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    July 2025
  1. MOON J, Lancaster T, Sood V, Romano JC, et al
    Long-term impact of tricuspid valve intervention on survival, tricuspid valve, and ventricular function in hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 1:S0003-4975(25)00567.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    June 2025
  2. STROBEL RJ, Mehaffey JH
    Implications of Pacemaker Requirement after Mitral Valve Surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jun 20:S0003-4975(25)00540.
    PubMed    


  3. DAVID TE
    Late Outcomes of Aortic Valve Reimplantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jun 18:S0003-4975(25)00533.
    PubMed    


  4. EISENGA J, Gasparini A, Squiers J, DiMaio JM, et al
    Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation During Mitral Valve Surgery: Understanding the Signal.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jun 16:S0003-4975(25)00519.
    PubMed    


  5. LEIVADITIS V, Baikoussis NG
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Bicuspid Aortic Valves: A Valuable but Cautious Alternative.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jun 13:S0003-4975(25)00525.
    PubMed    


  6. CHEN SA, Do-Nguyen CC, Titsworth M, Yang B, et al
    Aortic Annular Enlargement: Y-Incision Rationale, Technique, and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:1151-1165.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. HOFFERBERTH SC, Kelley T, Armstrong AK, Heyninck-Jantz C, et al
    Challenges in the Development and Evaluation of Pediatric Heart Valve Technologies.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:1326-1339.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2025
  8. FRANCOIS K, Claus I, Verlinden J, De Backer J, et al
    Valve-sparing root replacement in bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves: long-term outcomes into the second decade.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 May 28:S0003-4975(25)00447.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. MILLAR JK, VanWinkle C, Wagner C, Kazaleh M, et al
    Impact of Pacemaker Implantation on Long-Term Survival Following Mitral Valve Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 May 26:S0003-4975(25)00444.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  10. DAVID TE
    Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch after Heart Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 May 22:S0003-4975(25)00430.
    PubMed    


  11. LOULMET DF, Hage A, Phillips KG, Dorsey M, et al
    Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Modification During Robotic Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 May 20:S0003-4975(25)00424.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. NAM L, Singh R, Hirji SA, Nguyen V, et al
    A Multi-Institutional Study on the Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch in Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 May 15:S0003-4975(25)00421.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. BHATTI T
    Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: Methodological Considerations from PARTNER 3.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 May 13:S0003-4975(25)00418.
    PubMed    


  14. RAIKAR C, Wolfe S, Lagazzi LF, Darehzereshki A, et al
    Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery for Patients With Infective Endocarditis: A Comparative Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:1020-1026.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2025
  15. SAWMA T, Arghami A, Rowse PG, Danesh S, et al
    Benefits of robotic mitral valve repair in elderly patients - an adjusted comparison with standard sternotomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Apr 25:S0003-4975(25)00342.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  16. MILLER DC
    Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Use in Younger Patients and Bicuspid Valves: Risks, Evidence Gaps, and Regulatory Action.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Apr 10:S0003-4975(25)00303.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. WAGNER CM, Schoel L, Fu W, Daramola T, et al
    Tricuspid valve replacement across the eras: Practice patterns and outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Apr 9:S0003-4975(25)00299.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  18. MILLER PC, Miller JR, Mannie CT, Nath DS, et al
    Right Atrial Appendage for Aortic Valve Reconstruction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Apr 9:S0003-4975(25)00300.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. BORTOLOTTI U, Livi U, Vendramin I
    ENLARGEMENT OF THE AORTIC ANNULUS DURING AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT: Just a matter of terminology?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Apr 3:S0003-4975(25)00291.
    PubMed    


    March 2025
  20. ONORATI F, Geisler D, Theron A, Francica A, et al
    Five-year Results of Aortic Valve Replacement with a Novel Bioprosthesis: Real-world data from a large multicenter registry.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Mar 24:S0003-4975(25)00225.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. THOURANI VH, Leon MB, Makkar R, Ascione G, et al
    Five- Year Outcomes in Low-Risk Patients Undergoing Surgery in the PARTNER 3 Trial.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:555-566.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2025
  22. WOLFE S, Jagadeesan V, Wei L, Hayanga JW, et al
    Surgical versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 65 Years of Age and Older.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Feb 25:S0003-4975(25)00165.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. KERBEL T, Wild MG, Hell MM, Herkner H, et al
    Apical Access Management in Transapical Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Feb 25:S0003-4975(25)00164.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. EISENGA J, McCullough K, Banwait J, George T, et al
    Enhanced Survival With Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation During Mitral Valve Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Feb 12:S0003-4975(25)00115.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  25. GEORGE TJ, Squiers JJ, DiMaio JM, Banwait JK, et al
    Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Mitral Annuloplasty or Replacement for Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation in Medicare Beneficiaries.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Feb 8:S0003-4975(25)00106.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2025
  26. FETCU S, Schaeffer T, Klawonn F, Rohlig C, et al
    Impact of atretic aortic valve on systemic ventricular function after the Norwood procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jan 30:S0003-4975(25)00081.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  27. WARRAICH N, Brown JA, Ashwat E, Kliner D, et al
    Paravalvular Leak after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Results from 3,600 patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jan 29:S0003-4975(25)00079.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  28. CHOPKO TC, Afoke JN, Khan FW, Rowse PG, et al
    Bioprosthetic valve fracture for transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve replacement: A systematic literature review.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jan 27:S0003-4975(25)00073.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. AWTRY J, Vinholo TF, Cho M, Allen P, et al
    Redo Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement versus Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Degenerated Bioprosthetic Valves.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jan 21:S0003-4975(25)00070.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. HAWKINS RB, Hamilton BCS, Sukul D, Deeb GM, et al
    Increased Risk of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Concomitant Valve Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jan 21:S0003-4975(25)00069.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. SALA A, Di Mauro M, Zancanaro E, Bargagna M, et al
    Valve-sparing versus bio-Bentall aortic root replacement in patients aged 60-75 years: Survival, Reintervention and Aortic Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jan 17:S0003-4975(25)00017.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  32. JAGADEESAN V, Mehaffey JH, Kawsara MA, Chauhan D, et al
    Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jan 4:S0003-4975(25)00002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  33. FATEHI HASSANABAD A, Rabbani M, Tam DY, Bisleri G, et al
    Direct Implantation of Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Annular Calcification: A Multicenter Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:129-136.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  34. SELCUK A, Spurney C, Ozturk M, Haverty M, et al
    Left Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation After Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:160-168.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. JASINSKI MJ
    Aortic Valve Repair in Real World. . . We Can Do Better.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:248-250.
    PubMed    


    December 2024
  36. MEHAFFEY JH, Jagadeesan V, Kawsara M, Hayanga JW, et al
    Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Bicuspid Aortic Valves.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 9:S0003-4975(24)01044.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. BADHWAR V, Raikar GV, Darehzereshki A, Mehaffey JH, et al
    Robotic-Assisted Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 9:S0003-4975(24)01042.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. ROSELLI EE, Kramer BP, Thompson MA, Ngauv J, et al
    Modified-Bentall Single-Patch Konno Enlargement Technique for Aortic Stenosis and Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 7:S0003-4975(24)01040.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. SAWMA T, Schaff HV, Ommen SR, Dearani JA, et al
    Management of mild or moderate calcific aortic valve disease in patients undergoing operation for subaortic obstruction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 4:S0003-4975(24)01027.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2024
  40. LANG M, Feirer N, Voss B, Geirsson A, et al
    Mechanisms of repair failure after mitral valve repair using chordal replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Nov 26:S0003-4975(24)01015.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. HADAYA J, Chervu NL, Ebrahimian S, Sanaiha Y, et al
    Clinical Outcomes and Costs of Robotic-assisted versus Conventional Mitral Valve Repair: A National Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Nov 11:S0003-4975(24)00941.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  42. GIRDAUSKAS E
    Standardization in Aortic Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:1168-1169.
    PubMed    


    October 2024
  43. JAGADEESAN V, Mehaffey JH, Darehzereshki A, Alharbi A, et al
    Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Propensity Matched Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 29:S0003-4975(24)00921.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. MEHAFFEY JH, Badhwar V
    Avoiding a Permanent Pacemaker with Tricuspid Valve Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 22:S0003-4975(24)00878.
    PubMed    


  45. ZAHEER S, Holmes SD, Rodriguez E, Winicki NM, et al
    Factors Associated with Permanent Pacemaker Placement After Tricuspid Valve Operations.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 17:S0003-4975(24)00862.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. HAMEED I, Mehaffey JH
    The Critical Role of Mitral Regurgitation Etiology in TAVR.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 16:S0003-4975(24)00867.
    PubMed    


  47. AMABILE A, Krane M, Chu D
    Aortic Valve Neocuspidization: An Additional Asset in the Lifetime Management of Aortic Valve Diseases.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 16:S0003-4975(24)00865.
    PubMed    


  48. GIRDAUSKAS E
    High-quality research in aortic valve repair and lesions to be learned.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 1:S0003-4975(24)00834.
    PubMed    


  49. JASINSKI MJ, Kosiorowska K, Nowicki R
    Gradients after Valve-Sparing Root Replacement of Bicuspid Aortic Valve - a Unique Phenomenon.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 1:S0003-4975(24)00836.
    PubMed    


    September 2024
  50. BROWN JA, Iyanna N, Yousef S, Donohue J, et al
    The Natural History of Mitral Regurgitation after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Sep 23:S0003-4975(24)00773.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. KONSTANTINOV IE, Fricke TA
    All aortic valves in neonates and infants are repairable and most repairs will be durable!
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Sep 20:S0003-4975(24)00823.
    PubMed    


  52. SHIN JH, Lee SH, Joo HC, Youn YN, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair for Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Sep 12:S0003-4975(24)00764.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  53. SCHAFF HV
    Necessary and Unnecessary Steps in Septal Myectomy for Dynamic Subaortic Obstruction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:603-604.
    PubMed    


  54. WONG LY, Vila R, Lantz G, Doberne J, et al
    Midterm Outcomes: A Comprehensive Approach to Surgery for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:597-603.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA, Pochettino A, Vricella LA, et al
    Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement State-of-the-Art Review, Part II: Surgical Techniques.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:736-746.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  56. STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA, Pochettino A, Vricella LA, et al
    Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement State-of-the-Art Review, Part I: Anatomy and Physiology.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:729-735.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2024
  57. BERRETTA P, Pitsis A, Bonaros N, Kempfert J, et al
    Impact of Complex Anatomy and Patient Risk Profile in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 30:S0003-4975(24)00699.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  58. CHEN S, Pop A, Prasad Dasi L, George I, et al
    Lifetime Management for Aortic Stenosis: Strategy and Decision Making in the Current Era.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 28:S0003-4975(24)00690.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  59. MALIK MI, Nedadur R, Fox S, Hage A, et al
    Overcoming the Disparity in Mitral Valve Repair: A Sex-based Analysis of Long-term Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 27:S0003-4975(24)00694.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. KITAHARA H, Nisivaco S, Bhasin R, Hamzat I, et al
    550 Robotic Totally Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgeries within a Comprehensive Robotic Cardiac Program.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 24:S0003-4975(24)00685.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. CHIU P, Higgins HA, Baird CW
    State of the Art Review: Aortic Valve Repair in Infants and Children.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 21:S0003-4975(24)00680.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. ALABBADI S, Malas J, Chen Q, Cheng W, et al
    Guidelines Versus Practice: Surgical Versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Adults < 60 Years.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 21:S0003-4975(24)00671.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. BOVE T
    Revisiting the tricuspid size for the management of functional tricuspid regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 20:S0003-4975(24)00673.
    PubMed    


  64. RODRIGUEZ E, Smith R, Castro L, Baker CJ, et al
    Ten-Year Follow-Up of Mitral Valve Replacement with the Epic Porcine Valve in a Medicare Population.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 13:S0003-4975(24)00649.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. MAKKINEJAD A, Monaghan K, Chen SA, Wu X, et al
    Aortic Annular Enlargement versus Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Matched Annulus.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 3:S0003-4975(24)00636.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  66. CHOI JW, Bishawi M, Zwischenberger B, Gaca J, et al
    Outcomes of Leaflet Resection versus Chordal Replacement for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 3:S0003-4975(24)00638.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  67. SMEDIRA NG
    Mitral Leaflet Shortening: Less About Technique, More About Collaborative Teamwork.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:312-313.
    PubMed    


  68. SWISTEL DG, Massera D, Stepanovic A, Adlestein E, et al
    Mitral Leaflet Shortening as an Ancillary Procedure in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:440-448.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2024
  69. BANDO K
    Risk Model for Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery: Pivotal Step for Defining Appropriate Indication, Patient Selection and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jul 31:S0003-4975(24)00588.
    PubMed    


  70. CLAUS I, Giebels C, Ehrlich T, Schafers HJ, et al
    Aortic root remodeling in the tricuspid aortic valve.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jul 23:S0003-4975(24)00579.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. MAKKINEJAD A, Satija D, Monaghan K, Kim K, et al
    The Impact of Bicuspid Aortic Valve on Long-term Outcomes After Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jul 19:S0003-4975(24)00575.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  72. CHEN S, Zeigler S
    Safe Implantation of a Bovine Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve in a Patient with Alpha-Gal Allergy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jul 10:S0003-4975(24)00569.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  73. LU R, Dismorr M, Hertzberg D, Glaser N, et al
    Early creatinine changes after aortic valve replacement and late survival, heart failure and chronic kidney disease in a national registry.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jul 4:S0003-4975(24)00541.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. WAGNER CM, Fu W, Brescia AA, Woodford J, et al
    Sex-Based Differences in Concomitant Tricuspid Repair During Degenerative Mitral Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;118:147-154.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    June 2024
  75. HOLST K, Becker T, Magruder JT, Yadav P, et al
    Beyond Static Planning: Computational Predictive Modeling to Avoid Coronary Artery Occlusion in TAVR.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 18:S0003-4975(24)00475.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  76. CHRISTOPHER KWON YI, Robich MP, Pope N, Hashmi ZA, et al
    Decision Making Between Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 17:S0003-4975(24)00481.
    PubMed    


  77. FRANKEL WC, Robinson JA, Roselli EE, Unai S, et al
    Lifetime Management of Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Aortic Valve Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 11:S0003-4975(24)00461.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  78. GRASER M, Bleiziffer S, Zittermann A, Mayr B, et al
    Impact of patient-prosthesis mismatch on long-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 6:S0003-4975(24)00442.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  79. FIORINA C
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Nonagenarians: Feasibility or Futility?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 5:S0003-4975(24)00447.
    PubMed    


  80. RAGHEB DK, Martin E, Jaggi A, Lui GK, et al
    Short- and Mid-Term Results of Pulmonary Valve Replacement with the Inspiris Valve.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:1203-1210.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. RAO A, Shih E, Szeto W, Atluri P, et al
    Re-repair for mitral insufficiency.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 1:S0003-4975(24)00439.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2024
  82. HONJO O, Chetan D, Fan CS, Kadowaki S, et al
    Surgical Melody Mitral Valve: A Paradigm Shift for Infants with Unrepairable Mitral Valve Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 May 27:S0003-4975(24)00384.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  83. BRESCIA AA, Wagner CM, Meldrum DE, Watt TMF, et al
    Risk of Pacemaker Implantation After Degenerative Mitral and Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 May 25:S0003-4975(24)00385.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  84. JUAREZ-CASSO FM, Singh M, Lewis BR, Sandhu GS, et al
    Long-term Stroke and Mortality Risk in Nonagenarians Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Insertion.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 May 17:S0003-4975(24)00372.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  85. LAPENNA E, Gramegna F, Del Forno B, Scarale MG, et al
    Long-term results of clover and edge-to-edge leaflet repair for complex tricuspid regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 May 13:S0003-4975(24)00364.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. SHAW FR, Kogon B, Chen J, Mitchell MB, et al
    Mitral Valve Replacement in Infants and Children: Five Year Outcomes of the HALO Clinical Trial.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 May 13:S0003-4975(24)00365.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  87. MAGRUDER JT, Thourani VH
    Doing well for those who do well: Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 May 10:S0003-4975(24)00367.
    PubMed    


  88. THOURANI VH, Bonnell L, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, Mehaffey JH, et al
    Outcomes of Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons Analysis and Risk Model.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 May 7:S0003-4975(24)00339.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2024
  89. HASAN I, Kiankhooy A
    Treatment Of Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation And Aortic Valve Disease: A Missed Opportunity.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 23:S0003-4975(24)00295.
    PubMed    


  90. MEDINA MG, Malaisrie SC
    Bonanza of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Explants Contribute to Surgeon Misery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 23:S0003-4975(24)00298.
    PubMed    


  91. JUAREZ-CASSO FM, Cangut B, King KS, Lee AT, et al
    Hemodynamic Comparison of the On-X and Top Hat Mechanical Aortic Valve Prostheses.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 16:S0003-4975(24)00287.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. ZWISCHENBERGER BA, Gaca JG, Haney JC, Carr K, et al
    Late Outcomes of Porcine and Pericardial Bioprostheses after Mitral Valve Replacement in 1162 Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 15:S0003-4975(24)00286.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  93. MAZINE A, Ouzounian M
    Optimizing Aortic Valve Replacement via the Hawthorne Effect.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 10:S0003-4975(24)00261.
    PubMed    


  94. BOWDISH ME, Habib RH, Kaneko T, Thourani VH, et al
    Cardiac Surgery after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Trends and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 3:S0003-4975(24)00254.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  95. MEHAFFEY JH, Kawsara M, Jagadeesan V, Chauhan D, et al
    Atrial Fibrillation Management During Surgical vs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 1:S0003-4975(24)00250.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2024
  96. SA MP, Jacquemyn X, Awad AK, Brown JA, et al
    Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement With Reimplantation vs Remodeling: A Meta-analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:501-507.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  97. KIM ER, Lee C, Lee CH, Cho SH, et al
    Long-term Outcomes of Polytetrafluoroethylene Bicuspid Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:535-541.
    PubMed     Abstract available


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


    February 2024
  99. OKADA A, Beckmann E, Rocher EE, Fukui M, et al
    Preprocedural computed tomography planning for surgical aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 19:S0003-4975(24)00121.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  100. DEROO S, Aldea GS
    5-year COMMENCE Data Highlights Excellent Surgical Outcomes in Aortic Valve Replacement.
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