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    April 2026
  1. SALLAM A, Alabbadi S, Bowdish ME, Tam DY, et al
    Durability and Outcomes of Mitral Reintervention After Surgical Mitral Repair in Patients 65 Years and Older in the United States.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:881-891.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  2. ZHANG S, Yuan Q, Zhu Z, Deng L, et al
    Distinct Subgroups and Outcomes in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy After Septal Myectomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:990-998.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  3. ZWISCHENBERGER BA, Odei A, Jensen C, Colton K, et al
    Relative Importance of Timing vs Size of Preoperative Stroke for Valve Operation in Infective Endocarditis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:913-919.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2026
  4. RUCHONNET EP, Verdugo-Marchese M, Gunga Z, Marcucci C, et al
    Structural anomalies on cardiac computed tomography after full-root aortic valve replacement with a stentless porcine aortic root xenograft.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 23:S0003-4975(26)00243.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  5. PARK I, Ahn JH, Sung K, Kim WS, et al
    Long-term Outcomes of Open Mitral Commissurotomy Versus Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00235.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. MIKAMI R, Rahimi M, Braasch MC, Soto C, et al
    Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function for Risk Stratification in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis with Preserved Contractility.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00231.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. ARIBINDI V, Kearns MJ, Tran HA, Pretorius GDV, et al
    Mitral Valve Homograft Used in Partial Heart Auto-Transplant Approach for Recurrent Endocarditis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00236.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. ZILLNER L, Wild MG, Hell MM, Herkner H, et al
    CT based Annular Dimensions in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: A Multicenter Registry Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:S0003-4975(26)00232.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. CHEN L, Tiemuerniyazi X, Yang Z, He L, et al
    Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With or Without Mitral Valve Repair for Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 19:S0003-4975(26)00233.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  10. MEHAFFEY JH, Daggubati R, Jagadeesan V, Hayanga JWA, et al
    Transcatheter vs Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair: An Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 19:S0003-4975(26)00230.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  11. LUTFI W, Desai ND, Pan Z, Grasty MA, et al
    Aortic Valve Prosthesis Choice in Dialysis Patients: A Review of Medicare Data.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 14:S0003-4975(26)00218.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. KOPRIVANAC M, Sutherland F, Svensson LG, Gillinov M, et al
    Transcervical Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement: A Possible New Frontier in Cardiac Surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 10:S0003-4975(26)00209.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. KARADZHA A, Schaff HV, Khan FW, Todd A, et al
    Late Outcomes After Mitral Valve Annuloplasty with a Standard 63-mm Posterior Band.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 2:S0003-4975(26)00196.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2026
  14. ALABBADI S, Toyoda N, Itagaki S, Iribarne A, et al
    Trends in Utilization and Outcomes of Ross, Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Adults Younger Than 65 Years Old.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 26:S0003-4975(26)00155.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. YU Q, Zhang P
    Interpreting long-term outcomes after failed transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 24:S0003-4975(26)00153.
    PubMed    


  16. BRAASCH MC, Kaneko T
    The Evolving Tsunami of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 16:S0003-4975(26)00139.
    PubMed    


  17. CHOI JW, Gaca J, Zwischenberger BA, Milano C, et al
    Survival after mechanical vs biological mitral valve replacement: Influence of age versus operative mortality score.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 14:S0003-4975(26)00129.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  18. KAWAMOTO N, Yamashita K, Suzuki K, Kakuta T, et al
    Robotic mitral valve repair and simultaneous on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting to the left anterior descending artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 12:S0003-4975(26)00119.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. MEJIA J, Goldstone AB
    Repair First, but Maybe Not Always? Risk Stratification in Pediatric Aortic Valve Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 12:S0003-4975(26)00120.
    PubMed    


  20. MEHAFFEY JH, Jagadeesan V, Hayanga JW, Chauhan D, et al
    Trends of Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 65 Years and Younger in the United States.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 6:S0003-4975(26)00109.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. CHAUGLE F, Mouchli AY, Ali N, Byrne JG, et al
    Definitive Repair After Staged Hybrid Procedure of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Valve Redo Surgery for Kinked Aortic Graft.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 6:S0003-4975(26)00110.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2026
  22. GAN LX, Chang Y, Guo HW
    Y-incision aortic annular enlargement with Chimney mitral valve replacement for double small annuli: an alternative to Commando procedure?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 30:S0003-4975(26)00101.
    PubMed    


  23. TOM SK
    Valve-in-Chimney Mitral Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 30:S0003-4975(26)00095.
    PubMed    


  24. HUSSAIN ST
    Invasive Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Don't Miss the Early Signs!
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 30:S0003-4975(26)00096.
    PubMed    


  25. KASSEM S, Polvani G
    The "vertebro-sternal window" as an additional anatomical parameter in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 21:S0003-4975(26)00025.
    PubMed    


  26. VINHOLO TF, Awtry J, Cho M, Allen P, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes of Repeat Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement vs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explant: A Nationwide Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 19:S0003-4975(26)00013.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  27. GILLINOV AM, Wierup P, Malas T
    The Right Ventricle Prefers Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Shouldn't You?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 19:S0003-4975(26)00016.
    PubMed    


  28. ZHANG W, Jiang Q, Zhu Y, Chen D, et al
    Predicting Suboptimal Outcomes After Initially Acceptable Aortic Valve Repair in Children.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 9:S0003-4975(25)01264.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. BAYLISS C, Wagnild J, Maier R, Ogundimu E, et al
    Right ventricular function after mitral valve surgery: Insights from the United Kingdom Mini Mitral study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 7:S0003-4975(26)00002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. STILL SA, Xie R, Vardas PN, Eudailey KW, et al
    Explantation of Transcatheter Aortic Bioprostheses in a Very High Risk Population.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:120-126.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2025
  31. AWAD AK, Witten JC, Houghtaling P, Xu B, et al
    The Hidden Burden of Native Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Reevaluating Diagnostic and Pathological Challenges.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 31:S0003-4975(25)01272.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  32. DAVID TE
    Surgery for failed mitral valve repair for degenerative disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 30:S0003-4975(25)01278.
    PubMed    


  33. GILLINOV AM, Wierup P, Malas T
    If the Mitral Valve Is Broken, Fix it Early.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 30:S0003-4975(25)01277.
    PubMed    


  34. DAVID TE
    Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients with MAC.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 2:S0003-4975(25)01181.
    PubMed    


  35. GILLINOV AM, Wierup P, Malas T
    Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: The Importance of Patient Selection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 2:S0003-4975(25)01180.
    PubMed    


    November 2025
  36. KOTHARI PD, Shah VN, Mounzer M, Aikhionbare I, et al
    Single-Stage Combined Ascending Aortic and Aortic Valve Replacement with Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: A Rare Multidisciplinary Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 22:S0003-4975(25)01177.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. IBRAHIM ME, Toubat O, Sperry AE, Bonnell L, et al
    Outcomes of re-repair versus replacement after failed primary mitral regurgitation repair: STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 22:S0003-4975(25)01173.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. KISLITSINA ON, Cox JL, Johnston DR, Malaisrie SC, et al
    Impact of Preoperative Left Ventricular Dysfunction on Residual and Recurrent Mitral Regurgitation following Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 22:S0003-4975(25)01171.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. ROSE D
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement First, Surgery Later: A Strategy That Fails the Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 21:S0003-4975(25)01156.
    PubMed    


  40. TOM SK, Norton EL, Gleason P, Guyton RA, et al
    Valve-in-Chimney Mitral Valve Replacement for Extensive Annular Calcification.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 18:S0003-4975(25)01155.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. MALVINDI PG, Bifulco O, Spagnolo F, Galeazzi M, et al
    Simplified approach for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery through a trans-axillary mini-thoracotomy access.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 17:S0003-4975(25)01113.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2025
  42. BAKIR NH, Gillinov AM
    Maintaining the Clinical Benchmark for a Durable Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 31:S0003-4975(25)01061.
    PubMed    


  43. YI J, Yu J, Procasky S, Banull N, et al
    Impact of Tricuspid Regurgitation on Outcomes after Cox-Maze IV Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 29:S0003-4975(25)01058.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. HODGES K, McCarthy P
    Mitral Valve Repair with Increased Risk for SAM: Stick to the Basics.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 27:S0003-4975(25)01052.
    PubMed    


  45. KANEKO T, Fukuhara S, Mehaffey JH, Chang SC, et al
    Reoperation in Bioprosthetic vs Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement in The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 27:S0003-4975(25)01048.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. QIAN YC, Sun C, Tam DY
    To Vent or Not to Vent: Neurologic Safety in Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 25:S0003-4975(25)01042.
    PubMed    


    September 2025
  47. TAVOLACCI SC, Anyanwu AC
    Beyond the PROM Score: Navigating Risk and Rethinking Endpoints in Surgical Mitral Valve Therapy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Sep 5:S0003-4975(25)00857.
    PubMed    


  48. FUKUHARA S
    When Surgery Is Possible, Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Should Not Be Plan A.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Sep 4:S0003-4975(25)00847.
    PubMed    


  49. LU T, Zhu C, Cui H, Meng Y, et al
    Predictors of N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Nonresponse and Its Impact on Outcomes in Patients After Septal Myectomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;120:511-520.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  50. HAMMOUD MS, Chen L, Toth AJ, Rajeswaran J, et al
    Long-Term Clinical Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life After the Ross Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;120:502-510.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. DANIAL P, Frering A, Bouhdadi H, Juvin C, et al
    Lower Ministernotomy: An Approach for Treating All Valvulopathies?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;120:487-493.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2025
  52. TOMSIC A, Palmen M
    Mitral valve repair in infective endocarditis: a patient-tailored approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 29:S0003-4975(25)00805.
    PubMed    


  53. AGUAYO E, Kwon OJ, Won M, Mallick S, et al
    Impact of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Volume on Outcomes in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 27:S0003-4975(25)00796.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  54. MOROI MK, Vinogradsky AV, Feng I, Cordoves EM, et al
    Melody versus Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in Young Children: A Single-Center Propensity Matched Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 25:S0003-4975(25)00794.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. GAN LX, Chen FY, Jian XH
    Anterior Leaflet Involvement in Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis: When is Valve Repair Feasible?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 25:S0003-4975(25)00780.
    PubMed    


  56. NEDADUR R, Malik MI, Chu MWA
    The importance of investigating sex-related disparities in valvular heart disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 22:S0003-4975(25)00771.
    PubMed    


  57. OKITA Y, Numata S, Suda H, Takanashi S, et al
    Tricuspidization of the Bicuspid Aortic Valve with Aortic Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 22:S0003-4975(25)00779.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  58. NISHIJIMA S, Nakamura Y, Higuma Y, Niitsuma K, et al
    Impact of root venting on brain injury in mini-thoracotomy aortic valve replacement: prospective evaluation with pre- and post-operative brain MRI in 252 patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 21:S0003-4975(25)00763.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  59. BAKIR NH, Bernabei A, Burns DJP, Houghtaling PL, et al
    Durability of Surgical Mitral Repair vs. Transcatheter Edge-to-edge Repair in Patients with Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 21:S0003-4975(25)00762.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. ABDUL GHAYUM MA, Contorno E, Lee B, Brien JO, et al
    Treatment Strategies and Outcomes in Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect without Major Aorto-pulmonary Collateral Arteries in North America 2003-2023.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 21:S0003-4975(25)00767.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. KAZALEH M, Wagner C, Pegues J, Millar JK, et al
    Long Term Survival Following Mitral Valve Replacement by Preoperative Risk: Implications for Patient Selection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 14:S0003-4975(25)00752.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. SALNA M, Wang C, Anzai I, Chen E, et al
    Safety of Concomitant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 12:S0003-4975(25)00748.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. YILDIZ M, Werdecker V, Nucera M, Mosbahi S, et al
    Aortic valve-sparing root operation in patients with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndrome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 9:S0003-4975(25)00731.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. ASHWAT E, Brown JA, Warraich N, Wang Y, et al
    Early Hemodynamic Valve Deterioration After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug 7:S0003-4975(25)00659.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2025
  65. BADHWAR V, Darehzereshki A, Raikar GV, Mehaffey JH, et al
    Robotic-Assisted Transcatheter Aortic Valve Explantation and Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 30:S0003-4975(25)00689.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  66. SALEH D, Shi M, Malaisrie SC, Simons MM, et al
    Exercise in patients with bicuspid aortic valve and aortic dilation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 15:S0003-4975(25)00653.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  67. ALSOUFI B
    Tricuspid Regurgitation in HLHS; Still an Unsolved Puzzle.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 10:S0003-4975(25)00642.
    PubMed    


  68. IMRAN A, Haider A
    Methodological Considerations in Sex-Based Outcomes After Mitral Valve Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 10:S0003-4975(25)00639.
    PubMed    


  69. LAMELAS J, Alnajar A
    Comparing Outcomes of Sternal Sparing Aortic Valve Replacement with and without Concomitant Ascending Aortic Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 9:S0003-4975(25)00635.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. FUKUHARA S, Romano MA, Bolling SF, Ailawadi G, et al
    Mitral Reoperation after Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 7:S0003-4975(25)00611.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. 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
  72. MUSONI M, Wang S, Schulick N, Kabano B, et al
    A 17-Year Experience of Valvular Heart Surgery in Rwanda.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jun 21:S0003-4975(25)00545.
    PubMed     Abstract available


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


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


  75. 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    


  76. 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    


  77. 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


  78. 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
  79. 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


  80. 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


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


  82. 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


  83. 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


  84. 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    


  85. 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
  86. 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


  87. 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


  88. 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


  89. 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


  90. 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
  91. 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


  92. 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
  93. 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


  94. 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


  95. 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


  96. 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
  97. 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


  98. 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


  99. 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


  100. AWTRY J, Vinholo TF, Cho M, Allen P, et al
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    August 2023
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    The first mitral valve replacement?
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    Aortic Annuloplasty debate is still ongoing- : "oldies but goldies...sometimes".
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    No (Easy) Way Out: Mitral Valve Surgery in Dialysis Patients.
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    Different hearts, same problems: the role of right sided mitral valve disease in congenitally corrected transposition.
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    June 2023
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    May 2023
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    February 2023
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