Cusp Derangement From Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e295-e296.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2019

WITTEN JC, Gordon SM, Shrestha NK, Streem D, et al
Evaluation of tricuspid valve repair without annuloplasty ring in IV drug abusers (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(19)31601.
PubMed

THOURANI VH, Kelly JJ, Cervantes D, Vemulapalli S, et al
TAVR After Prior Mitral Valve Surgery: Results from the Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31594.
PubMed Abstract available

ITAGAKI S
Evolution of Tricuspid Regurgitation after Repair of Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31569.
PubMed

ROBERTO L, Antonio M, Sandro G, Antonio L, et al
Mitral Valve Replacement with a Third Generation Porcine Valve: an Italian Multicentered Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31568.
PubMed Abstract available

RAM D, Bouhout I, Karliova I, Schneider U, et al
Concepts of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair - A Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31573.
PubMed Abstract available

GRUNKEMEIER GL
Mitral Valve Replacement with a Third Generation Porcine Valve: an Italian Multicentered Study (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31571.
PubMed

YOUSSEFI P, Brega C, Shraer N, Zacek P, et al
Isolated Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair with Double Annuloplasty: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 10. pii: S0003-4975(19)31567.
PubMed

KIM HH, Lee S, Joo HC, Kim JH, et al
Impact of suture techniques for aortic valve replacement on prosthesis-patient mismatch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 8. pii: S0003-4975(19)31561.
PubMed Abstract available

CAO JY, Wales KM, Zhao DF, Seco M, et al
Repair of Less Than Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation during Left Sided Valve Surgery: A Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)31493.
PubMed Abstract available

HODGES K, Najm H, DiFiore J
Repair of Pectus Excavatum at the Time of Reoperative Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)31483.
PubMed Abstract available

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H
Which one predominates in Ebstein anomaly: tricuspid regurgitation or right ventricular dysfunction?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 3. pii: S0003-4975(19)31477.
PubMed

OKAMOTO H, Fujimoto Y, Teramoto C
Novel trigone-based sizing method for mitral ring annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 3. pii: S0003-4975(19)31476.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOI KH, Sung SC, Kim H, Lee HD, et al
Simplified Tricuspid Polytetrafluoroethylene Valved Conduit: Midterm Results of Multicenter Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1228-1233.
PubMed Abstract available

VENTOSA-FERNANDEZ G, Vidal L, Tarrio R, Gomez A, et al
Simultaneous Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e241-e243.
PubMed Abstract available

LUC JGY, Hong JC, Cheung AW, Cook RC, et al
The MITRA-FR Trial Vs the COAPT Trial: More Complementary Than Contradictory?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:965-968.
PubMed

September 2019

JAHANGIRI M
Aortic Valve Replacement in Bioprosthetic Failure: Insights from The STS National Database (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 30. pii: S0003-4975(19)31460.
PubMed

TAKKENBERG JJ
Durability of Mitral Valve Bioprostheses: A meta-analysis of long-term follow-up studies (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 28. pii: S0003-4975(19)31444.
PubMed

KAWADA T
Serum albumin and 1-year mortality in patients with transcatheter aortic valve replacement therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)31435.
PubMed

KHAMBADKONE S, Burch M, Fenton M, Derrick G, et al
Melody valve in aortic position to facilitate mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to cardiac transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)31434.
PubMed Abstract available

KALRA A, Raza S, Hussain M, Shorbaji K, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement in Bioprosthetic Failure:Insights from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31407.
PubMed Abstract available

HAGE A, Hage F, Jones PM, Manian U, et al
Evolution of Tricuspid Regurgitation after Repair of Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)31410.
PubMed Abstract available

AL JAWAD MA, Ammar A, Nahas Y, Ahmed A, et al
Evaluation of tricuspid valve repair without annuloplasty ring in Intravenous drug abusers.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 19. pii: S0003-4975(19)31406.
PubMed Abstract available

SINHA M, Pandey NN, Parashar N, Ojha V, et al
Subaortic diverticula in association with aortic stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31386.
PubMed

SANGAL A, Malhotra R
Surgery for Large Mediastinal Hydatid Cyst with Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31383.
PubMed

SHEMIN RJ
Impact of Aortic Atherosclerosis Burden on Outcomes in Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31388.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Outcomes of Guideline-Directed Concomitant Annuloplasty for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 12. pii: S0003-4975(19)31274.
PubMed

MESANA T
Minimal access versus sternotomy for complex mitral valve repair: A meta-analysis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 12. pii: S0003-4975(19)31275.
PubMed

GILLINOV AM
Minimally Invasive Non-Resectional Mitral Valve Repair can be Performed with Excellent Outcomes (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 12. pii: S0003-4975(19)31272.
PubMed

TADOKORO N, Inoue Y, Minatoya K, Matsuda H, et al
Morphology of Sinus of Valsalva after aortic valve sparing root replacement using Valsalva graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 12. pii: S0003-4975(19)31376.
PubMed Abstract available

BAIKOUSSIS NG, Karantzas A, Triantafillou K
Minimizing the electrocardiographic complications in aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31365.
PubMed

O'MALLEY TJ, Tchantchaleishvili V, Guy TS
Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair Versus Replacement in the Elderly (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31375.
PubMed

YOSHINO K, Yamasaki M, Suzuki M, Mori N, et al
Large tricuspid valve vegetation secondary to Austrian syndrome in a young healthy adult.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31364.
PubMed

NAPPI F
A geometric approach to ischemic mitral regurgitation: Evaluating the evidence of valve distortion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 10. pii: S0003-4975(19)31271.
PubMed

LEMMA M, Menicanti L, Gaudino M
Results of left ventricular reconstruction with and without mitral valve surgery (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 10. pii: S0003-4975(19)31356.
PubMed

SEESE L, Sultan I, Gleason T, Wang Y, et al
Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair Versus Replacement in the Elderly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 9. pii: S0003-4975(19)31296.
PubMed Abstract available

POLO MC, Thibault D, Thourani VH, Badhwar V, et al
Risk Analysis And Outcomes Of Postoperative Renal Failure Following Aortic Valve Surgery In The Us.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 5. pii: S0003-4975(19)31277.
PubMed Abstract available

RAFFA GM, Pilato M
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and Subvalvular Mitral Apparatus Remodeling.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:964.
PubMed

KANEKO T, Thourani VH, Ailawadi G, Leon MB, et al
Transseptal Access-Gateway to Transcatheter Mitral Interventions.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:654-656.
PubMed

BAUSER-HEATON H, Ma M, McElhinney DB, Goodyer WR, et al
Outcomes After Aortopulmonary Window for Hypoplastic Pulmonary Arteries and Dual-Supply Collaterals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:820-827.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN A, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Survival After Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: What Causes Late Mortality?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:723-729.
PubMed Abstract available

LIEBRICH M, Voth V, Doll N, Hemmer W, et al
Preservation of a Regurgitant Quadricuspid Pulmonary Autograft by the David Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e165-e167.
PubMed Abstract available

UCHIDA T, Hamasaki A, Kuroda Y, Yamashita A, et al
Aortic Graft Dehiscence After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e169-e171.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2019

GOEL NJ, Iyengar A, Kelly JJ, Brown CR, et al
Causes, Risk Factors, and Costs of 30-day Readmissions after Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 31. pii: S0003-4975(19)31258.
PubMed Abstract available

MOSCARELLI M, Fattouch K, Gaudino M, Nasso G, et al
Minimal access versus sternotomy for complex mitral valve repair: A meta-analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 31. pii: S0003-4975(19)31259.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Ward ST, Watt TMF, Rosenbloom LM, et al
Outcomes of Guideline-Directed Concomitant Annuloplasty for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 31. pii: S0003-4975(19)31260.
PubMed Abstract available

AXTELL AL, Moonsamy P, Dal-Bianco JP, Passeri JJ, et al
Minimally Invasive Non-Resectional Mitral Valve Repair can be Performed with Excellent Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 29. pii: S0003-4975(19)31253.
PubMed Abstract available

WATT TMF, Brescia AA, Murray SL, Burn DA, et al
Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair Restores Life Expectancy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 28. pii: S0003-4975(19)31236.
PubMed Abstract available

SONG Y, Hu S, Sun H, Song Y, et al
Results of left ventricular reconstruction with and without mitral valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 28. pii: S0003-4975(19)31249.
PubMed Abstract available

MALVINDI PG, Mastro F, Kowalewski M, Ringold M, et al
Durability of Mitral Valve Bioprostheses: A meta-analysis of long-term follow-up studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 28. pii: S0003-4975(19)31247.
PubMed Abstract available

SAQIB NU, Ray HM, Al Rstum Z, Rommens KL, et al
Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Ascending Aorta Secondary to Embolized Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 24. pii: S0003-4975(19)31220.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS, Padala M, Attias D, et al
The Choice of Treatment in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation with Reduced Left Ventricular Function.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0003-4975(19)31086.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUNG MJ, Ganapathi AM, Vora AN, Schroder JN, et al
Valve-in-Ring Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement After Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0003-4975(19)31215.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUSSEFI P, Zacek P, Debauchez M, Lansac E, et al
Isolated Tricuspid Aortic Valve Repair with Double Annuloplasty: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0003-4975(19)31208.
PubMed

MATSUSHIMA S, Hess A, Glenske M, Hoffmann K, et al
Cusp Nadir Relocation by Root Remodeling in Unicuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 21. pii: S0003-4975(19)31205.
PubMed Abstract available

IRIBARNE A, Pan S, McCullough JN, Mathew JP, et al
Impact of Aortic Atherosclerosis Burden on Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)31084.
PubMed Abstract available

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H
Rapid and successful replacement of aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 5. pii: S0003-4975(19)31076.
PubMed

STROBEL RJ, Likosky DS, Brescia AA, Kim KM, et al
The Effect of Hospital Market Competition on the Adoption of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 5. pii: S0003-4975(19)31069.
PubMed Abstract available

BECKMANN E, Leone A, Martens A, Mariani C, et al
A Comparison of Two Strategies for Aortic Valve-sparing Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)31068.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUSSEFI P, Zacek P, Debauchez M, Lansac E, et al
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement Using the Remodeling Technique With Aortic Annuloplasty: Bicuspid Valves With Repair of Specific Lesion Sets: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:324-333.
PubMed

MICHLER RE
Learning From Controversy: Management of Severe Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation at the Time of CABG.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:321-323.
PubMed

SEDEEK AF, Greason KL, Sandhu GS, Dearani JA, et al
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Vs Surgical Replacement of Failing Stented Aortic Biological Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:424-430.
PubMed Abstract available

LUETH ET, Gist KM, Burkett DA, Landeck BF, et al
Retrospective Comparison of the Supported and Unsupported Bovine Jugular Vein Conduit in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:567-573.
PubMed Abstract available

SARIKOUCH S, Theodoridis K, Hilfiker A, Boethig D, et al
Early Insight Into In Vivo Recellularization of Cell-Free Allogenic Heart Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:581-589.
PubMed Abstract available

MATHUR A, Sharma N, Goyal P, Mittal P, et al
Surgical Algorithm for Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e129-e132.
PubMed Abstract available

SMOOD B, Hara H, Cleveland DC, Cooper DKC, et al
In Search of the Ideal Valve: Optimizing Genetic Modifications to Prevent Bioprosthetic Degeneration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:624-635.
PubMed Abstract available

ADACHI O, Suzuki T, Yoshioka I, Takahashi G, et al
Concomitant Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement With Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e99-e101.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAEFER AK, Andreas M, Werner P, Sassi CG, et al
Excessive Pannus Overgrowth on the Aortic Side of Trifecta Valve Causing Severe Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e87-e89.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2019

SCARSINI R, De Maria GL, Ciofani J, Jin XY, et al
Coronary injury in mitral and aortic valve surgery: a case series using optical coherence tomography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 26. pii: S0003-4975(19)31054.
PubMed Abstract available

POLLARI F, Fischlein T, Pfeiffer S
Need of pacemaker after aortic valve replacement: is removal of calcifications the key?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 26. pii: S0003-4975(19)31058.
PubMed

PANDIS D, Anyanwu AC
Is late left ventricle remodeling after repair of degenerative mitral regurgitation worse in women? (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 22. pii: S0003-4975(19)31049.
PubMed

HUI DS
Effect of Pulmonary Hypertension on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 22. pii: S0003-4975(19)31047.
PubMed

KIM DJ, Lee S, Joo HC, Lee H, et al
Effect of Pulmonary Hypertension on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)31043.
PubMed Abstract available

COSTA ACBA
Long Term Performance of Fresh Autologous Pericardium for Mitral Valve Leaflet Repair (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 12. pii: S0003-4975(19)31015.
PubMed

QUINN RW, Wang L, Foster N, Pasrija C, et al
Long Term Performance of Fresh Autologous Pericardium for Mitral Valve Leaflet Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 6. pii: S0003-4975(19)30997.
PubMed Abstract available

JALAVA MP, Laakso T, Virtanen M, Niemela M, et al
Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Recent Acute Heart Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 6. pii: S0003-4975(19)30995.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHAN Y, Kawabori M, Lofftus S, Cobey F, et al
Right Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using the "Flip-n-flex" Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)30931.
PubMed Abstract available

AMER MR, Mosleh W, Joshi S, Mather JF, et al
Comparative Outcomes of Transcarotid and Trans-subclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)30926.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI LM, Rankin JS, Badhwar V
"Discipline" mitral valve in Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 3. pii: S0003-4975(19)30922.
PubMed

CAKIR H, Yurekli I, Donmez K, Kestelli M, et al
Property of Tricuspid Leaflets in Ventriculoarterial Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:313.
PubMed

KATRIEN F, Thierry B
Hemi-Senning as an Alternative to Hemi-Mustard in Double Discordance With Small Right Ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e21-e23.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJBANSHI BG, Rajbhandari N, Pradhan S, Karki A, et al
Submitral Aneurysm: An Unusual Aneurysm of the Left Ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e11-e13.
PubMed Abstract available

COLLINS RT 2ND, Mainwaring RD, MacMillen KL, Hanley FL, et al
Outcomes of Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction in Williams Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:146-153.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2019

KREIBICH M, Rylski B, Czerny M, Pingpoh C, et al
Type A aortic dissection in patients with bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(19)30910.
PubMed Abstract available

JAHANGIRI M
Type A aortic dissection in patients with bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(19)30912.
PubMed

HARMEL E, Pausch J, Gross T, Petersen J, et al
Standardized subannular repair improves outcomes in type IIIB Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 26. pii: S0003-4975(19)30890.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHIGALOV K, Khokhlunov M, Szczechowicz M, Mashhour A, et al
Right Anterior Minithoracotomy for Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 21. pii: S0003-4975(19)30870.
PubMed Abstract available

WU FY, Mondal A, Del Nido PJ, Gauvreau K, et al
Long-term Surgical Prognosis of Primary Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)30859.
PubMed Abstract available

BADHWAR V, Murashita T, Wei LM, Rankin JS, et al
Minimally Invasive Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair using Geometric Ring Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)30856.
PubMed Abstract available

LOWERY DR, Richardson R, Alfirevic A
Transesophageal Imaging of a Left Atrial Appendage to Left Ventricle Shunt.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)30863.
PubMed

BALKHY HH, Kitahara H
First Human Totally Endoscopic Robotic Assisted Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 19. pii: S0003-4975(19)30858.
PubMed Abstract available

KANEKO T, Hirji S, Percy E, Aranki S, et al
Characterizing Risks Associated with Mitral Annular Calcification in Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)30838.
PubMed Abstract available

NICOLO' F, Montalto A, Musto C, Comisso M, et al
Percutaneous Aortic Valve Closure in Patient With L-VAD and Dilated Aortic Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)30839.
PubMed Abstract available

OLIVE JK, Alnajar A, Gnanashanmugam S, Lamelas J, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Alkaptonuria-Associated Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)30731.
PubMed Abstract available

GERDISCH MW, Weaver SD, Rankin JS, Badhwar V, et al
Repair of Aortic Valve Insufficiency and Ascending Aortic Aneurysm using Geometric Ring Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)30736.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIBATA T, Takahashi Y, Fujii H, Morisaki A, et al
Malleable tin plate exposure system for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(19)30729.
PubMed Abstract available

SRIVASTAVA S, Das A, Khanuja JS, Pendharkar A, et al
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Before Anesthesia Induction In A Case Of Ruptured Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(19)30721.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2019

OISHI K, Arai H, Oi K, Yashima M, et al
Safe and effective ultrasound-guided myectomy and mitral valve repair for HCM.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 31. pii: S0003-4975(19)30714.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Gambardella I
Combined Replacement and Subvalvular Repair for Functional Mitral Regurgitation. The New Frontier?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 29. pii: S0003-4975(19)30707.
PubMed

TROOBOFF SW, Iribarne A
Long-term hospital readmissions after surgical versus transcatheter aortic valve replacement (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 29. pii: S0003-4975(19)30712.
PubMed

KYTO V, Myllykangas ME, Sipila J, Niiranen TJ, et al
Long-term outcomes with mechanical versus biological aortic valve prosthesis in patients >70 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 10. pii: S0003-4975(19)30682.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAYAMA Y, Shinkawa T, Matsumura G, Hoki R, et al
Late neo-aortic valve regurgitation long after arterial switch operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 8. pii: S0003-4975(19)30632.
PubMed Abstract available

NELSON JS, Maul TM, Wearden PD, Pasquali SK, et al
National practice patterns and early outcomes of aortic valve replacement in children and teens.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)30618.
PubMed Abstract available

BAVARIA JE, Assi R
Transcarotid Versus Transapical and Transaortic Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)30616.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Outcomes following rheumatic mitral valve repair in children (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)30615.
PubMed

MCGURTY D, Remenyi B, Cheung M, Engelman D, et al
Outcomes following rheumatic mitral valve repair in children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)30601.
PubMed Abstract available

KASSEM S, Chiodelli R, Celeste F
"Discipline" mitral valve in Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 May 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)30602.
PubMed

CAKIR H, Yurekli I, Durmaz H, Asar K, et al
Necessity of New Repair Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:1587.
PubMed

GUALIS J, Benito-Gonzalez T, Martinez-Comendador JM, Martin E, et al
Internal Banding to Reduce Paravalvular Leaks for Open Transcatheter Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e365-e367.
PubMed Abstract available

YOKAWA K, Ikeno Y, Koda Y, Henmi S, et al
Valve-Sparing Root Replacement in Elderly Patients With Annuloaortic Ectasia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:1342-1347.
PubMed Abstract available

KILIC A, Sultan I, Navid F, Aranda-Michel E, et al
Trifecta Aortic Bioprosthesis: Midterm Results in 1,953 Patients From a Single Center.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:1356-1362.
PubMed Abstract available

GIL-JAURENA JM, Perez-Caballero R, Pita A, Pardo C, et al
Upper Ministernotomy for Pulmonary Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e305-e306.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2019

CHAN V, Chen L, Messika-Zeitoun D, Elmistekawy E, et al
Is late left ventricle remodeling after repair of degenerative mitral regurgitation worse in women?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30599.
PubMed Abstract available

BIANCO V, Kilic A, Gleason TG, Lee JS, et al
Long-term hospital readmissions after surgical versus transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30589.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVACK MM, Kapadia SR, Soltesz EG, Gillinov AM, et al
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 26. pii: S0003-4975(19)30564.
PubMed Abstract available

RIVERA CA, Lopez Rodriguez FJ, Arnaiz Garcia ME, Arevalo Abascal RA, et al
Survival after mitral valve replacement for leaflet escape in a contemporary On-X mechanical valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)30574.
PubMed Abstract available

TREZZI M
Measurement of residual collateral flow in pulmonary atresia and major aortopulmonary collaterals (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)30580.
PubMed

ANAYA J, Moonsamy P, Sepucha KR, Axtell A, et al
Pilot Study of a Patient Decision Aid for Valve Choices in Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(19)30553.
PubMed Abstract available

NISHIMURA RA, O'Gara PT, Bavaria JE, Brindis RG, et al
2019 AATS/ACC/ASE/SCAI/STS Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document: A Proposal to Optimize Care for Patients With Valvular Heart Disease: A Joint Report of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American College of Cardiology, American Socie
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 10. pii: S0003-4975(19)30342.
PubMed

COLLI A
Ex vivo biomechanical study of apical versus papillary neochord anchoring for mitral regurgitation (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 5. pii: S0003-4975(19)30492.
PubMed

YOUSSEFI P, Zacek P, Debauchez M, Lansac E, et al
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement using the Remodeling Technique with Aortic Annuloplasty: Tricuspid Valves with Repair of Specific Lesion Sets: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 3. pii: S0003-4975(19)30443.
PubMed

HAMANDI M, Smith RL, Ryan WH, Grayburn PA, et al
Outcomes of Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery Have Improved in the Modern Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)30432.
PubMed Abstract available

MALINOWSKI M, Timek TA
Ovine Devega Annuloplasty (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)30427.
PubMed

QUINA-RODRIGUES C, Marinho B, Pissarra D, Bettencourt N, et al
Giant Non-dissecting Ascending Aortic Aneurysm in a Pauci-symptomatic Young Man.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Apr 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)30433.
PubMed

MOSCARELLI M, Nasso G, Speziale G
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:1288-1289.
PubMed

JANSON JT, Pecoraro A
Reinventing the Saphenous Vein: Reconstructing the Anterior Mitral Leaflet With a Saphenous Vein.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e287-e289.
PubMed Abstract available

KAKU Y, Segurola RJ Jr, Rego A, McCarthy PM, et al
Alternative Implantation Technique for Rapid Deployment Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e291-e292.
PubMed Abstract available

TSUBOTA H, Sakaguchi G, Arai Y, Iida J, et al
Large Coronary Sinus Hematoma Resembling Thrombus in the Left Atrium.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e281-e282.
PubMed

AJAM F, Patel S, Asgarian K, Sealove B, et al
Cannulation of the Femoral Arterial Bypass Cannula Allows Completion of TAVR in Unstable Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e297-e299.
PubMed Abstract available

NOLTE DA, Larsen BT, Sobonya RE, Al-Amoodi MA, et al
Recurrent Intracardiac Juvenile Xanthogranuloma in an Adult.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e285.
PubMed

KHALIQUE Z, Hatipoglu S, Rosendahl U, Mohiaddin R, et al
Unusual Complicated Fungal Endocarditis in a Patient With Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e269-e271.
PubMed Abstract available

PEETERS G, Arrigoni SC, Schoof P, Accord RE, et al
Acute Type A Dissection 18 Years After a Ross Operation: The Old Prejudice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e255-e257.
PubMed Abstract available

ALNASSER SA, Mindru C, Preventza O, Rosengart T, et al
Successful Conservative Management of a Large Splenic Abscess Secondary to Infective Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e235-e237.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F
Minimally Invasive Approach for Complex Mitral Disease: Time to Choose the Lesser of Evils?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:1287-1288.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:1201-1202.
PubMed

WACKER M, Slottosch I, Scherner M, Varghese S, et al
Late Onset Valve Dislocation of the Edwards Intuity Rapid-Deployment Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e243-e244.
PubMed Abstract available

HOPKINS KA, Brown JW, Darragh RK, Kay WA, et al
Converting Fontan-Bjork to 1.5- or 2-Ventricle Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e259-e261.
PubMed Abstract available

TOMSIC A, Hiemstra YL, van Brakel TJ, Versteegh MIM, et al
Outcomes of Valve Repair for Degenerative Disease in Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:1195-1201.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2019

MAINWARING RD, Margetson TD, McCarthy P, Sleasman J, et al
Measurement of Residual Collateral Flow in Pulmonary Atresia with Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30409.
PubMed Abstract available

ELTAYEB OM, Readdy WJ, Monge MC, Forbess JM, et al
Mitral Valve Replacement in Infants using a 15-mm Mechanical Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30417.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ-MENENDEZ J
Myocardial protection at aortic valve stenosis (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30416.
PubMed

FORTUNATO GA, Misfeld M, Battellini R, Domenech A, et al
Situation Awareness for Circumflex Artery Injury During Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30410.
PubMed Abstract available

PLANINC M, Unic D, Baric D, Blazekovic R, et al
The Dark Side of the Heart: Cardiovascular Manifestation of Ochronosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 26. pii: S0003-4975(19)30397.
PubMed Abstract available

SPILLER R, Symalla T, McCrorey M, Balkhy HH, et al
Robotic-assisted 3(rd) Time Redo-Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(19)30394.
PubMed Abstract available

GARCIA-ARRIBAS D, Macaya F, Vilacosta I, Saiz-Pardo M, et al
Coexistence of spontaneous coronary artery dissection and ascending aortic aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)30380.
PubMed Abstract available

CHITWOOD WR JR
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 18. pii: S0003-4975(19)30367.
PubMed

YADAVA M, Heitner SB, Song HK
Obstructive cardiomyopathy and tethering in ischemic mitral regurgitation: two sides of the coin (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 16. pii: S0003-4975(19)30357.
PubMed

ALLEN K, Chhatriwalla A, Cohen D, Saxon J, et al
Transcarotid Versus Transapical and Transaortic Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)30344.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG E, Fan X, Qi W, Song Y, et al
A Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm leading to Tricuspid Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)30332.
PubMed Abstract available

BACIEWICZ FA JR
Ovine Devega Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)30267.
PubMed

CAMPO J, Tsoris A, Kruse J, Karim A, et al
Prognosis of Severe Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis With and Without Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)30220.
PubMed Abstract available

IMBRIE-MOORE AM, Paulsen MJ, Thakore AD, Wang H, et al
Ex vivo biomechanical study of apical versus papillary neochord anchoring for mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)30249.
PubMed Abstract available

SOQUET J, Barron DJ, d'Udekem Y
A review of the management of pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(19)30242.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU Y, Tang H, Xu Z, Liu Y, et al
Libman-Sacks Endocarditis in a Puerpera With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e169-e170.
PubMed Abstract available

HERRMANN FEM, Schramm R, Hagl C, Eifert S, et al
Aortic Root Replacement and Berlin Heart EXCOR Implantation in Marfan Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e187-e189.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2019

PAGANI FD
10-year outcomes after left ventricular reconstruction: rethinking the impact of mitral regurgitation (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30239.
PubMed

BOUHOUT I, El-Hamamsy I
Prognosis of Severe Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis With and Without Surgery (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)30238.
PubMed

HERNANDEZ-VAQUERO D, Pascual I, Diaz R, Avanzas P, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Explantation is Usually Feasible and Easy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 19. pii: S0003-4975(19)30225.
PubMed Abstract available

PU L, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Liu B, et al
Computed tomography as a superior diagnostic test for left atrial thrombus with calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(19)30223.
PubMed Abstract available

HALFWERK FR, Knol K, Mariani S, Grandjean JG, et al
Randomized Trial of Miniaturized versus Standard Extracorporeal Circulation in Aortic Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 13. pii: S0003-4975(19)30196.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKURAI Y, Koide M, Kunii Y, Tateishi M, et al
Severely Kinked Pseudocoarctation of the Aorta with Unicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 13. pii: S0003-4975(19)30206.
PubMed

HOLMAN WL
Randomized Trial of Miniaturized versus Standard Extracorporeal Circulation in Aortic Valve Surgery (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 13. pii: S0003-4975(19)30204.
PubMed

MODINE T, Overtchouk P
Mitral Valve Repair vs Replacement in the STS Database: The Debate Continues.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 13. pii: S0003-4975(19)30203.
PubMed

CAKIR H, Donmez K, Kestelli M
Myocardial protection at aortic valve stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)30189.
PubMed

CAKIR H, Donmez K, Yurekli I, Karaagac E, et al
Survival in aortic regurgitation and preoperative ejection fraction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(19)30186.
PubMed

LIU S, Tong M, Pan G, Li D, et al
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:685.
PubMed

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Peker I, et al
Early Prognosis of Reduction Ascending Aortoplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:685.
PubMed

SHAHIAN DM, Gleason TG, Shemin RJ, Carroll JD, et al
TAVR 2.0: Professional Societies Collaborating to Measure, Assure, and Improve Quality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:329-330.
PubMed

MAEDA K, Ma X, Hanley FL, Riemer RK, et al
Modeling Impaired Coaptation Effects on Mitral Leaflet Homeostasis Using a Flow-Culture Bioreactor.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:512-518.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI LM, Thibault DP, Rankin JS, Alkhouli M, et al
Contemporary Surgical Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:460-466.
PubMed Abstract available

KAYATTA MO, Leshnower BG, McPherson L, Binongo JN, et al
Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Provides Excellent Midterm Outcomes for Bicuspid Valve Aortopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:499-504.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DER WULP K, Verkroost MWA, van Wely MH, Gehlmann HR, et al
Feasibility and Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Using the Left Axillary Artery as Primary Access Site.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:546-552.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2019

KASSEM S
MitraClip and Surgery: annuloplasty makes the difference.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 30. pii: S0003-4975(19)30125.
PubMed

PETRUS AHJ, Klein P, Tops LF, Dekkers OM, et al
10-year outcomes after left ventricular reconstruction: rethinking the impact of mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 30. pii: S0003-4975(19)30126.
PubMed Abstract available

BRAVO M, Torregrossa G, Mancini D, Puskas J, et al
Robotic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Transplant Vasculopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 30. pii: S0003-4975(19)30127.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ALESSANDRO DA, Jassar AS
Sutureless aortic valve and pacemaker rate: from surgical tricks to clinical outcomes (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0003-4975(19)30112.
PubMed

HADDAD O, Gillinov M, Fraser T, Shrestha N, et al
Mitral Valve Endocarditis: A rare Manifestation of Lyme Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0003-4975(19)30117.
PubMed Abstract available

VOGT F, Moscarelli M, Nicoletti A, Gregorini R, et al
Sutureless aortic valve and pacemaker rate: from surgical tricks to clinical outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)30107.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Lusini M, Avtaar Singh SS, Santana O, et al
Risk of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Recurrence after Combined Valvular and Subvalvular Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)30100.
PubMed Abstract available

JAFFER IH, Whitlock RP
Antithrombotic Strategies After Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)30073.
PubMed

BONDE P
Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation After Non-Mitra Surgery: MitraClip Versus Surgical Reconstruction (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)30074.
PubMed

DOWNEY RS, Rankin JS, Wei LM, Badhwar V, et al
Rheumatic Double Valve Repair Using Two Remodeling Annuloplasty Rings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)30065.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUI Y, Shingu Y, Wakasa S, Ooka T, et al
Papillary Muscle Tugging Approximation for Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)30064.
PubMed Abstract available

KAYATTA MO, Leshnower BG, McPherson L, Zhang C, et al
Valve Sparing Root Replacement Provides Similar Midterm Outcomes in Bicuspid and Trileaflet Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:54-60.
PubMed Abstract available

ALMDAHL SM, Endresen PC
Tricuspid Septal Leaflet Detachment for Postinfarction Septal Rupture Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:325.
PubMed

FURUTA A, Morimoto H, Mukai S, Futagami D, et al
Giant Thrombus Formation Originating From the Aortic Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e59.
PubMed

SMITH BB, Warner MA, Armour S, Ritter MJ, et al
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Ultrafiltrate Discoloration After Hydroxocobalamin Administration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e57.
PubMed

KASSEM S, Roberto M, Ricciardi G, Alamanni F, et al
Paradoxical Neochords to Treat Systolic Anterior Motion in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;107:e75-e77.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2018

BLOOM JP, Kwon MH, Tolis G Jr
Early Distal Migration of a Self-Expanding Aortic Valve Prosthesis Causing Myocardial Infarction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)31850.
PubMed Abstract available

HERMANNS H, Kaya A
Should we go further with Mitraclip without simultaneously developing percutaneous annuloplasty? (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)31856.
PubMed

PARK WK, Baek JS, Kwon BS, Im YM, et al
Revisitation of Double Inlet Left Ventricle or Tricuspid Atresia with Transposed Great Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)31852.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUSHIMA S, Abeln K, Karliova I, Zacek P, et al
Suture Annuloplasty and Simplified Root Wrapping in the Full Root Ross Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 21. pii: S0003-4975(18)31848.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Spadaccio C
Obstructive cardiomyopathy and tethering in ischemic mitral regurgitation: two sides of the coin.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 14. pii: S0003-4975(18)31829.
PubMed

APOSTOLIDOU E, Aronow HD, Beale CE, Kolte D, et al
Association Between Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 12. pii: S0003-4975(18)31818.
PubMed Abstract available

WERNER RS, Pretre R, Maisano F, Wilhelm MJ, et al
Fracture of a Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Occluder Device Causing Mitral Valve Perforation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 11. pii: S0003-4975(18)31798.
PubMed Abstract available

THOURANI VH, O'Brien SM, Kelly JJ, Cohen DJ, et al
Development and Application of a Risk Prediction Model for In-Hospital Stroke After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - A Report from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 7. pii: S0003-4975(18)31795.
PubMed Abstract available

BISHAWI M, Zanotti G, Shaw L, MacKenzie M, et al
Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation (TR) Immediately After Heart Transplant and Long Term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 5. pii: S0003-4975(18)31784.
PubMed Abstract available

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Donmez K, et al
Regarding the Suture Annuloplasty in Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;106:1890.
PubMed

November 2018

RAMCHANDANI MK, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, Reardon MJ
Minimally-invasive surgical aortic valve replacement through a right anterior thoracotomy: How I teach it.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 20. pii: S0003-4975(18)31670.
PubMed

PAPAK JN, Chiovaro JC, Noelck N, Healy LD, et al
Antithrombotic Strategies after Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(18)31665.
PubMed Abstract available

PESONEN E, Passov A, Salminen US, Ilmakunnas M, et al
Heparin Binding Protein in Adult Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 14. pii: S0003-4975(18)31654.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBERTS HG, Wei LM, Badhwar V
Robotic-Assisted Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Combined with Mitral Valve Surgery (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(18)31627.
PubMed

GIOVANNETTI T, Price CC, Fanning M, Messe S, et al
Cognition and Cerebral Infarction in Older Adults After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(18)31625.
PubMed Abstract available

AD N
Clinical Outcomes of Mitral Valve Reoperations in the United States (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(18)31631.
PubMed

HANDLER SS, Buelow M, Bergstrom C, Frommelt PC, et al
Hybrid palliation as a bridge to biventricular repair in critical aortic stenosis with coarctation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)31617.
PubMed Abstract available

KASSEM S
Should we go further with Mitraclip without simultaneously developing percutaneous annuloplasty?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)31559.
PubMed

TRIVEDI JR, Slaughter MS
Nuanced approach to surgical tricuspid valve endocarditis (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)31553.
PubMed

ANWER LA, Dearani JA, Daly RC, Stulak JM, et al
Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation After Non-Mitral Cardiac Surgery: MitraClip Versus Surgical Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)31554.
PubMed Abstract available

SARAN N, Greason KL, Schaff HV, Cicek SM, et al
Does Mitral Valve Calcium In Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement Portend Worse Survival?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)31545.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2018

HENDRIX RJ, Bello RA, Flahive JM, Kakouros N, et al
Mitral valve repair vs replacement in elderly with degenerative disease: Analysis of the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)31533.
PubMed Abstract available

ITZHAKI BEN ZADOK O, Sagie A, Vaturi M, Shapira Y, et al
Long-Term Outcomes after Mitral Valve Replacement and Tricuspid Annuloplasty in Rheumatic Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 25. pii: S0003-4975(18)31524.
PubMed Abstract available

VASANTHAN V, Kent W, Gregory A, Maitland A, et al
Perceval Valve Implantation: Technical Details and Echocardiographic Assessment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 24. pii: S0003-4975(18)31517.
PubMed Abstract available

LUO S, Grosse-Wortmann L, Propst EJ, Magerman J, et al
Airway Compression After Unifocalization in Pulmonary Atresia and Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)31516.
PubMed Abstract available

KILIC A, Acker MA, Gleason TG, Sultan I, et al
Clinical Outcomes of Mitral Valve Reoperations in the United States: An Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)31506.
PubMed Abstract available

JU MH, Huh JH, Lee CH, Kim HJ, et al
Robotic-Assisted Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Combined with Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(18)31468.
PubMed Abstract available

GHANG B, Kim JB, Jung SH, Chung CH, et al
Surgical outcomes in Behcet's disease patients with severe aortic regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 10. pii: S0003-4975(18)31441.
PubMed Abstract available

KANDA H, Kamiya H, Sugawara A, Yamaya S, et al
Minimally invasive awake mitral valve surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass without general anesthesia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)31346.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2018

IBEZIM C, Sarvestani AL, Knight JH, Qayum O, et al
Outcomes of Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)31321.
PubMed Abstract available

KRISHNA MR, Marathe SP, Maghsoudi A, McCowage G, et al
Emergency Ross procedure for paediatric aortic valve myxofibrosarcoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(18)31307.
PubMed Abstract available

ZIERER AF, Kammler J, Blessberger H, Ay M, et al
First in man: Off-pump transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation and mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(18)31310.
PubMed Abstract available

XIAO W, He Y, Xu M, Hua Z, et al
A Giant Blood Cyst of Mitral Valve Resulting in Severe Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(18)31293.
PubMed

ATTARAN S, Rogers T, Satler L, Thourani VH, et al
Clinical Leaflet Thrombosis in Transcatheter and Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves by 4DCT (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(18)31290.
PubMed

ANYANWU A
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair in Older Individuals: An Analysis of the STS Database (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 18. pii: S0003-4975(18)31284.
PubMed

NGUEMENI TIAKO MJ, Mori M, Geirsson A
Nuanced Approach to Surgical Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(18)31188.
PubMed

CHANG C, Raza S, Altarabsheh SE, Delozier S, et al
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: A Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)31183.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Syrjamaki JD, Regenbogen SE, Paone G, et al
Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Episode Payments and Relationship to Case Volume.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)31181.
PubMed Abstract available

MIKUS E, Calvi S, Campo G, Pavasini R, et al
Full Sternotomy, Hemisternotomy and Minithoracotomy for Aortic Valve Surgery: Is There a Difference?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)31184.
PubMed Abstract available

UNBEHAUN A, Klein C, Buz S, Meyer A, et al
A Novel Technique for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Pure Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Sep 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)31179.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2018

GAITANAKIS S, Baikoussis NG, Triantafyllou K
Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch; Is This Phenomenon Justified in Current Cardiac Surgery Era?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 30. pii: S0003-4975(18)31175.
PubMed

CHEN Z, Ke Y, Xie X, Huang J, et al
Beating-heart Totally Endoscopic Tricuspid Valvuloplasty in Reoperative Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 30. pii: S0003-4975(18)31174.
PubMed Abstract available

KEELING B, Hunting J, Leshnower B, Stouffer C, et al
Salvage Coronary Artery Bypass Predicts Increased Mortality during Aortic Root Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)31165.
PubMed Abstract available

BASRA SS, Gopal A, Hebeler KR, Baumgarten H, et al
Clinical Leaflet Thrombosis in Transcatheter and Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves by 4DCT.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(18)31161.
PubMed Abstract available

PREVENTZA O, Orozco-Sevilla V, Coselli JS
Predictors of Recurrent Aortic Insufficiency in type I bicuspid aortic valve repair (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 14. pii: S0003-4975(18)31132.
PubMed

SCHNEIDER U, Schafers HJ
Regarding the suture annuloplasty in bicuspid aortic valve (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(18)31126.
PubMed

KO H, Bavaria JE, Habertheuer A, Augoustides JG, et al
Functional Outcomes of Type I Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair with Annular Stabilization: Subcommissural Annuloplasty versus External Subannular Aortic Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 4. pii: S0003-4975(18)31063.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN S, Umana-Pizano JB, Donepudi R, Dhoble A, et al
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair for Acute Papillary Muscle Rupture During Pregnancy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)31052.
PubMed Abstract available

NADER J, Paradis JM, Zainulabdin O, Dagenais F, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for a Failed Mechanical Aortic Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)31049.
PubMed Abstract available

BANNAS P, Lenz A, Petersen J, Sinn M, et al
Normalization of Transvalvular Flow Patterns after Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair: Insights from 4D Flow Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Aug 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)31044.
PubMed

July 2018

SEN DG, Halu A, Razzaque M, Gorham JM, et al
The Transcriptional Signature of Growth in Human Fetal Aortic Valve Development.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 30. pii: S0003-4975(18)31035.
PubMed Abstract available

GOLDSTONE AB, Woo YJ
Mechanical versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 50 Years and Younger (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 25. pii: S0003-4975(18)31029.
PubMed

HABERTHEUER A, Milewski K, Bavaria JE, Siki M, et al
Predictors of Recurrent Aortic Insufficiency in Type I Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 25. pii: S0003-4975(18)31024.
PubMed Abstract available

HEBELER KR, Baumgarten H, Squiers JJ, Wooley J, et al
Albumin Is Predictive of 1-Year Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)31022.
PubMed Abstract available

HERMANNS H, Wiegerinck EMA, Lagrand WK, Baan J Jr, et al
Two Cases of Endocarditis after Mitraclip Procedure Necessitating Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(18)31001.
PubMed Abstract available

IMASAKA KI, Tomita Y
Transaortic Alfieri Repair for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: Effective and Underutilized (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 17. pii: S0003-4975(18)30987.
PubMed

IMASAKA KI, Tomita Y
Alfieri Edge to Edge Mitral Valve Repair for all seasons? (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 17. pii: S0003-4975(18)30988.
PubMed

OLDS A, Eudailey K, Nazif T, Vahl T, et al
Suprasternal and Left Axillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Morbidly Obese Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30978.
PubMed Abstract available

GAMMIE JS, Chikwe J, Badhwar V, Thibault DP, et al
Isolated Mitral Valve Surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30599.
PubMed Abstract available

BAVARIA JE, Tommaso CL, Brindis RG, Carroll JD, et al
2018 AATS/ACC/SCAI/STS Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document: Operator and Institutional Recommendations and Requirements for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Joint Report of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the American Col
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 12. pii: S0003-4975(18)30979.
PubMed

TREZZI M, D'Anna C, Rinelli G, Brancaccio G, et al
Mid-term Echocardiographic Assessment of Right Ventricular Function after Midline Unifocalization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jul 12. pii: S0003-4975(18)30975.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2018

SHAPIRA OM
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Comparing Transfemoral, Transcarotid and Transcaval Access (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 30. pii: S0003-4975(18)30899.
PubMed

HIRJI SA, Kolkailah A, Ramirez-Del Val F, Lee J, et al
Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 50 Years and Younger.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30893.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG A, Brennan JM, Zhang S, Jung SH, et al
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair in Older Individuals: An Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30894.
PubMed Abstract available

DEVEJA RP, Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Angouras DC, et al
Effect of Aneurysm and Bicuspid Aortic Valve on Layer-Specific Ascending Aorta Mechanics.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 28. pii: S0003-4975(18)30890.
PubMed Abstract available

MALINOWSKI M, Schubert H, Wodarek J, Ferguson H, et al
Tricuspid Annular Geometry and Strain after Suture Annuloplasty in Acute Ovine Right Heart Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)30876.
PubMed Abstract available

WEISS AJ, Anyanwu AC
The Cost-Effectiveness of Self-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valves in Intermediate Risk Patients (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30836.
PubMed

ELMOUSLY A, Salemi A, Guy TS
Initial experience and early results of mitral valve repair with CardioCel pericardial patch (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30837.
PubMed

PATTAKOS G, Chrissoheris M, Halapas A, Papadopoulos K, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient with Dextrocardia and Situs Inversus Totalis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30839.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAMURA Y, Thattaliyath B, Ricci M
The Norwood Procedure with Valvular Pulmonary Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30825.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG S, Meng X, Luo Z, Pan X, et al
Transapical Beating-Heart Mitral Valve Repair Using a Novel Neochord Implantation System.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30827.
PubMed Abstract available

TOMSIC A, Bissessar DD, van Brakel TJ, Marsan NA, et al
Initial Experience and Early Results of Mitral Valve Repair with Cardiocel Pericardial Patch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(18)30755.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU T, Li J, Lai H, Zhu K, et al
Benefits of Early Surgery on Clinical Outcomes after Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(18)30740.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2018

PETTERSSON GB, Unai S, Blackstone EH
Surgical Management of Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 30. pii: S0003-4975(18)30727.
PubMed

MIHOS CG, Xydas S, Nappi F, Santana O, et al
Transaortic Alfieri Repair for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: Effective and Underutilized.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30723.
PubMed

SCOHY TV, Bentala M, van der Meer NJM, Gerritse BM, et al
Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery with Endo-Aortic Balloon Requires Cerebral Monitoring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30721.
PubMed Abstract available

REECE TB, Aftab M
Fate of Aortic Arch Following Surgery on Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta in Bicuspid Aortic Valve (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 22. pii: S0003-4975(18)30704.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Avatar Singh SS
Alfieri Edge to Edge Mitral Valve Repair for all Seasons?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(18)30698.
PubMed

RANKIN JS, Grau-Sepulveda M, Shahian DM, Gillinov AM, et al
The Impact of Mitral Disease Etiology on Operative Mortality Following Mitral Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 16. pii: S0003-4975(18)30683.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF, Patel HJ
Cor-Knot perforation of aortic Valve Leaflet (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 12. pii: S0003-4975(18)30671.
PubMed

PAONE G, Eng M, Kabbani LS, Borgi J, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Comparing Transfemoral, Transcarotid and Transcaval Access.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 11. pii: S0003-4975(18)30658.
PubMed Abstract available

SPEZIALE G, Moscarelli M, Di Bari N, Bonifazi R, et al
A Simplified Technique for Complex Mitral Valve Regurgitation via Minimally Invasive Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30597.
PubMed Abstract available

YANAGAWA B, Elbatarny M, Verma S, Hill S, et al
Surgical Management of Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30601.
PubMed Abstract available

LAPENNA E, Del Forno B, Amore L, Ruggeri S, et al
Durability at 19 Years of Quadrangular Resection with Annular Plication for Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 5. pii: S0003-4975(18)30592.
PubMed Abstract available

SULTAN I, Bianco V, Yajzi I, Kilic A, et al
Hemiarch Reconstruction Vs Clamped Aortic Anastomosis for Concomitant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30580.
PubMed Abstract available

TAM DY, Hughes A, Wijeysundera HC, Fremes SE, et al
The Cost-Effectiveness of Self-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valves in Intermediate Risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30570.
PubMed Abstract available

KIEFER P, Meier S, Noack T, Borger MA, et al
Good Five-Year Durability of Transapical Beating Heart Off-Pump Mitral Valve Repair With Neochordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30569.
PubMed Abstract available

GEROSA G
Good Five-Year Durability of Transapical Beating Heart Off-Pump Mitral Valve Repair With Neochordae (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30568.
PubMed

April 2018

SHINN SH, Altarabsheh SE, Deo SV, Sabik JH, et al
A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis of Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(18)30556.
PubMed Abstract available

ROMANO MA, Koeckert M, Mumtaz MA, Slachman FN, et al
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Following Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)30552.
PubMed Abstract available

BILKHU R, Youssefi P, Soppa G, Theodoropoulos P, et al
Fate of the Aortic Arch Following Surgery on Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta in Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)30548.
PubMed Abstract available

BACIEWICZ FA JR.
Cor-Knot Perforation of Aortic Valve Leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0003-4975(18)30531.
PubMed

MA W, Zhang W, Shi W, Kong Y, et al
Left Ventricular Diastolic Function after Aortic Valve Replacement for Chronic Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(18)30510.
PubMed Abstract available

LEONE A, Alfonsi J, Pilato E, Lovato L, et al
Transcatheter Mitral Valve-In-Valve Dislocation: A Rescue Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30500.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARIZIA NA, Ruel M
The Incidence and Consequence of Prosthesis Patient Mismatch After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(18)30495.
PubMed

GREENE A, Russell C, Harris S, Adams C, et al
Left Thoracotomy for Redo Mitral Valve Replacement in Giant Left Atrium and Severe Pectus Excavatum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 11. pii: S0003-4975(18)30492.
PubMed

FALLON JM, DeSimone JP, Brennan JM, O'Brien S, et al
The Incidence and Consequence of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 6. pii: S0003-4975(18)30435.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG B, Patel HJ, Norton EL, Debenedictus C, et al
Aortic Valve Reoperation Following Stentless Bioprosthesis: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30413.
PubMed Abstract available

FRASER CD 3RD, Zhou X, Palepu S, Lui C, et al
Tricuspid Valve Detachment in Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Does Not Impact Valve Function.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30415.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKON Y, Takahashi Y, Shibata T, Murakami T, et al
Tricuspid Valve Repair of Idiopathic Papillary Muscle Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e179.
PubMed

KAKUTA T, Fujita T, Fukushima S, Kawamoto N, et al
Two Cases of Surgical Management of Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis in Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e171-e174.
PubMed Abstract available

ISCAN S, Donmez K, Yurekli I, Kestelli M, et al
Right Ventricular Preload and Increased Exercise Performance After Fontan-Bjork Modification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:1283-1284.
PubMed

March 2018

MARCUS SG, Mahadevan VS, Deuse T
Hybrid Open Minimally-Invasive Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30406.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH, Haywood NS, Hawkins RB, Kern JA, et al
Need for Permanent Pacemaker after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Reduces Long-Term Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(18)30372.
PubMed Abstract available

TRAHANAS JM, Van Boxtel BS, Miller SE, Irobunda C, et al
Emergent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30335.
PubMed Abstract available

HAWKINS RB, Mehaffey JH, Charles EJ, Kern JA, et al
Psoas Muscle Size Predicts Risk-Adjusted Outcomes After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30321.
PubMed Abstract available

FRIGAULT J, Lafreniere-Bessi V, Perron J, Bedard E, et al
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery: Masquerading as Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30324.
PubMed Abstract available

POCAR M, Passolunghi D
Functional Mitral Regurgitation Repair: Earlier Is Better.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 8. pii: S0003-4975(17)31405.
PubMed

LEATHERBY RJ, Singh A, Namjoshi G, Barbagallo R, et al
Quadricuspid Aortic Valve with Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(18)30270.
PubMed

MCCARTHY FH, Vemulapalli S, Li Z, Thourani V, et al
The Association of Tricuspid Regurgitation With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes: A Report From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(17)31518.
PubMed Abstract available

IMASAKA KI, Tayama E, Morita S, Toriya R, et al
Transaortic Alfieri Edge-to-Edge Repair for Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e141-e143.
PubMed Abstract available

SASIKUMAR D, Menon S, Baruah SD, Dharan BS, et al
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From Pulmonary Artery in a Baby With Pulmonary Atresia, Intact Ventricular Septum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e123-e124.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE T, Mittnacht AJC, Itagaki S, Stewart A, et al
Mitral Regurgitation Exacerbation Due to Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e103-e105.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUNAGA N, Koyama T
More Aggressive Intervention Contributes to Avoiding Recurrent Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:985-986.
PubMed

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Eygi B, et al
The Coroneo External Annuloplasty Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:983.
PubMed

ACCOLA KD, Chitwood WR Jr., Mumtaz MA, Barnhart GR, et al
Step-by-Step Aortic Valve Replacement With a New Rapid Deployment Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:966-971.
PubMed Abstract available

SARAN N, Dearani JA
Tricuspid Valve Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:675-679.
PubMed

BEUTE TJ, Orem MD, Schiller TM, Goehler M, et al
Use of an Automated Suture Fastening Device in Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)30260.
PubMed Abstract available

GOTTSCHALK BH, Blankenstein J, Guo L
Ochronosis of Mitral Valve and Coronary Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)30261.
PubMed Abstract available

ELGHARABLY H, Blackstone EH, Navia JL
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:986.
PubMed

KENNY D, Prendiville T, Walsh KP, McGuinness J, et al
Sequential Melody Valve Insertion After Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e119-e121.
PubMed Abstract available

RIESS FC, Fradet G, Lavoie A, Legget M, et al
Long-Term Outcomes of the Mosaic Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:763-769.
PubMed Abstract available

SHRESTHA ML, Beckmann E, Abd Alhadi F, Krueger H, et al
Elective David I Procedure Has Excellent Long-Term Results: 20-Year Single-Center Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:731-738.
PubMed Abstract available

OOTAKI Y, Welch AS, Walsh MJ, Quartermain MD, et al
Medium-Term Outcomes After Implantation of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Valved Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:843-850.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2018

KISLITSINA ON
Ischemic mitral regurgitation: Abnormal strain overestimates non-viable myocardium (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 28. pii: S0003-4975(18)30248.
PubMed

YATES MT, Anyanwu AC
Development of a Risk Prediction Model and Clinical Risk Score for Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 28. pii: S0003-4975(18)30247.
PubMed

MEGHJI Z, Nguyen A, Geske JB, Schaff HV, et al
Myectomy and LA-to-LV Conduit for Severe Calcific Mitral Stenosis and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)30244.
PubMed Abstract available

KASAI M, Osako M, Tanino T, Maeshima A, et al
A Calcified Amorphous Tumor Originating in the Aortic Valve Cusp.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)30185.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUMA W, Wijdh-den Hamer IJ, Gorman JH 3rd, Gorman RC, et al
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Treatments After Mitral Annuloplasty (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30144.
PubMed

SHIBATA T, Takahashi Y, Sakon Y, Morisaki A, et al
Shoulder Point Fitting Method as a New Universal Tricuspid Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30143.
PubMed Abstract available

LADER JM, Smith DE, Staniloae C, Fallahi A, et al
Ascending Aortic Stenting for Acute Supra-aortic Stenosis from Graft Collapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30140.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDREW BY, Cherry AD, Hauck JN, Nicoara A, et al
The Association of Aortic Valve Pathology with Renal Resistive Index as a Kidney Injury Biomarker.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 7. pii: S0003-4975(18)30133.
PubMed Abstract available

MURPHY DA, Moss E, Miller J, Halkos ME, et al
Repeat Robotic Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery: A Safe and Effective Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30083.
PubMed Abstract available

CERILLO AG, Amoretti F, Mariani M, Cigala E, et al
Increased Gradients After Aortic Valve Replacement With The Perceval Valve: The Role of Oversizing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30084.
PubMed Abstract available

HIBINO M, Sakai Y, Kato W, Tanaka K, et al
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm in a Child With Fibulin-4 Deficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e59-e61.
PubMed Abstract available

LAFRENIERE-BESSI V, Cameron-Gagne M, Perron J, Levesque MH, et al
Mitral Annular Calcification and Mitral Valve Replacement: A New Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e55-e57.
PubMed Abstract available

CORK DP, Adamson R, Gollapudi R, Dembitsky W, et al
Percutaneous Repair of Postoperative Mitral Regurgitation After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e45-e46.
PubMed Abstract available

SANTARPINO G, Fischlein T
Aortic Valve Therapy for Intermediate-Risk Patients: Let's Start With the Facts!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:668-669.
PubMed

LAPAR DJ, Likosky DS, Zhang M, Theurer P, et al
Development of a Risk Prediction Model and Clinical Risk Score for Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)30036.
PubMed Abstract available

CODNER P, Pugliese D, Kouz R, Patel A, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by a Novel Suprasternal Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)31479.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2018

KOLESAR A, Toporcer T, Bajmoczi M, Luczy J, et al
Aortic Valve Repair of a Stenotic Unicuspid Aortic Valve in Young Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30051.
PubMed Abstract available

MORGAN AE, Zhang Y, Tartibi M, Goldburg S, et al
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Abnormal Strain Overestimates Non-Viable Myocardium.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30062.
PubMed Abstract available

RANKIN JS, Grau-Sepulveda MV, Ad N, Damiano RJ Jr., et al
Associations Between Surgical Ablation and Operative Mortality Following Mitral Valve Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30055.
PubMed Abstract available

ELMOUSLY A, Worku B, Gray KD, Salemi A, et al
Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation as an Elective or Rescue Procedure in High Risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 27. pii: S0003-4975(18)30056.
PubMed Abstract available

CULLER SD, Cohen DJ, Brown PP, Kugelmass AD, et al
Trends in Aortic Valve Replacement Procedures Between 2009 and 2015: Has Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Made a Difference?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)31499.
PubMed Abstract available

FREYSTAETTER K, Ozalp F
Replacement of a Stenotic Quadricuspid Aortic Valve With a Sutureless Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(18)30046.
PubMed Abstract available

MACH M, Winkler B, Santer D, Pisarik H, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Morphologically Complex Root-Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30008.
PubMed Abstract available

BADEMCI MS, Aldag M, Kocaaslan C, Oztekin A, et al
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Treatments After Mitral Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 4. pii: S0003-4975(17)31701.
PubMed

DEEB GM, Chetcuti SJ, Yakubov SJ, Patel HJ, et al
The Impact of Annular Size on Outcomes After Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 4. pii: S0003-4975(17)31229.
PubMed Abstract available

KAMPERIDIS V, Delgado V, Bax JJ
Functional Mitral Regurgitation Repair: Earlier Is Better (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 2. pii: S0003-4975(17)31700.
PubMed

YAMAUCHI S, Iwai S, Tominaga Y, Kugo Y, et al
Supra-Annular Mitral Valve Replacement in an Infant With Infective Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e27-e29.
PubMed Abstract available

MATHEW S, Bouchard M, Hoschtitzky JA
Prosthetic Valve-on-Valve Mitral Valve Re-Replacement: A Novel Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e25-e26.
PubMed Abstract available

ABEL SA, Stark TA, Rehfeldt KH, Rihal CS, et al
Modified Cabrol Shunt for Atrioventricular Groove Rupture After Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e11-e13.
PubMed Abstract available

ALMDAHL SM
Deairing in Aortic Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:330.
PubMed

FANANAS MASTRAL J, Bellido Morales JA, Ochoa Rea ME, Matamala Adell M, et al
Venous Cannulation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Case of Anomaly of the Inferior Vena Cava.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e23-e24.
PubMed Abstract available

OLARTE JM, Lopez FD, Barquero JM, Calvo R, et al
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Replacement Through Apicoaortic Conduit for Aortic Bypass Valve Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e21-e22.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2017

BARBERO C, Krakor R, Bentala M, Casselman F, et al
Comparison of Endoaortic and Transthoracic Aortic Clamping in Less-Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)31341.
PubMed Abstract available

DOYLE BJ, Norman PE, Hoskins PR, Newby DE, et al
Wall Stress And Geometry Of The Thoracic Aorta In Patients With Aortic Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)31662.
PubMed Abstract available

HOUMSSE M, McDavid A, Kilic A
Diminutive Porcelain Ascending Aorta with Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 21. pii: S0003-4975(17)31628.
PubMed Abstract available

BARAC YD, Zwischenberger B, Schroder JN, Daneshmand MA, et al
Using a Regent Aortic Valve in a Small Annulus Mitral Position is a Viable Option.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(17)31619.
PubMed Abstract available

THOURANI VH, Forcillo J, Szeto WY, Kodali SK, et al
Outcomes in 937 Intermediate-Risk Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in PARTNER 2A.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(17)31617.
PubMed Abstract available

VASANTHAN V, Harten C, Kent WD
Mechanical Mitral Valve Thrombosis Secondary to Tinzaparin as an Anticoagulation Bridging Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(17)31613.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ-RODA J, Miguelena J, Lopez J, Martin M, et al
How to Adjust Neo-Chordae Length Accurately in Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 13. pii: S0003-4975(17)31609.
PubMed Abstract available

ZEESHAN A, Idrees JJ, Johnston DR, Rajeswaran J, et al
Durability of Aortic Valve Cusp Repair With and Without Annular Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)31251.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSELLO-DIEZ E, Cuerpo G, Estevez F, Munoz-Guijosa CC, et al
Use of the Perceval Sutureless Valve in Active Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(17)31606.
PubMed Abstract available

DOHMEN PM
Use of the Perceval Sutureless Valve in Active Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(17)31604.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH, Han J, Trawick EA, Di Martino ES, et al
Left-Ventricular Assist Device Impact on Aortic Valve Mechanics, Proteomics and Ultrastructure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(17)31132.
PubMed Abstract available

TOTSUGAWA T, Hiraoka A, Tamura K, Yoshitaka H, et al
Clamp Ablation of Pulmonary Veins During Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e471-e473.
PubMed Abstract available

MOSALA NEZHAD Z, Baldin P, Poncelet A, El Khoury G, et al
Calcific Degeneration of CorMatrix 4 Years After Bicuspidization of Unicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e431-e433.
PubMed Abstract available

TREZZI M, Albanese SB, Albano A, Rinelli G, et al
Impact of Pulmonary Flow Study Pressure on Outcomes After One-Stage Unifocalization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2080-2086.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2017

GREENBERG J, Teman NR, Haft JW, Romano MA, et al
Association of Donor Tricuspid Valve Repair With Outcomes After Cardiac Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(17)31124.
PubMed Abstract available

WONG JK, Melvin AL, Siordia JA, Joshi DJ, et al
Novel Automated Suturing Technology for Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacements.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(17)31253.
PubMed Abstract available

O'HAIR DP, Bajwa TK, Popma JJ, Watson DR, et al
Direct Aortic Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using a Self-Expanding Device.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 21. pii: S0003-4975(17)31107.
PubMed Abstract available

GHOREISHI M, Foster N, Pasrija C, Shah A, et al
Early Operation in Patients With Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis and Acute Stroke Is Safe.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)30972.
PubMed Abstract available

RAHMANIAN PB, Kaya S, Eghbalzadeh K, Menghesha H, et al
Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Excellent Results and Increased Effective Orifice Areas.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(17)31098.
PubMed Abstract available

BOOTH K, Clark S
Pacemaker Implantation Rate Post Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement: 23% Is Just Too High.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1761-1762.
PubMed

BASSANO C, Gislao V, Bovio E, Melino S, et al
An Unexpected Risk Factor for Early Structural Deterioration of Biological Aortic Valve Prostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)31039.
PubMed Abstract available

GLEASON TG, Schindler JT, Hagberg RC, Deeb GM, et al
Subclavian/Axillary Access for Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Renders Equivalent Outcomes as Transfemoral.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)31042.
PubMed Abstract available

MORELL VO
Nikaidoh Procedure: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1446-1449.
PubMed

October 2017

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Gerfer S, Weider S, Rahmanian P, et al
Direct Comparison of the Edwards Intuity Elite and Sorin Perceval S Rapid Deployment Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Oct 14. pii: S0003-4975(17)30915.
PubMed Abstract available

KADIROGULLARI E, Onan B, Guler S, Erkanli K, et al
Perforation of the Anterior Mitral Leaflet After Aortic Valve Replacement With Root Enlargement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e345-e346.
PubMed

LOYALKA P, Montgomery KB, Nguyen TC, Smalling RW, et al
Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Novel Approach to Treat Paravalvular Leak.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e325-e327.
PubMed Abstract available

TOURMOUSOGLOU C, Karkos C, Fidanis T, Theofilogiannakos EK, et al
An Unusual Case of Arterial Embolism in an Adolescent With a Mitral Valve Repair With a Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e315-e317.
PubMed Abstract available

KISER AC, Caranasos TG, Peterson MD, Buller CE, et al
Suprasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: Key Technology and Techniques.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1417-1422.
PubMed Abstract available

HOBBES B, d'Udekem Y, Zannino D, Konstantinov IE, et al
Determinants of Adverse Outcomes After Systemic-To-Pulmonary Shunts in Biventricular Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1365-1370.
PubMed Abstract available

KAVARANA MN, Turnbull JM, Sade RM
Should a Down Syndrome Child With a Failing Heart Be Offered Heart Transplantation?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1111-1116.
PubMed

September 2017

MAVROMATIS K, Thourani VH, Stebbins A, Vemulapalli S, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Aortic Stenosis and Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 29. pii: S0003-4975(17)30801.
PubMed Abstract available

OU-YANG WB, Li SJ, Xie YQ, Hu SS, et al
Hybrid Balloon Valvuloplasty for the Treatment of Severe Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis in Infants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)30814.
PubMed Abstract available

CONCISTRE G, Chiaramonti F, Bianchi G, Cerillo A, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement With Perceval Bioprosthesis: Single-Center Experience With 617 Implants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)30832.
PubMed Abstract available

KAMPERIDIS V, van Wijngaarden SE, van Rosendael PJ, Kong WK, et al
Restrictive Mitral Valve Annuloplasty: Prognostic Implications of Left Ventricular Forward Flow.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)30819.
PubMed Abstract available

FORCILLO J, Condado JF, Ko YA, Yuan M, et al
Assessment of Commonly Used Frailty Markers for High- and Extreme-Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(17)30811.
PubMed Abstract available

MARKAKIS K, Westhoff TH, Pagonas N
Aortic Valve Replacement as a Trigger of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e255-e256.
PubMed Abstract available

FISCHER M, Salehi A, Sopher MJ, Vorobiof G, et al
Ruptured Papillary Muscles After Chordae-Preserving Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e243-e245.
PubMed Abstract available

CAREDDU L, Foa A, Leone O, Agostini V, et al
Primary Cardiac Leiomyoma Causing Right Ventricular Obstruction and Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e231-e233.
PubMed Abstract available

GENNARI M, Bartorelli AL, Polvani G, Muratori M, et al
Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation After Percutaneous Removal of a Swan-Ganz Catheter Caught by Suture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e225-e226.
PubMed Abstract available

KONSTANTINIDOU MK, Moat N
Repair of Tricuspid Valve Leaflet With CardioCel Patch After Traumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e221-e223.
PubMed Abstract available

KLECZYNSKI P, Petkow Dimitrow P
Carotid Doppler Assessment in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1100.
PubMed

OHIRA S, Yaku H
Carotid Doppler Before Aortic Valve Replacement and Perioperative Management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1096-1097.
PubMed

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Iscan S, et al
About the Decision-Making Process for Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1095.
PubMed

GHOSH-DASTIDAR M, Bapat V
Transcatheter Valve Implantation in Mitral Annular Calcification During Open Surgery: Extended Collar Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e303-e305.
PubMed Abstract available

FONG LS, McLaughlin AJ, Okiwelu NL, Nordstrand IAJ, et al
Surgical Management of Caseous Calcification of the Mitral Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e291-e293.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSA B, Machaidze Z, Mencattelli M, Manjila S, et al
Cardioscopically Guided Beating Heart Surgery: Paravalvular Leak Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1074-1079.
PubMed Abstract available

VIDA VL, Zanotto L, Zanotto L, Stellin G, et al
Left-Sided Reoperations After Arterial Switch Operation: A European Multicenter Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:899-906.
PubMed Abstract available

PAUL DM, Naran A, Pierce EL, Bloodworth CH 4th, et al
Suture Dehiscence in the Tricuspid Annulus: An Ex Vivo Analysis of Tissue Strength and Composition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:820-826.
PubMed Abstract available

VAHIDKHAH K, Javani S, Abbasi M, Azadani PN, et al
Blood Stasis on Transcatheter Valve Leaflets and Implications for Valve-in-Valve Leaflet Thrombosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:751-759.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAUCHI T, Miyagawa S, Yoshikawa Y, Toda K, et al
Risk Index for Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury After Valvular Surgery Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:868-875.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2017

FANNING JP, Walters DL, Wesley AJ, Anstey C, et al
Intraoperative Cerebral Perfusion Disturbances During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Aug 16. pii: S0003-4975(17)30656.
PubMed Abstract available

COLLI A, Bizzotto E, Manzan E, Besola L, et al
Patient-Specific Ventricular Access Site Selection for the NeoChord Mitral Valve Repair Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e199-e202.
PubMed Abstract available

JARRETT CM, Pelletier M, Shah PB, Kaneko T, et al
"Double-Stick" Transsubclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Use of a Balloon Expandable Valve: A Less Invasive Option for Alternative Access.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e195-e197.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAMI T, Attizzani G, Medalion B, Deo SV, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Under Direct Visualization in Homograft Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e119-e121.
PubMed Abstract available

SAMURA T, Toda K, Yoshioka D, Nakamura T, et al
Libman-Sacks Endocarditis Due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activation After Mitral Valve Plasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e109-e111.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM JH, Choi JB, Kuh JH
Nonresectional Technique for Large Posterior Leaflet Prolapse Causing Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:722-723.
PubMed

VOGT F, Dell'Aquila AM, Santarpino G
How to Prevent Pacemaker Implantation After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement: Tips and Tricks.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:720-721.
PubMed

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Iner H, et al
About Commissural Prolapse and Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:718.
PubMed

DYKES JC, Reinhartz O, Almond CS, Yarlagadda V, et al
Alternative Strategy for Biventricular Assist Device in an Infant With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e185-e186.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN A, Schaff HV, Miranda WR, Tajik AJ, et al
The First Operation for Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-Dr Dwight McGoon, 1972.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e133-e136.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKATA T, Mogi K, Sakurai M, Nomura A, et al
Rupture of Anterolateral Papillary Muscle Resulting From Small Artery Occlusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e113-e114.
PubMed Abstract available

KIDO T, Ueno T, Taira M, Ozawa H, et al
Stroke Volume Ratio Predicts Redilatation of the Right Ventricle After Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:698-703.
PubMed Abstract available

ROPCKE DM, Ilkjaer C, Skov SN, Tjornild MJ, et al
Regional Changes in Leaflet Coaptation Dynamics After Total Tricuspid Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:599-605.
PubMed Abstract available

TOYOKAWA K, Moriyama Y, Ueno T, Terazono K, et al
Double Aortic Arch Complicated by Acute Type A Dissection in an Aged Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e187.
PubMed

NEZIC D
It Might be Misleading to Validate EuroSCORE II Performances on Samples Operated Before Its Creation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:721-722.
PubMed

July 2017

KIEFER P, Noack T, Seeburger J, Hoyer A, et al
Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation for Native Mitral Valve Stenosis Using a Balloon-Expandable Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul 28. pii: S0003-4975(17)30682.
PubMed Abstract available

KWEDAR K, McNeely C, Zajarias A, Markwell S, et al
Outcomes of Early Mitral Valve Reoperation in the Medicare Population.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul 28. pii: S0003-4975(17)30670.
PubMed Abstract available

LI H, Gu C
Off-Pump Semicircular Annuloplasty: Effective Treatment of Concurrent Moderate Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e97-e99.
PubMed Abstract available

DOSTALOVA G, Hlubocka Z, Palecek T, Cerny V, et al
Heart Failure Caused by Misdiagnosed Subaortic Stenosis in Adulthood: Lesson for Daily Practice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e91.
PubMed

SCHNITZER K, Or Z, Sawaed S, Sharoni E, et al
Rapidly Progressive Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Stenosis Due to Bartonella Species Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e57-e59.
PubMed Abstract available

KESSEL SM, Hawkins RB, Yarboro LT, Ailawadi G, et al
Total Chordal Sparing Mitral Valve Replacement in Rheumatic Disease: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e47-e48.
PubMed Abstract available

SHEREV D, Azizi K, Azimi NA, Van Nordheim S, et al
Delayed Management of Partial Aortic Valve Avulsion After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e17-e18.
PubMed Abstract available

VURAL KM
Mild to Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Should a Mitral Surgical Procedure be Added to Revascularization?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:372-373.
PubMed

THOURANI VH, Borger MA, Holmes D, Maniar H, et al
Transatlantic Editorial on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1-15.
PubMed

CROWLEY OM, Doty JR
Radiopaque Marker Addition During Aortic Root Replacement With the Use of a Freestyle Porcine Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e95-e96.
PubMed Abstract available

MROCZEK T, Demkow M, Moszura T, Morka A, et al
Perventricular Implantation of Melody Valve in Child With Pulmonary Hypertension After a Potts Shunt.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e67-e69.
PubMed Abstract available

DE ROSA R, Schranz D, Zeiher AM, Fichtlscherer S, et al
Again, Two Melodies in Concert: Transcatheter Double Valve Replacement in Hedinger Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e61-e63.
PubMed Abstract available

HARMEL EK, Conradi L, Schafer U, Deuschl F, et al
Structural Valve Deterioration of a Subcoronary Implanted Stentless Bioprosthesis: How to Treat?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e53-e55.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUZAKI K, Tsukada T, Sato M, Watanabe Y, et al
Mediastinal Abscess Caused by an Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e49-e51.
PubMed Abstract available

DISHA K, Schulz S, Kuntze T, Girdauskas E, et al
Transforming Growth Factor Beta-2 Mutations in Barlow's Disease and Aortic Dilatation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e19-e21.
PubMed Abstract available

BAIRD CW, Kreutzer C, Sanders SP, Borisuk MJ, et al
Augmentation of Bridging Leaflets in Repair of Atrioventricular Canal Defects.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e101-e103.
PubMed Abstract available

HARKY A, Khosravi A, Elam L, Colledge J, et al
Percutaneous Intervention of a Rare Complication Post Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e87.
PubMed

June 2017

ESAKI J, Leshnower BG, Binongo JN, Lasanajak Y, et al
Risk Factors for Late Aortic Valve Dysfunction After the David V Valve-Sparing Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(17)30563.
PubMed Abstract available

JOHNSTON LE, Downs EA, Hawkins RB, Quader MA, et al
Outcomes for Low-Risk Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: A Benchmark for Aortic Valve Technology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)30509.
PubMed Abstract available

BERDAJS D, Mosbahi S, Ferrari E, Charbonnier D, et al
Aortic Valve Pathology as a Predictive Factor for Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 3. pii: S0003-4975(17)30400.
PubMed Abstract available

TOURMOUSOGLOU C, Nikoloudakis N, Pitsis A
Aortic Valve Stenosis in Alkaptonuria.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e557.
PubMed

SANDRELLI L, Petrone G, Sportelli G, Fabbrocini M, et al
Three Cases of Aneurysmatic Coronary Fistulas Associated With Mitral Valve Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e505-e507.
PubMed Abstract available

RONCATI L, Manenti A
Tricuspid Annuloplasty is Favored by the Histological Conformation of Its Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:2024-2025.
PubMed

CERIT L
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Very Low Ejection Fraction: Misfortune or Chance.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:2024.
PubMed

WENDT D, Kahlert P, Canbay A, Knipp S, et al
Impact of Liver Indicators on Clinical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)30397.
PubMed Abstract available

CHURYLA A, Iddriss A, Andrei AC, Kruse J, et al
Biatrial or Left Atrial Lesion Set for Ablation During Mitral Surgery: Risks and Benefits.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1858-1865.
PubMed Abstract available

HUMMEL J, Stiller B, Kroll J, Grohmann J, et al
Primary Coiling of the Left Ventricle in Hypoplastic Left Heart With Ventriculo-Coronary Connections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e559.
PubMed

LEVASSEUR T, Chapoutot L, Deleuze P, Metz D, et al
Isolated Syphilitic Aortitis: A Rare Association.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e551.
PubMed

May 2017

GOODWIN M, Nemeh HW, Borgi J, Paone G, et al
Resolution of Mitral Regurgitation With Left Ventricular Assist Device Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 17. pii: S0003-4975(17)30271.
PubMed Abstract available

PATRICK WL, Mainwaring RD, Reinhartz O, Punn R, et al
Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries With Anatomy Other Than Pulmonary Atresia/Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 17. pii: S0003-4975(17)30291.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG M, Furnary AP, Li HF, Grunkemeier GL, et al
Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Durability: A Meta-Regression of Published Studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 9. pii: S0003-4975(17)30266.
PubMed Abstract available

GASPAROVIC H, Kopjar T, Saeed D, Cikes M, et al
De Novo Aortic Regurgitation After Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 5. pii: S0003-4975(17)30251.
PubMed Abstract available

TANAKA Y, Kitamura T, Miyata Y, Miyaji K, et al
Mitral Valve Necrosis After Cardiac Surgery Using Gelatin-Resorcinol-Formaldehyde Glue.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e435-e436.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL ND, Alejo D, Crawford T, Hibino N, et al
Aortic Root Replacement for Children With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1513-1518.
PubMed Abstract available

MOOKHOEK A, Krishnan K, Chitsaz S, Kuang H, et al
Biomechanics of Failed Pulmonary Autografts Compared to Native Aortic Roots.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1482-1488.
PubMed Abstract available

GRANDE AM, Amoroso F, Crimi G, Ferrario M, et al
Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa Pseudoaneurysm Causing Systolic Compression of Left Main Trunk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e461.
PubMed

YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Peker I, et al
Regarding Surgical Anatomy of the Aortic Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1680-1681.
PubMed

April 2017

GHONEIM A, Bouhout I, Perrault LP, Bouchard D, et al
Reexamining the Role of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement After Mediastinal Radiation Therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 26. pii: S0003-4975(17)30226.
PubMed Abstract available

HAWKINS RB, Downs EA, Johnston LE, Mehaffey JH, et al
Impact of Transcatheter Technology on Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Volume, Outcomes, and Cost.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(17)30302.
PubMed Abstract available

MCNEELY C, Zajarias A, Robbs R, Markwell S, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes in Nonagenarians Stratified by Transfemoral and Transapical Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(17)30362.
PubMed Abstract available

GREASON KL, Lahr BD, Stulak JM, Cha YM, et al
Long-Term Mortality Effect of Early Pacemaker Implantation After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(17)30197.
PubMed Abstract available

SEMSROTH S, Matteucci Gothe R, Raith YR, de Brabandere K, et al
Comparison of Two Minimally Invasive Techniques and Median Sternotomy in Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(17)30209.
PubMed Abstract available

AALAEI-ANDABILI SH, Martin T, Hess P, Klodell C, et al
Florida Sleeve Procedure Is Durable and Improves Aortic Valve Function in Marfan Syndrome Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(17)30091.
PubMed Abstract available

XUAN Y, Krishnan K, Ye J, Dvir D, et al
Stent and Leaflet Stresses in 29-mm Second-Generation Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(17)30169.
PubMed Abstract available

BAVARIA JE, Prager RL, Naunheim KS, Allen MS, et al
Surgeon Involvement in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States: A 2016 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Survey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 6. pii: S0003-4975(17)30511.
PubMed Abstract available

SASSA T, Okamoto K, Tazume H, Noguchi R, et al
Tricuspid Valve Repair With Artificial Chorda After Previous Ventricular Septal Defect Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e335-e337.
PubMed Abstract available

SARRAJ A, Calle Valda CM, Munoz DE, Reyes G, et al
New Presentation of Hemolysis After Papillary Muscles Approximation for Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e321-e322.
PubMed Abstract available

PANG PY, Garwood S, Hashim SW
Intraoperative Bioprosthetic Valve Dysfunction Causing Severe Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e317-e319.
PubMed Abstract available

SARAF S, Khawaja MZ, Hilling-Smith R, Dooley M, et al
Use of the Lotus Transcatheter Valve to Treat Severe Native Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e305-e307.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG ZW, Gu TX
Prosthesis Size Selection for Patients With Severe Mitral Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1361.
PubMed

SUZUKI K, Aoki M, Hagino I, Saito T, et al
Repair of Atrioventricular Septal Defect and Transposition in Left Isomerism.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e353-e355.
PubMed Abstract available

ESTEVEZ-LOUREIRO R, Benito-Gonzalez T, Cuellas C, Perez de Prado A, et al
Late Left Coronary Artery Compromise After Corevalve Implantation: Insights From Instant Free Ratio Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e371.
PubMed

SUZUKI R
Completely Thrombosed Tricuspid Pouch Mimicking a Cardiac Tumor.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e369.
PubMed

March 2017

NISHIMURA S, Izumi C, Amano M, Miyake M, et al
Incidence and Predictors of Aggravation of Mitral Regurgitation After Atrial Septal Defect Closure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 24. pii: S0003-4975(16)31844.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRKER EB, Hodson RW, Spinelli KJ, Korngold EC, et al
The Carotid Artery As a Preferred Alternative Access Route For Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)31888.
PubMed Abstract available

MAHMOOD F, Knio ZO, Yeh L, Amir R, et al
Regional Heterogeneity in the Mitral Valve Apparatus in Patients With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)31837.
PubMed Abstract available

JANSON JT, Coetzee A, Rossouw G, Loftus I, et al
Replacing the Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet With Autologous Jugular Vein in a Sheep Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)31794.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-ATASSI T, Kimmaliardjuk DM, Dagenais C, Bourke M, et al
Should We Ablate Atrial Fibrillation During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(16)31822.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG Y, Ma L
Repeated Prosthetic Mitral Valve Thrombosis in Fluke Infection Induced Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e259-e260.
PubMed Abstract available

IQUILLE J, Nader J, Colpart E, Caus T, et al
Unusual Gastrointestinal Bleeding After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e225-e226.
PubMed Abstract available

KILIC A, Siki MA, Szeto WY, Bavaria JE, et al
Concomitant Endografting of a Type B Aortic Dissection During Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e223-e224.
PubMed Abstract available

REUL RM, Reardon MJ
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:695-698.
PubMed

FUKUNAGA N, Koyama T
Only Ring Types Cannot Control Late Recurrent Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1041.
PubMed

BRULS S, Courtois A, Delvenne P, Hustinx R, et al
IgG4-Related Disease Causing Rapid Evolution of a Severe Aortic Valvular Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e239-e240.
PubMed Abstract available

VITANOVA K, Cleuziou J, Schreiber C, Gunther T, et al
Long-Term Outcome of Patients With Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect Combined With the Tetralogy of Fallot: Staged Repair Is Not Inferior to Primary Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:876-880.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN LW, Wu XJ, Cao H, Dai XF, et al
Valved Conduit Attached to Left Ventricular Outflow Tract for Valve Detachment in Behcet's Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e301-e303.
PubMed Abstract available

GROVER FL, Vemulapalli S, Carroll JD, Edwards FH, et al
2016 Annual Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1021-1035.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2017

O'HAIR DP, Bajwa TK, Chetcuti SJ, Deeb GM, et al
One-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 24. pii: S0003-4975(16)31795.
PubMed Abstract available

CASTRIOTA F, Nerla R, Micari A, Cavazza C, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve-in-Valve Implantation Using Lotus Valve for Failed Surgical Bioprostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)31622.
PubMed Abstract available

NAVIA JL, Elgharably H, Javadikasgari H, Ibrahim A, et al
Tricuspid Regurgitation Associated With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Characterization, Evolution After Mitral Surgery, and Value of Tricuspid Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)31626.
PubMed Abstract available

PHILLIPPI JA, Hill JC, Billaud M, Green BR, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Morphotype Correlates With Regional Antioxidant Gene Expression Profiles in the Proximal Ascending Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31529.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAIKHREZAI K, Bartnik A, Khorsandi M, Hunter S, et al
Lead-Sparing Tricuspid Valve Repair Damaged by Pacemaker Lead.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e207-e208.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUSCHI G, Colombo P, Botta L, Nava S, et al
Portico Sheathless Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation via Distal Axillary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e175-e177.
PubMed Abstract available

NOGUCHI M, Tabata M, Ito J, Nakatsuka D, et al
Successfully Treated Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e171-e173.
PubMed Abstract available

BARBERO C, Marchetto G, Ricci D, Rinaldi M, et al
Temporary Neurological Dysfunction After Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Influence of Type of Perfusion and Aortic Clamping Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:691-692.
PubMed

FUKUNAGA N, Koyama T
Pay Attention to Mitral Valve Repair With Autologous Pericardial Leaflet Augmentation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:689.
PubMed

GULACK BC, Benrashid E, Jaquiss RD, Lodge AJ, et al
Pulmonary Valve Replacement With a Trifecta Valve Is Associated With Reduced Transvalvular Gradient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:655-662.
PubMed Abstract available

HATA H, Shiono M, Iida M, Sezai A, et al
Autotransplantation for Threatened Cardiac Rupture After Left Ventricular Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e163-e165.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVACK MM, Aftab M, Roselli EE, Johnston DR, et al
Outcomes of a Less-Invasive Approach for Proximal Aortic Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:533-540.
PubMed Abstract available

DOBRILOVIC N, Raman J, Fingleton JG, Maslow A, et al
Long-Term Outcomes of External Repair as a Rescue Operation for Atrioventricular Groove Disruption.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:491-496.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2017

CLEVELAND JD, Bowdish ME, Eberhardt CE, Mack WJ, et al
Evaluation of Hemodynamic Performance of Aortic Valve Bioprostheses in a Model of Oversizing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31467.
PubMed Abstract available

TRUMELLO C, Denti P, Calabrese MC, Di Giannuario G, et al
Reverse Left Ventricular Remodeling Causing Severe Mitral Regurgitation After Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e85-e86.
PubMed

BATTALOGLU B, Colak C, Disli OM, Akca B, et al
The Surgical Repair of a Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome Associated Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e65-e67.
PubMed Abstract available

POLOMSKY M, Koulogiannis KP, Kipperman RM, Cohen BM, et al
Mitral Valve Replacement With Sapien 3 Transcatheter Valve in Severe Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e57-e59.
PubMed Abstract available

AGUDO-QUILEZ P, Pozo E, Benedicto A, Reyes G, et al
Atrioventricular Septum Pseudoaneurysm As Late Complication After Repeated Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e55-e56.
PubMed Abstract available

SALIZZONI S, Marro M, Rovera C, Speziali G, et al
Off-Pump NeoChord Mitral Valve Repair to Simultaneously Treat Posterior Leaflet Prolapse and Systolic Anterior Motion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e29-e30.
PubMed Abstract available

HYSI I, Rebet O, Gautier L, Fabre O, et al
A Standardized Loop Technique for Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e105-e106.
PubMed Abstract available

REARDON MJ, Bapat VN, Popma JJ
Successful Evolut R Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:365-366.
PubMed

BACIEWICZ FA JR
Novel Tricuspid Valve Repair Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:364.
PubMed

ARNAIZ-GARCIA ME, Gonzalez-Santos JM, Barreiro-Perez M, Lopez-Rodriguez J, et al
A Mitral Heart Valve Prosthesis Hidden Under Perivalvular Pannus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e91.
PubMed

RONCHARD T, Salaun E, Theron A, Grisoli D, et al
Cross-Reactivity Between Heparin and Danaparoid Antibodies in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e9-e10.
PubMed Abstract available

KITAHARA H, Nawata K, Kinoshita O, Itoda Y, et al
Implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device for Danon Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e39-e41.
PubMed Abstract available

TERRIEN CM 3RD, Edwards NM
Aortoventricular Dissociation and Refractory Fungal Endocarditis Caused by a Rare Pathogen Lichtheimia: A Surgical and Medical Management Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e25-e27.
PubMed Abstract available

KELLEY TM JR, Kashem M, Wang H, McCarthy J, et al
Anterior Leaflet Augmentation With CorMatrix Porcine Extracellular Matrix in Twenty-Five Patients: Unexpected Patch Failures and Histologic Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:114-120.
PubMed Abstract available

TASCA G, Vismara R, Mangini A, Romagnoni C, et al
Comparison of the Performance of a Sutureless Bioprosthesis With Two Pericardial Stented Valves on Small Annuli: An In Vitro Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:139-144.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2016

SOQUET J, Liava'a M, Eastaugh L, Konstantinov IE, et al
Achievements and Limitations of a Strategy of Rehabilitation of Native Pulmonary Vessels in Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 20. pii: S0003-4975(16)31346.
PubMed Abstract available

LEHMANN S, Meyer A, Schroeter T, Uhlemann M, et al
Midterm Durability and Hemodynamic Performance of a Third-Generation Bovine Pericardial Prosthetic Aortic Valve: The Leipzig Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)31329.
PubMed Abstract available

RANKIN JS, Badhwar V, He X, Jacobs JP, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Plus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Composite Score: A Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Quality Measurement Task Force.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31287.
PubMed Abstract available

JAVADIKASGARI H, Gillinov AM, Idrees JJ, Mihaljevic T, et al
Valve Repair Is Superior to Replacement in Most Patients With Coexisting Degenerative Mitral Valve and Coronary Artery Diseases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31144.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN MT, Wang JK, Wu PY, Lu CW, et al
Successful Transcatheter Handmade-Valved Graft Stent for Branch Pulmonary Regurgitation: Novel Approach in a Special Event.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e541-e543.
PubMed Abstract available

SQUIERS JJ, Hebeler KR, DiMaio JM, Ogbue P, et al
Impingement of Single-Tilting Disc Mitral Prosthesis During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e529-e531.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUSCHI G, Colombo P, Nava S, Musca F, et al
Evolut R Implantation to Treat Severe Pure Aortic Regurgitation in a Patient With Mitral Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e521-e524.
PubMed Abstract available

GRASSO C, Scandura S, Buccheri S, Barbanti M, et al
MitraClip Implantation for the Treatment of New-Onset Systolic Anterior Motion of the Mitral Valve After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e517-e519.
PubMed Abstract available

BENEDETTO U, Jin XY, Hill E, Treasure T, et al
An Option for Concomitant Management of Moderate Marfan Root Aneurysm at the Time of Mitral Valve Repair: A Role for Personalized External Aortic Root Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e499-e501.
PubMed Abstract available

SAID SM, Pislaru S, Kotkar KD, Rihal CS, et al
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring Implantation: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e495-e497.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU X, Li Q, Wu Z
Long-Term Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:2134.
PubMed

ROUBERTIE F, Ramanan S, Lavrand F, Thambo JB, et al
Combined Nuss Procedure and Cardiac Procedure Through a Left Anterolateral Thoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e537-e539.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ-MARCO A, Syed A, Combellack T, Mehta D, et al
Iatrogenic Lesion of an Anomalous Circumflex Coronary Artery During Mitral Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e525-e527.
PubMed Abstract available

MARZOUK M, Shanmugam G, Kalavrouziotis D, Mohammadi S, et al
Ascending Aortic Replacement and Sutureless Valve in a Failed Stentless Aortic Prosthesis: A Bailout Option.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e507-e509.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG C, Hua K, Yin L, Wang Y, et al
A Meta-Analysis of Miniaturized Versus Conventional Extracorporeal Circulation in Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:2099-2108.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ONOFRIO A, Tarja E, Besola L, Luzi G, et al
Early and Midterm Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes of Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation: Results From a Multicenter Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1966-1973.
PubMed Abstract available

MOOKHOEK A, Krishnan K, Chitsaz S, Kuang H, et al
Biomechanics of Failed Pulmonary Autografts Compared With Normal Pulmonary Roots.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1996-2002.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2016

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF, Patel HJ
Valvular Regurgitation After Implantation Of Prostheses Secured With Cor-Knot Automated Fasteners.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(16)31752.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ-MENENDEZ J, Miguelena J, Morales C, Diaz CL, et al
Celsior Versus Microplegia: Analysis of Myocardial Protection in Elective Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 21. pii: S0003-4975(16)31301.
PubMed Abstract available

MURASHITA T, Schaff HV, Suri RM, Daly RC, et al
Impact of Left Ventricular Systolic Function on Outcome of Correction of Chronic Severe Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Implications for Timing of Surgical Intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31166.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG PC, Badami A, Akhter SA, Osaki S, et al
Efficacy of Aortic Valve Resuspension in Establishing Valve Competence in Acute Type A Dissections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31176.
PubMed Abstract available

HSU CY, Shih JC, Chen SJ, Wu ET, et al
Modified Norwood Procedure for Tricuspid Atresia, Transposition of Great Arteries, and Hypoplastic Right Arch With Complete Vascular Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e481-e483.
PubMed Abstract available

LAU C, Gaudino M, Mazza A, Munjal M, et al
Reoperative Aortic Valve Replacement in a Previous Biologic Composite Valve Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e477-e480.
PubMed Abstract available

KLAPKOWSKI A, Siondalski P, Koprowski A, Rogowski J, et al
Posterior Leaflet Tumor as a Presentation of Mitral Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e459.
PubMed

HLAL M, Campelo-Parada F, Dagenais F, Rodes-Cabau J, et al
Unusual Solution for a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Embolization: Deployment of an Endovascular Stent Through a Floating Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e457-e458.
PubMed

BUTTNER S, Weiler H, Zoller C, Koch B, et al
Aortic Valve Stenosis in a Dialysis Patient Waitlisted for Kidney Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e437-e438.
PubMed Abstract available

GOTTE J, Hemmer W, Roser D, Liebrich M, et al
Redo Aortic Valve Implantation After Full Root Replacement Using A Sutureless Valve Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e421-e422.
PubMed Abstract available

KRAMER R, Quinn R, Odera A, Groom R, et al
Closed Mitral Commissurotomy During Pregnancy in East Africa.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e419-e420.
PubMed Abstract available

SALENGER R, Diao X, Dawood MY, Herr DL, et al
Percutaneous Rescue for Critical Mitral Stenosis Late After Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e417-e418.
PubMed Abstract available

MEI J, Ma N, Jiang Z, Zhao D, et al
Concomitant Maze IV Ablation Procedure Performed Entirely by Bipolar Clamp Through Right Lateral Minithoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e473-e475.
PubMed Abstract available

GUPTA A, Kalra R, Joshi RK, Aggarwal N, et al
Parachute Tricuspid Valve: A Case Treated by Open Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e443-e445.
PubMed Abstract available

BAUMGARTEN H, Squiers JJ, Brinkman WT, DiMaio JM, et al
Implantation of Transcatheter Aortic Prosthesis in 3 Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e433-e435.
PubMed Abstract available

KVITTING JP, Geiran OR
Karl Viktor Hall: From In Situ Vein Bypass to the Tilting Disc Heart Valve Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1756-1761.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMS ML, Bavaria JE, Acker MA, Desai ND, et al
Valve Selection in End-Stage Renal Disease: Should It Always Be Biological?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1531-1535.
PubMed Abstract available

SETTEPANI F, Cappai A, Basciu A, Barbone A, et al
Impact of Cusp Repair on Reoperation Risk After the David Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1503-1511.
PubMed Abstract available

KUMAR SR, Bansal N, Wells WJ, Starnes VA, et al
Outcomes of Reintervention on the Autograft After Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1517-1521.
PubMed Abstract available

MAEDA T, Sakamoto T, Nagashima M, Hiramatsu T, et al
Long-Term Outcome of Arterial Switch Operation Conversion After Failed Senning/Mustard Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1573-1579.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2016

THUDT M, Papadopoulos N, Monsefi N, Miskovic A, et al
Long-term Results Following Pericardial Patch Augmentation for Incompetent Bicuspid Aortic Valves: A Single Center Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31150.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUSCHI G, Branny M, Schiltgen M, Ettori F, et al
One-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Using the Direct Aortic Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31148.
PubMed Abstract available

HENN MC, Percival T, Zajarias A, Melby SJ, et al
Learning Alternative Access Approaches for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Implications for New Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Centers.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)31136.
PubMed Abstract available

KOWALEWSKI M, Malvindi PG, Suwalski P, Raffa GM, et al
Clinical Safety and Effectiveness of Endoaortic as Compared to Transthoracic Clamp for Small Thoracotomy Mitral Valve Surgery: Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)31140.
PubMed Abstract available

GROH MA, Diaz I, Johnson AM, Ely SW, et al
Is Surgical Intervention the Optimal Therapy for the Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis for Patients With Intermediate Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Score?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31069.
PubMed Abstract available

LAWRANCE CP, Henn MC, Miller JR, Kopek MA, et al
The Electrophysiologic Effects of Acute Mitral Regurgitation in a Canine Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31068.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN V, Elmistekawy E, Ruel M, Hynes M, et al
How Does Mitral Valve Repair Fail in Patients With Prolapse?-Insights From Longitudinal Echocardiographic Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31156.
PubMed Abstract available

PANTOJA JL, Morgan AE, Grossi EA, Jensen MO, et al
Undersized Mitral Annuloplasty Increases Strain in the Proximal Lateral Left Ventricular Wall.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)30917.
PubMed Abstract available

CONDADO JF, Jensen HA, Maini A, Ko YA, et al
Should We Perform Carotid Doppler Screening Before Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(16)30792.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUHOUT I, Mazine A, Rivard L, Ghoneim A, et al
Conduction Disorders After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(16)30943.
PubMed Abstract available

RIMOLDI SG, De Vecchi E, Pagani C, Zambelli A, et al
Use of Dithiothreitol to Dislodge Bacteria From the Biofilm on an Aortic Valve in the Operating Theatre: A Case of Infective Endocarditis Caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus mirabilis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e357-9.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTENS T, Caes F, De Pauw M, Hens L, et al
Minimally Invasive Repair of Mitral Valve Prolapse and Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in a Heart Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e305-7.
PubMed Abstract available

KOTKAR KD, Said SM, Michelena H, Wanta B, et al
Right Coronary Artery Septic Embolization Secondary to Aerococcus urinae Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e295-7.
PubMed Abstract available

BELLUSCHI I, Cioni M, Moriggia S, Alfieri O, et al
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Pericardiocentesis After Aortic Valve Repair and Ascending Aorta Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e291-3.
PubMed Abstract available

HULMAN M, Bena M, Artemiou P, Gasparovic I, et al
Iterative Learning of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in Mitral Valve Annulus Calcification: Management and Prevention of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Dislocation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e287-90.
PubMed Abstract available

GONZALEZ-SANTOS JM, Arnaiz-Garcia ME, Dalmau-Sorli MJ, Sastre-Rincon JA, et al
Complete Transversal Disc Fracture in a Bjork-Shiley Delrin Mitral Valve Prosthesis 43 Years After Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e283-5.
PubMed Abstract available

POULLIS M
Preoperative Three-Dimensional Valve Analysis to Predict Recurrent Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation After Mitral Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1414.
PubMed

KATO N, Yamagishi M, Kanda K, Miyazaki T, et al
First Successful Clinical Application of the In Vivo Tissue-Engineered Autologous Vascular Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1387-90.
PubMed Abstract available

VOTSCH A, Weihs W, Asslaber M, Dapunt O, et al
Perceval Sutureless Valve Dysfunction Caused by Valvular Thrombosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e309-11.
PubMed Abstract available

VOLA M, Fuzellier JF, Gerbay A, Campisi S, et al
First in Human Totally Endoscopic Perceval Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e299-301.
PubMed Abstract available

DANESI TH, Minniti G, Cresce GD, Favaro A, et al
Redo After Failure of Aortic Homografts With a Rapid Deployment Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e281-2.
PubMed Abstract available

VALLABHAJOSYULA P, Szeto WY, Habertheuer A, Komlo C, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Insufficiency With Aortic Root Aneurysm: Root Reimplantation Versus Bentall Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1221-8.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCARTHY FH, Bavaria JE, McDermott KM, Moeller P, et al
At the Root of the Repair Debate: Outcomes After Elective Aortic Root Replacements for Aortic Insufficiency With Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1199-205.
PubMed Abstract available

CERILLO AG, Gasbarri T, Celi S, Murzi M, et al
Transapical Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation for Failed Mitral Bioprostheses: Gradient, Symptoms, and Functional Status in 18 High-Risk Patients Up to 5 Years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1289-95.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2016

CHAN V, Levac-Martinho O, Sohmer B, Elmistekawy E, et al
When Should the Mitral Valve Be Repaired or Replaced in Patients With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30871.
PubMed Abstract available

KEELING WB, Leshnower BG, Binongo J, Lasanajak Y, et al
Severity of Preoperative Aortic Regurgitation Does Not Impact Valve Durability of Aortic Valve Repair Following the David V Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30873.
PubMed Abstract available

HAUNSCHILD J, Schellinger IN, von Salisch S, Bakhtiary F, et al
Granular Media Calcinosis in the Aortic Walls of Patients With Bicuspid and Tricuspid Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30913.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHNEIDER U, Hofmann C, Aicher D, Takahashi H, et al
Suture Annuloplasty Significantly Improves the Durability of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 20. pii: S0003-4975(16)30788.
PubMed Abstract available

TANAKA A, Onsager D, Song T, Cozadd D, et al
Surgically Corrected Mitral Regurgitation During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Is Associated With Low Recurrence Rate and Improved Midterm Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 19. pii: S0003-4975(16)30841.
PubMed Abstract available

IINO K, Miyata H, Motomura N, Watanabe G, et al
Prolonged Cross-Clamping During Aortic Valve Replacement Is an Independent Predictor of Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality: Analysis of the Japan Cardiovascular Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 10. pii: S0003-4975(16)30771.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHNEIDER U, Schmied W, Aicher D, Giebels C, et al
Sinus Plication to Improve Valve Configuration in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair-Early Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)30779.
PubMed Abstract available

LANGE R, Voss B, Kehl V, Mazzitelli D, et al
Right Minithoracotomy Versus Full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair: A Propensity Matched Comparison.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)30766.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ONOFRIO A, Besola L, Rizzoli G, Bizzotto E, et al
Impact of Changes in Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction on Survival After Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 7. pii: S0003-4975(16)30749.
PubMed Abstract available

LUC JG, Shanks M, Tyrrell BD, Welsh RC, et al
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve: A Cautionary Tale.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e211-3.
PubMed Abstract available

MAINWARING RD, Patrick WL, Carrillo SA, Ibrahimye AN, et al
Prevalence and Anatomy of Retroesophageal Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:877-82.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2016

KITAMURA H, Tamaki M, Okawa Y
Giant Root Abscess by Staphylococcus aureus Without Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e165.
PubMed

KRON IL, Ailawadi G
Low Risk TAVR: The Long View.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:357.
PubMed

ROUZE S, Flecher E, Revest M, Anselmi A, et al
Infective Endocarditis With Paravalvular Extension: 35-Year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:549-55.
PubMed Abstract available

MA K, Li S, Hu S, Hua Z, et al
Neoaortic Valve Regurgitation After Arterial Switch: Ten Years Outcomes From A Single Center.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:636-42.
PubMed Abstract available

ALFIERIS GM, Swartz MF, Lehoux J, Bove EL, et al
Long-Term Survival and Freedom From Reoperation After Placement of a Pulmonary Xenograft Valved Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:602-7.
PubMed Abstract available

PERICART L, Fauchier L, Bourguignon T, Bernard L, et al
Long-Term Outcome and Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis in the Systematic Analysis of a Community Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:496-504.
PubMed Abstract available

BAUMBACH H, Wachter K, Nagib R, Ahad S, et al
Complex Cusp Repair in Patients Undergoing the David Procedure: Is It Worth It?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:483-8.
PubMed Abstract available

KHAN H, Chaubey S, Nitiahpapand R, Desai J, et al
A Rare Case of Florid Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody-Associated Vasculitis Involving Both Atrioventricular Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e87-8.
PubMed Abstract available

STEAR TJ, Shersher D, Kim GJ, Smego DR, et al
Valvular Cytomegalovirus Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e105-7.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2016

HOLUBEC T, Higashigaito K, Belobradek Z, Dergel M, et al
An Expansible Aortic Ring in Aortic Root Remodeling: Exact Position, Pulsatility, Effectiveness, and Stability in Three-Dimensional CT Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jul 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30605.
PubMed Abstract available

PHILIP R, Kumar TK, Waller BR, McCoy M, et al
Near Catastrophic Accelerated Structural Degeneration of the Perimount Magna Pericardial Bioprosthesis in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:308-11.
PubMed Abstract available

BAUMBACH H, Rustenbach CJ, Ahad S, Nagib R, et al
Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Bypass in Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Operations: A Prospective Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:93-100.
PubMed Abstract available

WOLLERSHEIM LW, Li WW, Bouma BJ, Kaya A, et al
Midterm Follow-Up of the Stentless Freedom Solo Bioprosthesis in 350 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:86-92.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG J, Sun X, Xiao M, Zhang M, et al
Regional Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling After Myectomy in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:124-31.
PubMed Abstract available

RAZA S, Sabik JF 3rd, Rajeswaran J, Idrees JJ, et al
Enhancing the Value of Population-Based Risk Scores for Institutional-Level Use.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:70-7.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2016

OLIVEIRA MA, Santos CA, Brandi AC, Botelho PH, et al
Special Measures to Do De Vega Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2431-2.
PubMed

PATIL NP, Falconieri F, Bahrami T
Mitral Repair for Decompensated Postinfarction Papillary Muscle Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2393.
PubMed

BARRETTA A, Greco E, Mancone M, Sardella G, et al
Emergency Cardiac Surgery for Irreversible MitraClip Delivery System Entrapment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2392.
PubMed

KAHLBAU H, Gomes I, Pinto F, Fragata JI, et al
Uncommon Multicystic Lesion of the Interventricular Septum in a 7-Year-Old Boy: Unusual Presentation of an Intracardiac Teratoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2375-7.
PubMed Abstract available

MACHOVEC KA, Jaquiss RD, Kaemmer DD, Ames WA, et al
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Strategy for a Cyanotic Child With Hemoglobin SC Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2373-5.
PubMed Abstract available

BHOJE A, Talwar S, Saxena R, Gharde P, et al
Surgical Challenges of Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2367-70.
PubMed Abstract available

SAID SM, Mainwaring RD, Ma M, Tacy TA, et al
Pulmonary Valve Repair for Patients With Acquired Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2294-301.
PubMed Abstract available

KARASKOV A, Bogachev-Prokophiev A, Sharifulin R, Zheleznev S, et al
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Replacement With Xenografts in Ross Patients Older Than 60 Years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2252-9.
PubMed Abstract available

SUGIURA J, Nakano T, Kado H
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in Aortic Arch Anomalies With Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2302-8.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAH A
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2174-5.
PubMed

FARRINGTON DK, Kilgo PD, Thourani VH, Jacob JT, et al
High Risk of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis and Death After Valve Replacement Operations in Dialysis Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2217-23.
PubMed Abstract available

MANDEGAR MH, Moradi B, Roshanali F
Replacement of a Dislocated Aortic Prosthesis After Transcatheter Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e189-91.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2016

OKADA N, Murayama H, Hasegawa H
Optimal Surgical Management Using a Classic Blalock-Taussig Shunt for an Infected Pseudoaneurysm After a Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1992-5.
PubMed Abstract available

KADOWAKI T, Yamaguchi H, Takagaki M, Nakamura H, et al
Successful Repair of Regurgitant Pentacuspid Pulmonary Valve Combined With Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1990-2.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2016

NAIMO PS, Fricke TA, d'Udekem Y, Cochrane AD, et al
Surgical Intervention for Anomalous Origin of Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery in Children: A Long-Term Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(15)01869.
PubMed Abstract available

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