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May 2022

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

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

WANG WT, Chen OD, Li X, Cen JZ, et al
A Modified Technique for Valve Regurgitation After Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e385-e387.
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GHARIBEH L, Rahmouni K, Crean AM, Castillo J, et al
Severe Mitral Annular Calcification in Two Cases of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e327-e330.
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PFEIFER J, Rentzsch A, Matsushima S, Giebels C, et al
A New Technique of Aortoventricular Patch Enlargement and Root Replacement for Annular Hypoplasia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e339-e341.
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MOHAN N, Ahmad M, Al Dossari G, Roughneen E, et al
The Longest Documented Postoperative Survivor of a Brock Procedure 63 Years Later.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e347-e349.
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O'HAIR DP, Gada H, Sotelo MR, Wagner L, et al
Enhanced Detection of Heart Valve Disease Using Integrated Artificial Intelligence at Scale.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1499-1504.
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WONG LY, Alver N, Dewey EN, Bhamidipati C, et al
Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Elderly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1477-1481.
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BETHANCOURT CN, Blitzer D, Yamabe T, Zhao Y, et al
Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Versus Bio-Bentall: Inverse Propensity Weighting of 796 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1529-1535.
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FAROUX L, Mohammadi S, Rodes-Cabau J
Transcarotid TAVR: Towards a Better Understanding of Cerebral Embolic Events.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1752.
PubMed

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

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

ISHIKAWA N, Watanabe G, Horikawa T, Seguchi R, et al
Robot-assisted totally-endoscopic mitral valve plasty and coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00523.
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AMABILE A, Krane M, Dufendach K, Baird CW, et al
Standardized Aortic Valve Neocuspidization for Treatment of Aortic Valve Diseases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00518.
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AMABILE A, Geirsson A, Krane M
A Call to Standardize Nomenclature for Aortic Valve Neocuspidization: A Quest for Comparable Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00529.
PubMed

GOFUS J, Fila P, Vobornik M, Ondrasek J, et al
Unicuspid Aortic Valve in Patients Undergoing the Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00512.
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SADRI V, Kohli K, Jimenez JH, Cranford WS, et al
Impact of Anchor Location on Mitral Neochordae Forces: An In Vitro Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1378-1384.
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TAKURA M, Eishi K, Miura T, Matsumaru I, et al
David Operation for Insufficient Pulmonary Autograft After Ross-Konno Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e279-e281.
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MALANKAR DP, Mali S, Garekar S, Sheth R, et al
Single-Stage Unifocalization and Intracardiac Repair Using Two Tube Grafts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e299-e302.
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D'ONOFRIO A, Cibin G, Pittarello D, Gerosa G, et al
Double Transapical Access During Neochord Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e291-e293.
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HUANG S, Yue Y, Liang M, Feng K, et al
Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin: A Potential Predictor of Embolic Events in Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1215-1222.
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March 2022

MCGRATH D, Salehi P, Weintraub A, Kawabori M, et al
Transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Simple "Flip-n-Flex" Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00380.
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TULLY A, Hsuan Lee AC, Gruessner S, Massad M, et al
Surgical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explantation Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00381.
PubMed Abstract available

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

MYERS PO, Dayan V, Szeto WY, Thourani VH, et al
Joint Surgical Associations (EACTS, LACES, ASCVTS, AATS, and STS) Position Statement Regarding the VARC-3 Definitions for Aortic Valve Clinical Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)02119.
PubMed

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

SHARMA A, Alvarez A, Nazif T, Kodali S, et al
Tale of a Black Heart!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e163-e165.
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ALI HASSAN SM, Paleczny S, Hamilton A, Payne DM, et al
Is It Feasible to Implant Sutureless Valves in Presence of Diseased Aortic Root and Aortic Aneurysm?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e175-e178.
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FATTOUCH K, Dioguardi P, Guccione F, Nogara A, et al
10-Year Results of Mitral Repair and Coronary Bypass for Ischemic Regurgitation: A Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:816-822.
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BARRON DJ
Untangling the Mysteries of MAPCAs with the Identification of Different Patterns and Types.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:882-883.
PubMed

MAINWARING RD, Adamson G, Hanley FL
To Unifocalize or Not to Unifocalize?: A Comparison of Retroesophageal Versus Anterior Collaterals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:875-882.
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PADALINO MA
Tetralogy of Fallot and Pulmonary Valve Replacement: Can We Break the Vicious Cycle?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1046-1047.
PubMed

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

February 2022

TAKAHASHI Y, Murakami T, Kishimoto N, Kawase T, et al
Simple Height Reduction of the Posterior Leaflet in Robotic Mitral Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00225.
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ZHU Y, Imbrie-Moore AM, Paulsen MJ, Park MH, et al
A Novel Device for Intraoperative Direct Visualization of a Pressurized Root in Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00219.
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FRANKEL WC, Sylvester CB, Asokan S, Ryan CT, et al
Outcomes, Cost, and Readmission after Surgical Aortic or Mitral Valve Replacement at Safety-Net versus Non-Safety-Net Hospitals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00206.
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MCCARTHY PM
Help Wanted: New Options for Tricuspid Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00193.
PubMed

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

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

YANG B, Makkinejad A, Fukuhara S, Clemence J Jr, et al
Stentless Versus Stented Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(22)00177.
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HUANG Y, Dearani JA, Stephens EH, Saran N, et al
Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Repair with Artificial Neochordae in Pediatric and Adult Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00174.
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NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Between Mitral Valve Translocation and Lack of High-Level Evidence in Subannular Mitral Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)00151.
PubMed

DAVID TE, Seidman MA, David CM, Lafreniere-Roula M, et al
Outcomes of Reimplantation of the Aortic Valve in Patients with Aortic Cusp Fenestration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)00133.
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KHOSHHAL Z, Tam DY, Gaudino M
Aortic Root Enlargement-Doing Too Much or Not Enough?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:699-700.
PubMed

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

BOND E, Marey G, Knoper R, Said SM, et al
Left Thoracotomy Beating Heart Repair of Mitral Periprosthetic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e103-e105.
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ZHANG J, Li T
Stent in Left Renal Vein Stuck at the Opening of Tricuspid Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e91-e94.
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YANG F, Wang Q, Meng H, Zhang GJ, et al
Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries in Noncyanotic Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e125-e127.
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SCORSIN M, Andreas M, Corona S, Guta AC, et al
Novel Transcatheter Mitral Prosthesis Designed to Preserve Physiological Ventricular Flow Dynamics.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:593-599.
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SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcome of Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:519-526.
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January 2022

CHU MWA, Ruel M, Graeve A, Gerdisch MW, et al
Low-Dose Versus Standard Warfarin After Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 28. pii: S0003-4975(22)00138.
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BAVARIA JE, Griffith B, Heimansohn DA, Rozanski J, et al
Five-year Outcomes of the COMMENCE Trial Investigating Aortic Valve Replacement with RESILIA Tissue.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00063.
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KIAII BB, Moront MG, Patel HJ, Ruel M, et al
Outcomes of Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 65 Years of Age.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00062.
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GAMMIE JS, Quinn RW, Holmes SD
Standardization of Mitral Regurgitation Grading Starts with Abandoning Historical "Plus" Terminology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)00044.
PubMed

BAJAJ SS, Fann JI
History of Surgery for Mitral Stenosis: John Mayow to Charles Bailey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)00047.
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SCHENA S
Evolution of Alternative-Access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Is an "Alternative" Access Still Needed?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00032.
PubMed

CLEMENCE J JR, Yang B
Aortic Root Replacement of Small Roots to Prepare for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00024.
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KAMIYA K, Nagatani Y, Terada S, Matsubayashi Y, et al
Validation of Virtual Imaging of a Dynamic, Functioning Aortic Valve Using an Ex-vivo Porcine Heart.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)00019.
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DUENAS H, Mehaffey JH, Yarboro LT
Surgical Explant of a Lotus Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00011.
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BRESCIA AA, Rosenbloom LM, Watt TMF, Bergquist CS, et al
Ultrasonic Emulsification of Severe Mitral Annular Calcification During Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)02171.
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KIRKER E, Jones B
Hospital Procedure Volume Not Associated With 30-Day Stroke Rate for Transcarotid or Transaxillary/Subclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:376-377.
PubMed

RAHEJA S, Shetty V, Shanmugasundaram B, Shetty DP, et al
A Novel Surgical Technique to Address Post-Septal Myectomy Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e63-e66.
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ALSOUFI B, Knight JH, St Louis J, Raghuveer G, et al
Are Mechanical Prostheses Valid Alternatives to the Ross Procedure in Young Children Under 6 Years Old?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:166-173.
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RAJAB TK, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Kavarana MN, Mokashi S, et al
Ross Operation in Neonates: A Meta-analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:192-198.
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BAKIR NH, MacGregor RM, Khiabani AJ, Musharbash FN, et al
Concomitant Cox-Maze IV and Septal Myectomy in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:109-117.
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December 2021

PERROTTI A, Francica A, Monaco F, Quintana E, et al
Post-operative Quality of Life after Full-sternotomy and Mini-sternotomy Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S0003-4975(21)02143.
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YAMAGUCHI A, Kato H, Matsubara M, Mathis BJ, et al
Congenital Tricuspid Valve Calcification Necessitating Neonatal Surgical Intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)02146.
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RUSSO MJ, Thourani VH, Cohen DJ, Malaisrie SC, et al
Minimally Invasive versus Full Sternotomy for Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)02134.
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NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Not just quantification of mitral regurgitation. Going back to the morphology of tethering?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)02127.
PubMed

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

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

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

XU Q, Duan S, Wang B, Chen R, et al
A Novel Modified Hybrid Therapy for Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)02104.
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PISSARRA D, Maximo J, Campos I, Pinho P, et al
TRAUMATIC AORTIC VALVE INJURY AFTER BLUNT CHEST TRAUMA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)02101.
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YAMAZAKI Y, Wada T, Kadohama T, Takagi D, et al
Pacemaker Lead-induced Tricuspid Valve Stenosis and Reverse Lutembacher Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)02097.
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SAKU K, Arimura S, Takagi T, Hoshino S, et al
Successful Repair of a Forme Fruste Bicuspid Aortic Valve by the Raphe Suspension Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)02096.
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NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Restrictive Mitral Annuloplasty: Still a Viable Procedure?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)02048.
PubMed

CHEN J, Lu Y, Yang Y, Kong X, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation due to Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02033.
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OZHAN A, Bademci MS, Bayraktar FA
Meticulous Evaluation of Annuloplasty in Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02035.
PubMed

MATSUI Y, Kubota S, Seki T, Shingu Y, et al
Simple Chordal Replacement with a Newly Designed "Mitral Plate" in Mitral Valvuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02037.
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LAMELAS J, Alnajar A
Outcomes to Consider in the Surgical Implantation of Transcatheter Valves in Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2112.
PubMed

VRICELLA LA, El-Zein C, Hibino N, Rausa J, et al
Technical Modifications That Might Improve Long-term Outcomes of the Ross Procedure in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1997-2004.
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LAWRIE G, Zoghbi W, Little S, Shah D, et al
One Hundred Percent Reparability of Mitral Prolapse: Results of a Dynamic Nonresectional Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1921-1928.
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CAO XX, Talukder MF, Hongxin L, Wenbin G, et al
Peratrial Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy in Infants: Right Ventricular Wall None-Touch Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e467-e470.
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November 2021

FUKUHARA S, Ailawadi G, Deeb GM
Non-Aortic Valve Cardiac Surgery after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01986.
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SENAY S, Bastopcu M, Gullu AU, Kocyigit M, et al
Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery with Intracardiac Ultrasound Guided Septal Myectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)01977.
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YUN J, Saleh OA, Chung JW, Bakaeen FG, et al
Cardiac Operations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01910.
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ARGHAMI A, Jahanian S, Daly RC, Hemmati P, et al
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair: A Decade of Experience with Echocardiographic Follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01919.
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HOSOBA S, Ito T, Orii M
3D-endoscopic assisted concomitant mitral and aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)01915.
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ZHU K, Pan S, Liu D, Wang C, et al
Minimally Invasive Bio-Chimney Technique for Postrepair Mitral Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)01908.
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THOURANI VH, Brennan JM, Edelman JJ, Thibault D, et al
Association of Volume and Outcomes in 234,556 Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01891.
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BRAUN J
Downsized Mitral Annuloplasty for Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Still Unbeaten When Done Properly in the Right Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01890.
PubMed

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

DE MARTINO A, Milano AD, Bortolotti U
ENLARGENMENT OF THE AORTIC ANNULUS DURING AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT: A still unresolved conundrum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)01845.
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KANG Y, Hwang HY
Right Evaluation of Right Heart Function in Patients Undergoing TVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1725-1726.
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CONDELLO I, Mastroroberto P, Santarpino G
Coagulation Nadirs in Risk Stratification After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1726-1727.
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HILL MA, Mitchell MB, Rajab TK
Mitral Valve Anatomy in Patients with Native Aortic Root Thrombosis after Norwood Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01829.
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GOPAL K, Madathil T, Varma PK
Surgical Challenges in Retrieval of an Embolized Transcatheter Valve From the Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e325-e328.
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KATTACH H, Shah BN, Harden S, Barlow CW, et al
Premature Structural Failure of Trifecta Bioprosthesis in Midterm Follow-up: A Single-Center Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1424-1431.
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October 2021

CHIU HT, Jhou HJ, Chen PH, Lee CH, et al
Comparing Single- and Dual Antiplatelet Therapies Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01764.
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BABOKIN VE, Trofimov NA, Egorov DV
Combined Surgical Correction of Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)01754.
PubMed

HUANG K, Wang Y, Huang J, Chu X, et al
Nomogram Predicts Improvement of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)01752.
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MACK M, Carroll JD, Thourani V, Vemulapalli S, et al
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy in the United States: A Report from the STS/ACC TVT Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01408.
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BORTOLOTTI U
Nina Braunwald's Tale: Pioneering Prosthetic Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)01753.
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RAVIKUMAR MS, Palanisamy V, Chidambaram K, Ramar A, et al
A rare combination of Double orifice mitral valve with non-compaction of left ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01737.
PubMed

SHI WY, Kaneko T
The Call to Perfection: A High Bar for Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01741.
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CHEN YH, Chang HH, Kuo CC, Leu HB, et al
Impact of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01727.
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DALEN M, Persson M, Glaser N, Sartipy U, et al
Sex and permanent pacemaker implantation after surgical aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01714.
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GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
The clover technique for tricuspid regurgitation: edge-to-edge plus annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)01712.
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SCAFFA R, Salica A, Weltert L, Irace FG, et al
Optimized Use of the "Skirt" of the Valsalva Graft for the Completion Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e303-e305.
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PROMPHAN W, Mokarapong P, Sukhakul K, Qureshi SA, et al
Late Explantation of Venus P-Valve After Implantation: Macroscopic and Histologic Findings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e291-e294.
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VALDIGEM BP, Correia EB, Ribeiro Moreira DA, Costa de Souza Le Bihan D, et al
Focused Endocardial Septal Ablation: A New Technique to Treat Postmyectomy Recurrent Gradient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e279-e281.
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TANG Y, Zhu W, Liu J, Liu H, et al
Thoracoscopic Transmitral Myectomy for an Anatomically Complex Case With Midventricular Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e283-e286.
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September 2021

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

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

BERRETTA P, Meuris B, Kappert U, Andreas M, et al
Sutureless versus rapid deployment aortic valve replacement: results from a multicentric registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01597.
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WEI LM, Cook CC, Hayanga JWA, Rankin JS, et al
Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement: First 50 Cases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01596.
PubMed Abstract available

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

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

VERLINDEN J, Bove T, de Kerchove L, Baert J, et al
Early conduction disorders after aortic valve replacement with the sutureless Perceval prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)01573.
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SENZAI M, Kainuma S, Toda K, Miyagawa S, et al
Clinical Outcomes Following Durable Mitral Valve Repair for Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)01569.
PubMed Abstract available

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

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

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

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

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

August 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 2021

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

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

MICHELENA HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, et al
Summary: International Consensus Statement on Nomenclature and Classification of the Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Its Aortopathy, for Clinical, Surgical, Interventional and Research Purposes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00849.
PubMed Abstract available

MICHELENA HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, et al
International Consensus Statement on Nomenclature and Classification of the Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Its Aortopathy, for Clinical, Surgical, Interventional and Research Purposes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)32140.
PubMed Abstract available

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAYAN V, Garcia-Villarreal OA, Escobar A, Ferrari J, et al
The Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery Statement regarding the recently released 2020 ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)00270.
PubMed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
PubMed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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

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

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

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

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

May 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 2018

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

October 2018

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

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

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