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Articles published in Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
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October 2019

KESAVUORI RI, Vento AE, Lundbom NMI, Iivonen MRM, et al
Unilateral pulmonary oedema after minimally invasive and robotically assisted mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Oct 9. pii: 5584215. doi: 10.1093.
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PETRUS AHJ, Klautz RJM, De Bonis M, Langer F, et al
The optimal treatment strategy for secondary mitral regurgitation: a subject of ongoing debate.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019;56:631-642.
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September 2019

SCHAEFER A, Schofer N, Gossling A, Seiffert M, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients: a propensity score-matched analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Sep 30. pii: 5576151. doi: 10.1093.
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POLITI MT, Ochoa F, Netti V, Ferreyra R, et al
Changes in cardiac Aquaporin expression during aortic valve replacement surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Sep 18. pii: 5571459. doi: 10.1093.
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MINOL JP, Dimitrova V, Petrov G, Langner R, et al
The age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Sep 9. pii: 5566408. doi: 10.1093.
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August 2019

NORDMEYER S, Kretzschmar J, Murin P, Cho MY, et al
ADAPT-treated pericardium for aortic valve reconstruction in congenital heart disease: histological analysis of a series of human explants.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Aug 29. pii: 5556364. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHNEIDER AW, Hazekamp MG, Versteegh MIM, de Weger A, et al
Reinterventions after freestyle stentless aortic valve replacement: an assessment of procedural risks.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Aug 19. pii: 5551385. doi: 10.1093.
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NOACK T, Kiefer P, Vivell N, Sieg F, et al
Annuloplasty ring dehiscence after mitral valve repair: incidence, localization and reoperation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Aug 1. pii: 5542619. doi: 10.1093.
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July 2019

FOLLIGUET TA, Teiger E, Beurtheret S, Modine T, et al
Carotid versus femoral access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a propensity score inverse probability weighting study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jul 31. pii: 5542047. doi: 10.1093.
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LANGER F, Kunihara T, Miyahara S, Fahrig L, et al
Bilateral papillary muscle repositioning: successful repair of functional mitral regurgitation in dilative cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jul 31. pii: 5541867. doi: 10.1093.
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VEEN KM, Caliskan K, de By TMMH, Mokhles MM, et al
Outcomes after tricuspid valve surgery concomitant with left ventricular assist device implantation in the EUROMACS registry: a propensity score matched analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jul 18. pii: 5535675. doi: 10.1093.
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ZAKKAR M, Bruno VD, Zacek P, Di Centa I, et al
Isolated aortic insufficiency valve repair with external ring annuloplasty: a standardized approach.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jul 10. pii: 5530701. doi: 10.1093.
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June 2019

WEIXLER VHM, Zurakowski D, Baird CW, Guariento A, et al
Do patients with anomalous origin of the left coronary artery benefit from an early repair of the mitral valve?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 20. pii: 5521050. doi: 10.1093.
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TOMSIC A, Hiemstra YL, Arabkhani B, Mertens BJA, et al
Risk factors and clinical significance of elevated mitral valve gradient following valve repair for degenerative disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 15. pii: 5519363. doi: 10.1093.
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FUJITA B, Schmidt T, Bleiziffer S, Bauer T, et al
Impact of new pacemaker implantation following surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement on 1-year outcome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 14. pii: 5519109. doi: 10.1093.
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MODINE T, Overtchouk P
Catheter-based innovations in mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 10. pii: 5513230. doi: 10.1093.
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CAPUANO F, Sechi S, De Luca A, Sinatra R, et al
Severe mitral valve stenosis due to a giant left atrial mass.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 10. pii: 5513233. doi: 10.1093.
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CHEN J, Hu K, Ma W, Lv M, et al
Isolated reoperation for tricuspid regurgitation after left-sided valve surgery: evolution of a technique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 3. pii: 5510140. doi: 10.1093.
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GIRDAUSKAS E, Pausch J, Harmel E, Gross T, et al
Minimally invasive mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019;55.
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TREEDE H, Charitos EI
The role of transcatheter mitral valve therapy in heart failure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019;55.
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TAMER S, Mastrobuoni S, van Dyck M, Navarra E, et al
Corrigendum to 'Free margin length and geometric height in aortic root dilatation and leaflet prolapse: implications for aortic valve repair surgery'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 1. pii: 5509975. doi: 10.1093.
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May 2019

FREEMANTLE N, Irs A, De Paulis R, Pagano D, et al
Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement: what does the latest evidence tell us?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 25. pii: 5498746. doi: 10.1093.
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NORDMEYER S, Hellmeier F, Yevtushenko P, Kelm M, et al
Abnormal aortic flow profiles persist after aortic valve replacement in the majority of patients with aortic valve disease: how model-based personalized therapy planning could improve results. A pilot study approach.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 25. pii: 5498749. doi: 10.1093.
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KIM NY, Choi JB
How can we solve unexpected prolapse of the anterior leaflet during saline testing in mitral valve repair?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 20. pii: 5492362. doi: 10.1093.
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TONG G, Teng Y, Mai M
Surgical treatment of a giant left atrial diverticulum with severe mitral regurgitation: procedural planning using a 3-dimensional printed model.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 20. pii: 5492371. doi: 10.1093.
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SHUHAIBER J
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement and thrombus formation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 20. pii: 5492364. doi: 10.1093.
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BELHAJ SOULAMI R, Anselmi A, Leurent G, Verhoye JP, et al
Simultaneous transapical aortic and mitral valve implantation in a patient with porcelain aorta.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 18. pii: 5491583. doi: 10.1093.
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TAMER S, Mastrobuoni S, van Dyck M, Navarra E, et al
Free margin length and geometric height in aortic root dilatation and leaflet prolapse: implications for aortic valve repair surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 14. pii: 5489333. doi: 10.1093.
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DI EUSANIO M, Cefarelli M, Berretta P, Capestro F, et al
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement with a catheter-based cerebral protection system: transferring percutaneous technologies into a surgical intervention.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 5. pii: 5485814. doi: 10.1093.
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EISHI J, Miura T, Obase K, Eishi K, et al
Total root remodelling by the Sleeve technique for aortic regurgitation in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 5. pii: 5485815. doi: 10.1093.
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April 2019

HIRJI SA, Del Val FR, Yazdchi F, Lee J, et al
Mitral valve repair using edge-to-edge technique in various situations: real-world experiences.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Apr 30. pii: 5481881. doi: 10.1093.
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KAROLAK W, Los A, Bocian B, Pawlaczyk R, et al
A quadricuspid aortic valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Apr 25. pii: 5479971. doi: 10.1093.
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PAUSCH J, Harmel E, Sinning C, Reichenspurner H, et al
Standardized subannular repair for type IIIb functional mitral regurgitation in a minimally invasive mitral valve surgery setting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Apr 21. pii: 5475812. doi: 10.1093.
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IKEDA T, Iida M, Yokoyama N, Shimokawa T, et al
Mitral valve perforation due to coexisting severe aortic regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Apr 10. pii: 5445394. doi: 10.1093.
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D'ASCENZO F, Salizzoni S, Saglietto A, Cortese M, et al
Incidence, predictors and cerebrovascular consequences of leaflet thrombosis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Apr 10. pii: 5445400. doi: 10.1093.
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NOACK T, Janietz M, Lurz P, Kiefer P, et al
Dynamic mitral valve geometry in patients with primary and secondary mitral regurgitation: implications for mitral valve repairdagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Apr 1. pii: 5424133. doi: 10.1093.
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March 2019

LO RITO M, Grandinetti M, Muzio G, Varrica A, et al
Results for tricuspid valve surgery in adults with congenital heart disease other than Ebstein's anomalydagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 28. pii: 5421312. doi: 10.1093.
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MA W, Shi W, Wu W, Ma X, et al
Patient-prosthesis mismatch in mitral annuloplasty for degenerative mitral regurgitation: an ignored issue.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 21. pii: 5418559. doi: 10.1093.
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COLLI A, Manzan E, Aidietis A, Rucinskas K, et al
Corrigendum to: 'An early European experience with transapical off-pump mitral valve repair with NeoChord implantation [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2018;54:460-6]dagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 12. pii: 5377342. doi: 10.1093.
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TOURMOUSOGLOU C
Is the diameter of tricuspid annulus or functional tricuspid regurgitation the key parameter for performing 'prophylactic annuloplasty'?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 12. pii: 5377344. doi: 10.1093.
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CHIRICHILLI I, Irace F, Weltert L, Tsuda K, et al
Morphological modification of the aortic annulus in tricuspid and bicuspid valves after aortic valve reimplantation: an electrocardiography-gated computed tomography studydagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 11. pii: 5374838. doi: 10.1093.
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KOMIYA T, Shimamoto T, Nonaka M, Matsuo T, et al
Is small cusp size a limitation for aortic valve repair?dagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 1. pii: 5368137. doi: 10.1093.
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February 2019

BERRETTA P, Andreas M, Carrel TP, Solinas M, et al
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement with sutureless and rapid deployment valves: a report from an international registry (Sutureless and Rapid Deployment International Registry)dagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 28. pii: 5366940. doi: 10.1093.
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MOSCARELLI M, Fattouch K, Speziale G, Nasso G, et al
A meta-analysis of the performance of small tissue versus mechanical aortic valve prostheses.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 27. pii: 5366204. doi: 10.1093.
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THEOCHARIS P, Viola N, Papamichael ND, Kaarne M, et al
Echocardiographic predictors of reoperation for subaortic stenosis in children and adults.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 25. pii: 5364618. doi: 10.1093.
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COLLI A, Besola L, Bizzotto E, Fiocco A, et al
Mechanisms of recurrent regurgitation after transapical off-pump mitral valve repair with neochord implantationdagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 25. pii: 5364609. doi: 10.1093.
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DE KERCHOVE L, Mastrobuoni S, Froede L, Tamer S, et al
Variability of repairable bicuspid aortic valve phenotypes: towards an anatomical and repair-oriented classification.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 20. pii: 5353146. doi: 10.1093.
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TAM DY, Wijeysundera HC, Ouzounian M, Fremes SE, et al
Corrigendum to 'The Ross procedure versus mechanical aortic valve replacement in young patients: a decision analysis' [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2018; doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezy414]dagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 18. pii: 5333148. doi: 10.1093.
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BOUCHEZ S, Timmermans F, Philipsen T, Francois K, et al
Comparison of the sustainability of mitral annular dynamics between two semi-rigid annuloplasty devices.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 15. pii: 5321146. doi: 10.1093.
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SANTARPINO G, Dell'Aquila AM
Sutureless aortic valve replacement and postoperative pacemaker implantation: early implants or patients at risk?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 15. pii: 5321145. doi: 10.1093.
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LOULMET DF, Ranganath NK, Neuburger PJ, Nampiaparampil RG, et al
Can complex mitral valve repair be performed with robotics? An institution's experience utilizing a dedicated team approach in 500 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 11. pii: 5316020. doi: 10.1093.
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VON OPPELL U
Re: Persistent reduction of patient's mitral regurgitation by implantation of transannular mitral bridge: durability and effectiveness of the repair at 2 years-results of a prospective trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 6. pii: 5307943. doi: 10.1093.
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RIVAL PM, Moore THM, McAleenan A, Hamilton H, et al
Transthoracic clamp versus endoaortic balloon occlusion in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 2. pii: 5306129. doi: 10.1093.
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January 2019

XU H, Duan Y, Yuan X, Wu H, et al
Residual left ventricular hypertrophy with adverse clinical outcomes in patients with severe aortic stenosis and asymmetric septal hypertrophy after aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 28. pii: 5303701. doi: 10.1093.
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FERRARI E, Stortecky S, Heg D, Muller O, et al
The hospital results and 1-year outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve procedures and transcatheter aortic valve implantations in the native valves: the results from the Swiss-TAVI Registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 27. pii: 5303209. doi: 10.1093.
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HARRISON OJ, Torrens C, Salhiyyah K, Modi A, et al
Defective NOTCH signalling drives smooth muscle cell death and differentiation in bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 25. pii: 5301482. doi: 10.1093.
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SANTARPINO G, Berretta P, Fischlein T, Carrel TP, et al
Operative outcome of patients at low, intermediate, high and 'very high' surgical risk undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement with sutureless and rapid deployment prostheses: results of the SURD-IR registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 25. pii: 5301486. doi: 10.1093.
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EL BEYROUTI H, Kornberger A, Beiras-Fernandez A, Vahl CF, et al
Juxta-annular right atrial anchoring of prosthetic mitral valves in endocarditis with anterior annulus destruction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 25. pii: 5301481. doi: 10.1093.
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SA MPBO, de Carvalho MMB, Sobral Filho DC, Cavalcanti LRP, et al
Surgical aortic valve replacement and patient-prosthesis mismatch: a meta-analysis of 108 182 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 16. pii: 5290003. doi: 10.1093.
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ORLOV OI, Kaleda VI, Shah VN, Nguyen C, et al
Ministernotomy aortic valve surgery in patients with prior patent mammary artery grafts after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 10. pii: 5285844. doi: 10.1093.
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RODRIGUEZ-CAULO EA, Macias D, Adsuar A, Ferreiro A, et al
Biological or mechanical prostheses for isolated aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50-65 years: the ANDALVALVE study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 3. pii: 5272476. doi: 10.1093.
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December 2018

VAN DER LINDEN M, Heuts S, Veenstra L, Lorusso R, et al
Intraoperative, open-heart coronary angiography in severe acute aortic valve endocarditis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 28. pii: 5268803. doi: 10.1093.
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TJORNILD MJ, Carlson Hanse L, Skov SN, Nielsen SL, et al
Entire mitral valve reconstruction using porcine extracellular matrix: static in vitro evaluation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 27. pii: 5265287. doi: 10.1093.
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CERNY S, Benesova M, Skalsky I, Patel NC, et al
Persistent reduction of mitral regurgitation by implantation of a transannular mitral bridge: durability and effectiveness of the repair at 2 years-results of a prospective trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 19. pii: 5253831. doi: 10.1093.
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LAM KY, Akca F, Verberkmoes NJ, van Dijk C, et al
Conduction disorders and impact on survival after sutureless aortic valve replacement compared to conventional stented bioprostheses.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 15. pii: 5250377. doi: 10.1093.
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MOSCARELLI M, Fiorentino F, Suleiman MS, Emanueli C, et al
Remote ischaemic preconditioning in isolated aortic valve and coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 12. pii: 5240933. doi: 10.1093.
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TAM DY, Wijeysundera HC, Ouzounian M, Fremes SE, et al
The Ross procedure versus mechanical aortic valve replacement in young patients: a decision analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 7. pii: 5232667. doi: 10.1093.
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PETTINARI M, De Kerchove L, Lazam S, Pasquet A, et al
Mid-term results of a randomized trial of tricuspid annuloplasty for less-than-severe functional tricuspid regurgitation at the time of mitral valve surgerydagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 4. pii: 5230897. doi: 10.1093.
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VEEN KM, Mokhles MM, Braun J, Versteegh MIM, et al
Male-female differences in characteristics and early outcomes of patients undergoing tricuspid valve surgery: a national cohort study in the Netherlands.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Dec 4. pii: 5230892. doi: 10.1093.
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November 2018

ZHAO D, Yang K, Li S, Yan J, et al
Outcomes of different rehabilitative procedures in patients with pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Nov 26. pii: 5210157. doi: 10.1093.
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LEATHERBY RJ, Osman M, Birdi I, Serino W, et al
Early failure of a bioprosthetic aortic valve due to thrombus formation while on rivaroxaban.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Nov 14. pii: 5184221. doi: 10.1093.
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REENTS W, Barth S, Griese DP, Winkler S, et al
Transfemoral versus transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Nov 9. pii: 5168498. doi: 10.1093.
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CARREL T
Should the porcelain aorta be revisited in the era of transcatheter aortic valve replacement?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Nov 2. pii: 5156202. doi: 10.1093.
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October 2018

SOPHOCLEOUS F, Biffi B, Milano EG, Bruse J, et al
Aortic morphological variability in patients with bicuspid aortic valve and aortic coarctation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Oct 30. pii: 5149339. doi: 10.1093.
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COCCHIERI R, Petzina R, Romano M, Jagielak D, et al
Outcomes after transaortic transcatheter aortic valve implantation: long-term findings from the European ROUTE.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Oct 20. pii: 5135840. doi: 10.1093.
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September 2018

HASEGAWA S, Tanaka H, Okita Y
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement combined with bicuspidization for a quadricuspid aortic valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 26. pii: 5107201. doi: 10.1093.
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STASTNY L, Ruttmann-Ulmer E, Muller S, Bonaros N, et al
Late aortic sinus thrombosis after aortic root replacement using a totally biological aortic valve conduit.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 25. pii: 5106722. doi: 10.1093.
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OLSTHOORN JR, Heuts S, Streukens SAF, Hermans SMM, et al
Unexpected prolapse of the anterior leaflet during saline testing in mitral valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 21. pii: 5105814. doi: 10.1093.
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EDLIN J, Youssefi P, Bilkhu R, Figueroa CA, et al
Haemodynamic assessment of bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy: a systematic review of the current literature.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 18. pii: 5101389. doi: 10.1093.
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BONING A
Experience with stentless biological aortic valves.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 12. pii: 5095994. doi: 10.1093.
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SHAN Y, Li J, Wang Y, Wu B, et al
Aortic stenosis exacerbates flow aberrations related to the bicuspid aortic valve fusion pattern and the aortopathy phenotype.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 11. pii: 5094976. doi: 10.1093.
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DAEMEN JHT, Heuts S, Olsthoorn JR, Maessen JG, et al
Mitral valve modelling and three-dimensional printing for planning and simulation of mitral valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 6. pii: 5092031. doi: 10.1093.
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YOSHIO T, Uchimuro T, Wada K, Takanashi S, et al
Rupture of the papillary muscle: a rare complication during percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy successfully treated by surgical mitral valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 4. pii: 5090797. doi: 10.1093.
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August 2018

CHIU P, Goldstone AB, Woo YJ
Would evolving recommendations for mechanical mitral valve replacement further raise the bar for successful mitral valve repair?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Aug 24. pii: 5079306. doi: 10.1093.
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ANDREAS M, Coti I, Rosenhek R, Shabanian S, et al
Intermediate-term outcome of 500 consecutive rapid-deployment surgical aortic valve procedures.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Aug 20. pii: 5076726. doi: 10.1093.
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WATANABE Y, Naganuma T, Kitanaka Y, Nakamura S, et al
Thromboembolic acute myocardial infarction after aortic valve replacement using the Freestyle stentless aortic bioprosthesis with subcoronary valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Aug 10. pii: 5070403. doi: 10.1093.
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KUO CC, Chang HH, Hsing CH, Hii HP, et al
Corrigendum to: 'Robotic mitral valve replacements with bioprosthetic valves in 52 patients: experience from a tertiary referral hospital' [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2018; doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezy134].
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Aug 8. pii: 5068215. doi: 10.1093.
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MIURA S, Iba Y, Yamada A
Type A aortic dissection with pulmonary hypertension caused by pulmonary artery compression and acute mitral regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018;54:404.
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July 2018

SOLARI S, De Kerchove L, Tamer S, Aphram G, et al
Active infective mitral valve endocarditis: is a repair-oriented surgery safe and durable?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jul 31. pii: 5062265. doi: 10.1093.
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MCCLURE GR, Belley-Cote EP, Um K, Gupta S, et al
The Ross procedure versus prosthetic and homograft aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jul 31. pii: 5062262. doi: 10.1093.
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KOFLER M, Reinstadler SJ, Mayr A, Stastny L, et al
Prognostic implications of psoas muscle area in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jul 25. pii: 5059519. doi: 10.1093.
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LOGER K, Lutter G, Huenges K, Frank D, et al
Transcatheter mitral valve implantation: supra-annular and subvalvular fixation techniques.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jul 19. pii: 5056132. doi: 10.1093.
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BAO L, Gao Q, Chen S, Chen Y, et al
Feasibility and safety of combined percutaneous coronary intervention among high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jul 2. pii: 5047859. doi: 10.1093.
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June 2018

DUIJVELSHOFF R, Anthonissen NFM, Morshuis WJ, Van Garsse L, et al
Intracardiac cement embolism resulting in tricuspid regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jun 27. pii: 5046023. doi: 10.1093.
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TOMSIC A, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Off-pump mitral valve repair: is less really more?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jun 26. pii: 5045544. doi: 10.1093.
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MAZUR P, Natorska J, Sobczyk D, Gaweda B, et al
Plasma fibrin clot properties affect blood loss after surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jun 21. pii: 5042264. doi: 10.1093.
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ROGERS LJ, Cox I, Dalrymple-Hay M, Lloyd C, et al
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jun 2. pii: 5032515. doi: 10.1093.
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FREEMANTLE N, Pagano D
Randomized trials and propensity score analyses in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: how should we interpret the results?
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BURATTO E, Khoo B, Ye XT, Konstantinov IE, et al
Does biventricular conversion bring survival benefits to patients with an unbalanced atrioventricular septal defect?
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May 2018

COUTINHO GF, Martinez Cereijo JM, Correia PM, Lopes CS, et al
Long-term results after concomitant mitral and aortic valve surgery: repair or replacement?
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FLEERAKKERS J, Schepens M, Ranschaert W, Verrelst P, et al
Aortic valve replacement using the Freedom SOLO stentless bioprosthesis: clinical and haemodynamic performance in 625 patients at medium-term follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 May 24. pii: 5004432. doi: 10.1093.
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Outcomes and risk factors associated with tricuspid valve repair in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 May 19. pii: 4999866. doi: 10.1093.
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Comparison of aortic annulus dimensions after aortic valve neocuspidization with those of normal aortic valve using transthoracic echocardiography.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 May 3. pii: 4992256. doi: 10.1093.
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KANEMITSU S, Sakamoto S, Yamamoto N, Shimpo H, et al
Valve repair for tricuspid papillary muscle rupture late after percutaneous coronary intervention.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 May 3. pii: 4992255. doi: 10.1093.
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D'UDEKEM Y, Tweddell JS, Karl TR
The great debate series: surgical treatment of aortic valve abnormalities in children.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018;53:919-931.
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YOUNG CP, Sinha S, Vohra HA
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HINNA DANESI T, Salvador L
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Planning for minimally invasive aortic valve replacement: key steps for patient assessment.
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April 2018

NORDMEYER S, Murin P, Schulz A, Danne F, et al
Results of aortic valve repair using decellularized bovine pericardium in congenital surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 30. pii: 4990542. doi: 10.1093.
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Aortic valve repair techniques: state of the art.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 27. pii: 4989286. doi: 10.1093.
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ATHANASULEAS CL, Stanley AWH, Buckberg GD
Mitral regurgitation: anatomy is destiny.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 26. pii: 4987885. doi: 10.1093.
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NEZIC D, Petrovic I, Micovic S
How have task force members determined the threshold value of EuroSCORE II for an increased surgical risk in patients undergoing aortic valve interventions?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 25. pii: 4985708. doi: 10.1093.
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HATTON GE, Tanaka A, Estrera AL
Ascending aortic aneurysm repair 44 years after Starr-Edwards caged-ball aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 25. pii: 4985710. doi: 10.1093.
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DAEMEN JHT, Heuts S, Olsthoorn JR, Maessen JG, et al
Right minithoracotomy versus median sternotomy for reoperative mitral valve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 23. pii: 4982608. doi: 10.1093.
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Left ventricular assist device implantation with and without concomitant tricuspid valve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 20. pii: 4980356. doi: 10.1093.
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TOTARO P, Pelenghi S
Patient-prosthesis mismatch after mitral valve replacement: complex enigma with more than one solution.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 19. pii: 4978191. doi: 10.1093.
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TJORNILD MJ, Skov SN, Poulsen KB, Sharghbin M, et al
Mitral valve posterior leaflet reconstruction using extracellular matrix: an acute porcine study.
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Feasibility of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with coronary heights </=7 mm: insights from the transcatheter aortic valve implantation Karlsruhe (TAVIK) registry.
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MESTRES CA, Bartel T, Sorgente A, Muller S, et al
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: what, when, why, for whom?
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LANGE R, Cleuziou J, Krane M, Ewert P, et al
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March 2018

KUO CC, Chang HH, Hsing CH, Hii HP, et al
Robotic mitral valve replacements with bioprosthetic valves in 52 patients: experience from a tertiary referral hospital.
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Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement International Registry (SURD-IR): early results from 3343 patients.
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A left atrial versus a biatrial lesion set for persistent atrial fibrillation ablation during open heart surgery.
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Prospective multicentre evaluation of a novel, low-profile transapical delivery system for self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation: 6-month outcomes.
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Re-repair of the failed mitral valve: insights into aetiology and surgical management.
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The Ross procedure in adults presenting with bicuspid aortic valve and pure aortic regurgitation: 85% freedom from reoperation at 20 years.
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Incidence of new-onset left bundle branch block and predictors of new permanent pacemaker following transcatheter aortic valve replacement with the Portico valve.
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YAMANE Y, Furukawa T, Watari Y
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Geometric changes in the aortic valve annulus during the cardiac cycle: impact on aortic valve repair.
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TOMSIC A, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
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Does septal thickness influence outcome of myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
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February 2018

KAWAMOTO N, Fujita T, Fukushima S, Shimahara Y, et al
Functional mitral stenosis after mitral valve repair for Type II dysfunction: determinants and impacts on long-term outcome.
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WANG Y, Wu B
From phenotype to genotype: towards identifying recurrent genetic aberrations in bicuspid aortic valve diseasedagger.
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A matter of thrombosis: different thrombus-like formations in balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve prostheses.
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Reasons for conversion and adverse intraoperative events in Endoscopic Port Access atrioventricular valve surgery and minimally invasive aortic valve surgery.
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An analysis of patients requiring unifocalization revision following midline unifocalization for pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collaterals.
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Left ventricular regional dyssynchrony predicts improvements in moderate ischaemic mitral regurgitation after off-pump coronary artery bypass.
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Bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement in patients aged 65 years or younger: long-term outcomes with the Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT pericardial valve.
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Benfluorex-induced severe primary tricuspid and mitral regurgitation requiring a double-valve replacement.
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ELIAS P, Poh CL, du Plessis K, Zannino D, et al
Long-term outcomes of single-ventricle palliation for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: Fontan survivors remain at risk of late myocardial ischaemia and death.
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Reimplantation versus remodelling with ring annuloplasty: comparison of mid-term outcomes after valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
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Rapid deployment aortic valve replacement in a minimal access setting: intermediate clinical and echocardiographic outcomes.
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January 2018

IABLONSKII P, Cebotari S, Ciubotaru A, Sarikouch S, et al
Decellularized mitral valve in a long-term sheep model.
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The delayed southern migration of a transcatheter aortic valve.
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Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through an upper hemisternotomy: the Vienna technique.
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DI EUSANIO M, Vessella W, Carozza R, Capestro F, et al
Ultra fast-track minimally invasive aortic valve replacement: going beyond reduced incisions.
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DE BONIS M, Lapenna E, Giambuzzi I, Meneghin R, et al
Second cross-clamping after mitral valve repair for degenerative disease in contemporary practice.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jan 22. pii: 4821886. doi: 10.1093.
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ABE N, Yamazato T, Munakata H
Successful treatment of a false left ventricular aneurysm after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jan 18. pii: 4816760. doi: 10.1093.
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DOBROVIE M, Spampinato RA, Efimova E, da Rocha E Silva JG, et al
Reversibility of severe mitral valve regurgitation after left ventricular assist device implantation: single-centre observations from a real-life population of patients.
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ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction caused by aortic pseudoaneurysm following surgical mitral valvuloplasty.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jan 16. pii: 4812653. doi: 10.1093.
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MONSEFI N, Risteski P, Miskovic A, Zierer A, et al
Propensity-matched comparison between minimally invasive and conventional sternotomy in aortic valve resuspension.
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SCHNEIDER AW, Putter H, Hazekamp MG, Holman ER, et al
Twenty-year experience with stentless biological aortic valve and root replacement: informing patients of risks and benefits.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jan 6. pii: 4791952. doi: 10.1093.
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NISHIDA H, Fukui T, Kasegawa H, Kin H, et al
Causes of repair failure for degenerative mitral valve disease and reoperation outcomes.
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December 2017

JOSHI Y, Achouh P, Menasche P, Fabiani JN, et al
Multiple reoperations on the aortic valve: outcomes and implications for future potential valve-in-valve strategy.
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FANG L, Li W, Zhang W, Gu W, et al
Mid-term results and risks of isolated tricuspid valve reoperation following left-sided valve surgery.
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DE KERCHOVE L, Momeni M, Aphram G, Watremez C, et al
Free margin length and coaptation surface area in normal tricuspid aortic valve: an anatomical study.
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GALLO M, Putzu A, Conti M, Pedrazzini G, et al
Embolic protection devices for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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REDONDO A, Lopez-Menendez J, Miguelena J, Varela L, et al
When not to perform isolated tricuspid valve surgery? Our long-term experience in tricuspid valve replacement in highly symptomatic patients.
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NISHINO S, Watanabe N, Furukawa K, Shibata Y, et al
A challenging case of aortic valve commissure detachment with fibrous strand ruptures mimicking infective endocarditis.
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CHOI JW, Jang MJ, Kim KH, Hwang HY, et al
Repair versus replacement for the surgical correction of tricuspid regurgitation: a meta-analysis.
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WAMALA I, Saeed M, Ghelani SJ, Gauvreau K, et al
A leaflet plication clip is an effective surgical template for mitral valve foldoplasty.
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November 2017

FUJITA B, Ensminger S, Bauer T, Mollmann H, et al
Trends in practice and outcomes from 2011 to 2015 for surgical aortic valve replacement: an update from the German Aortic Valve Registry on 42 776 patients.
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PERROTTA S, Frojd V, Lepore V, Schersten H, et al
Surgical treatment for isolated mitral valve endocarditis: a 16-year single-centre experience.
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VERGNAT M, Asfour B, Arenz C, Suchowerskyj P, et al
Corrigendum to: 'Contemporary results of aortic valve repair for congenital disease: lessons for management and staged strategy' [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2017;52(3):581-587].
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RENNER J, Lorenzen U, Borzikowsky C, Schoeneich F, et al
Unilateral pulmonary oedema after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a single-centre experience.
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STRAUCH J, Wendt D, Diegeler A, Heimeshoff M, et al
Balloon-expandable transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation with or without predilation of the aortic valve: results of a multicentre registry.
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CHOI JW, Kim KH, Chang HW, Jang MJ, et al
Long-term results of annuloplasty in trivial-to-mild functional tricuspid regurgitation during mitral valve replacement: should we perform annuloplasty on the tricuspid valve or leave it alone?
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KANEKO T, Shekar P, Ivkovic V, Longford NT, et al
Should the dilated ascending aorta be repaired at the time of bicuspid aortic valve replacement?
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October 2017

IIDA Y, Shimura K, Akiyama S, Sawa S, et al
Treatment of prosthetic valve endocarditis by aortic valve neocuspidization using bovine pericardium.
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Transoesophageal echo-guided mitral valve repair using the Harpoon system.
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BARBATO L, Musso P, Marra S, Comoglio C, et al
Woman in black: the cardiac ochronosis with severe aortic valve stenosis.
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PIRELLI L, Scheinerman JS, Brinster DR, Patel NC, et al
Transinnominate approach for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: single-centre experience of minimally invasive alternative access.
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FALK V, Baumgartner H, Bax JJ, De Bonis M, et al
2017 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease.
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PADALINO MA, Frigo AC, Comisso M, Kostolny M, et al
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Mitral valve repair using a prosthetic ring with chordal sizing system: a modified technique in the presence of myxomatous leaflets.
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GELPI G, Romagnoni C, Romitelli P, Vismara R, et al
MitraClip removal: surgical techniques to preserve native mitral valve leaflets.
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September 2017

FIORE A, Piscitelli M, Bergoend E, Couetil JP, et al
Spontaneous mechanical rupture of a papillary muscle effectively resolved by mitral valve repair.
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MASSEY JNR, Suvarna SK, Krawczyk K, Hunter S, et al
Spindle cell sarcoma of the mitral valve: a rare indication for mitral valve replacement.
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QURESHI SH, Boulemden A, Szafranek A, Vohra H, et al
Meta-analysis of sutureless technology versus standard aortic valve replacement and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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GOZDEK M, Raffa GM, Suwalski P, Kolodziejczak M, et al
Comparative performance of transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation versus conventional surgical redo aortic valve replacement in patients with degenerated aortic valve bioprostheses: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2017 Sep 8. doi: 10.1093.
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HAN FY, Reyes KG, Bleiweis MS
Managing extensive mitral valve and ventricular septal injuries secondary to penetrating trauma.
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June 2017

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May 2017

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May 2016

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April 2016

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