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May 2020

PERRIER SL, Jadhav M, d'Udekem Y, Brink J, et al
Multiple left-sided stenotic lesions: outcomes after mitral valve surgery. Arguments for abandoning the eponym 'Shone syndrome'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 23. pii: 5843496. doi: 10.1093.
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HORKE A, Bobylev D, Avsar M, Meyns B, et al
Paediatric aortic valve replacement using decellularized allografts.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 22. pii: 5842228. doi: 10.1093.
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BARILI F, Freemantle N, Casado AP, Rinaldi M, et al
Corrigendum to 'Mortality in trials on transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement: a pooled meta-analysis of Kaplan-Meier-derived individual patient data' Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2020, doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezaa087.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 16. pii: 5837948. doi: 10.1093.
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HORKE A, Tudorache I, Laufer G, Andreas M, et al
Early results from a prospective, single-arm European trial on decellularized allografts for aortic valve replacement: the ARISE study and ARISE Registry data.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 9. pii: 5835338. doi: 10.1093.
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CONDELLO I, Santarpino G
Pulmonary vein venting during minimally invasive aortic valve replacement: is it really minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 1. pii: 5827583. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

April 2020

DEFAUW RJ, Tomsic A, van Brakel TJ, Marsan NA, et al
A structured approach to native mitral valve infective endocarditis: Is repair better than replacement?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 24. pii: 5824931. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BASMAN C, Kliger CA, Pirelli L, Scheinerman SJ, et al
Management of elective aortic valve replacement over the long term in the era of COVID-19.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 17. pii: 5821310. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

DE BONIS M, Zancanaro E, Lapenna E, Trumello C, et al
Optimal versus suboptimal mitral valve repair: late results in a matched cohort study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 16. pii: 5820940. doi: 10.1093.
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DRASUTIENE A, Chitwood WR, Rucinskas K, Aidietis A, et al
Reoperative, transapical off-pump neochordae implantation for recurrent degenerative mitral regurgitation resulting from a newly ruptured native chord.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 8. pii: 5817950. doi: 10.1093.
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BECKMANN E, Martens A, Kruger H, Korte W, et al
Aortic valve-sparing root replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valve: long-term outcome with the David I procedure over 20 years.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 3. pii: 5815615. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHOENHOFF FS
Excellent outcomes after valve-sparing aortic root replacement in patients presenting with bicuspid aortic valves: a fairy tale?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 3. pii: 5815612. doi: 10.1093.
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BARILI F, Freemantle N, Pilozzi Casado A, Rinaldi M, et al
Mortality in trials on transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement: a pooled meta-analysis of Kaplan-Meier-derived individual patient data.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 1. pii: 5814871. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2020

HERRY M, Laghlam D, Touboul O, Nguyen LS, et al
Pacemaker implantation after aortic valve replacement: rapid-deployment Intuity(R) compared to conventional bioprostheses.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Mar 26. pii: 5812471. doi: 10.1093.
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HAUNSCHILD J, Misfeld M, Schroeter T, Lindemann F, et al
Prevalence of permanent pacemaker implantation after conventional aortic valve replacement-a propensity-matched analysis in patients with a bicuspid or tricuspid aortic valve: a benchmark for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Mar 24. pii: 5811374. doi: 10.1093.
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BHATIA I, Chan DT, Lam SC, Au TW, et al
Feasibility of novel transapical off pump beating heart mitral valve repair in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Mar 10. pii: 5802579. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2020

FURUYA T, Hoashi T, Shimada M, Imai K, et al
Serial changes of tricuspid regurgitation after anatomic repair for congenitally corrected transposition.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Feb 12. pii: 5734588. doi: 10.1093.
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BENHASSEN LL, Hedensted JH, Sharghbin M, Skov SN, et al
Altered stresses and dynamics after single and double annuloplasty ring for aortic valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Feb 7. pii: 5730203. doi: 10.1093.
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ONO M, Mayr B, Burri M, Piber N, et al
Tricuspid valve repair in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome: impact of timing and mechanism on outcome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Feb 7. pii: 5730202. doi: 10.1093.
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JAWITZ OK, Raman V, Anand J, Bishawi M, et al
Aortic valve repair with a newly approved geometric annuloplasty ring in patients undergoing proximal aortic repair: early results from a single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Feb 3. pii: 5721432. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2020

LUTHRA S, Ohri SK
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for low-risk aortic stenosis: are we ready?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Jan 23. pii: 5714933. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

KAWADA T
Prognostic ability of psoas muscle area in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantationdagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Jan 17. pii: 5709151. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

December 2019

ZHU Y, Zou Z, Huang Y, Zhang L, et al
Comparative efficacy and safety of antithrombotic therapy for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Dec 28. pii: 5688924. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHAEFER A, Seiffert M, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, et al
Transapical mitral valve-in-ring procedure with a novel self-expandable transcatheter heart valve: first- and last-in-man report.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Dec 20. pii: 5682458. doi: 10.1093.
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November 2019

BERRETTA P, Cefarelli M, Montecchiani L, Alfonsi J, et al
Minimally invasive versus standard extracorporeal circulation system in minimally invasive aortic valve surgery: a propensity score-matched study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Nov 20. pii: 5634174. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

MANDRYK Y, Czesla M, Flora C, Massoudy P, et al
Concomitant tumourous lesions in the left atrium and aortic valve suspected to be myxoma.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Nov 18. pii: 5628299. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2019

PAPARELLA D, Malvindi PG, Santarpino G, Moscarelli M, et al
Full sternotomy and minimal access approaches for surgical aortic valve replacement: a multicentre propensity-matched study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Oct 24. pii: 5606744. doi: 10.1093.
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PAULSEN MJ, Imbrie-Moore AM, Wang H, Bae JH, et al
Mitral chordae tendineae force profile characterization using a posterior ventricular anchoring neochordal repair model for mitral regurgitation in a three-dimensional-printed ex vivo left heart simulator.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Oct 22. pii: 5602438. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
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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.
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Should the porcelain aorta be revisited in the era of transcatheter aortic valve replacement?
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October 2018

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September 2018

HASEGAWA S, Tanaka H, Okita Y
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Late aortic sinus thrombosis after aortic root replacement using a totally biological aortic valve conduit.
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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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Experience with stentless biological aortic valves.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 12. pii: 5095994. doi: 10.1093.
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DAEMEN JHT, Heuts S, Olsthoorn JR, Maessen JG, et al
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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?
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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
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MIURA S, Iba Y, Yamada A
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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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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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BAO L, Gao Q, Chen S, Chen Y, et al
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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
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TOMSIC A, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Off-pump mitral valve repair: is less really more?
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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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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jun 2. pii: 5032515. doi: 10.1093.
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018;53:1108-1111.
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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

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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.
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ALSOUFI B, Sinha R, McCracken C, Figueroa J, et al
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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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018;53:919-931.
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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.
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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
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Apr 26. pii: 4987885. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

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
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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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VEEN KM, Muslem R, Soliman OI, Caliskan K, et al
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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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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RUILE P, Minners J, Schoechlin S, Pache G, et al
Impact of the type of transcatheter heart valve on the incidence of early subclinical leaflet thrombosis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018;53:778-783.
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KIM D, Shim CY, Kim YJ, Chang BC, et al
Complicated infective endocarditis on mitral annular calcification with left ventricular pseudoaneurysm.
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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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DI EUSANIO M, Phan K, Berretta P, Carrel TP, et al
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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SIMEK M, Sluka M, Gwozdziewicz M
Percutaneous aspiration of calcium debris resulting in coronary artery occlusion after aortic valve replacement.
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Conventional aortic valve replacement in 2005 elderly patients: a 32-year experience.
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CONRADI L, Hilker M, Kempfert J, Borgermann J, et al
Prospective multicentre evaluation of a novel, low-profile transapical delivery system for self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation: 6-month outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Mar 14. pii: 4937875. doi: 10.1093.
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APHRAM G, De Kerchove L, Mastrobuoni S, Navarra E, et al
Re-repair of the failed mitral valve: insights into aetiology and surgical management.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Mar 14. pii: 4934948. doi: 10.1093.
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POH CL, Buratto E, Larobina M, Wynne R, et al
The Ross procedure in adults presenting with bicuspid aortic valve and pure aortic regurgitation: 85% freedom from reoperation at 20 years.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Mar 12. pii: 4931203. doi: 10.1093.
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WALTHER T, Manoharan G, Linke A, Mollmann H, et al
Incidence of new-onset left bundle branch block and predictors of new permanent pacemaker following transcatheter aortic valve replacement with the Portico valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Mar 9. pii: 4925524. doi: 10.1093.
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YAMANE Y, Furukawa T, Watari Y
A large left ventricular tumour protruding through the aortic valve.
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PETERSEN J, Voigtlander L, Schofer N, Neumann N, et al
Geometric changes in the aortic valve annulus during the cardiac cycle: impact on aortic valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Mar 5. pii: 4921287. doi: 10.1093.
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KOMAGAMINE M, Furukawa N, Gummert J, Borgermann J, et al
Posterior papillary muscle rupture after transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Mar 5. pii: 4921289. doi: 10.1093.
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COLLI A, Manzan E, Aidietis A, Rucinskas K, et al
An early European experience with transapical off-pump mitral valve repair with NeoChord implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Mar 5. pii: 4920932. doi: 10.1093.
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TOMSIC A, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Mitral valve infective endocarditis: putting the puzzle pieces together.
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ARSALAN M, Kim WK, Van Linden A, Liebetrau C, et al
Predictors and outcome of conversion to cardiac surgery during transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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NGUYEN A, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Dearani JA, et al
Does septal thickness influence outcome of myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
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Clinical long-term outcome of septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in infants.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018;53:538-544.
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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.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Feb 27. pii: 4912384. doi: 10.1093.
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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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Learning curve analysis of transapical NeoChord mitral valve repair.
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RICHARDT D, Haban-Rackebrandt SL, Stock S, Scharfschwerdt M, et al
A matter of thrombosis: different thrombus-like formations in balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve prostheses.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Feb 15. pii: 4862495. doi: 10.1093.
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VAN DER MERWE J, Van Praet F, Stockman B, Degrieck I, et al
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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BOURGUIGNON T, Espitalier F, Pantaleon C, Vermes E, et al
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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EUGENE M, Bruneval P, Bonnet N, Attias D, et al
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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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LENOIR M, Maesen B, Stevens LM, Cartier R, et al
Reimplantation versus remodelling with ring annuloplasty: comparison of mid-term outcomes after valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Feb 8. pii: 4844300. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHLOMICHER M, Taghiyev Z, AlJabery Y, Haldenwang PL, et al
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
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KOCHER A, Coti I, Laufer G, Andreas M, et al
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DI EUSANIO M, Vessella W, Carozza R, Capestro F, et al
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DE BONIS M, Lapenna E, Giambuzzi I, Meneghin R, et al
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ABE N, Yamazato T, Munakata H
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DOBROVIE M, Spampinato RA, Efimova E, da Rocha E Silva JG, et al
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NAKAJIMA A, Kawamoto H, Nakao T, Nakamura S, et al
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MONSEFI N, Risteski P, Miskovic A, Zierer A, et al
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NISHIDA H, Fukui T, Kasegawa H, Kin H, et al
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December 2017

JOSHI Y, Achouh P, Menasche P, Fabiani JN, et al
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When not to perform isolated tricuspid valve surgery? Our long-term experience in tricuspid valve replacement in highly symptomatic patients.
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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
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CHOI JW, Kim KH, Chang HW, Jang MJ, et al
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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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September 2017

FIORE A, Piscitelli M, Bergoend E, Couetil JP, et al
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August 2017

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July 2017

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June 2017

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May 2017

CARREL T
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Does morphological vessel analysis address pulmonary vascular physiology in patients with pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries?
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April 2017

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GRUBITZSCH H, Zobel S, Christ T, Holinski S, et al
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Aortic root aneurysm extending into the arch as a rare complication of Kawasaki disease: surgical management.
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ANDRESEN B, Mishra V, Lewandowska M, Andersen JG, et al
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: the edge-to-edge secures the correction of the systolic anterior motion.
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March 2017

JIA Q, Cen J, Zhuang J, Zhong X, et al
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BONAROS N, Petzina R, Cocchieri R, Jagielak D, et al
Transaortic transcatheter aortic valve implantation as a first-line choice or as a last resort? An analysis based on the ROUTE registrydagger.
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Elective surgery for ascending aortic aneurysm in the elderly: should there be an age cut-off?dagger.
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ITO T, Maekawa A, Hoshino S, Hayashi Y, et al
Three-port (one incision plus two-port) endoscopic mitral valve surgery without robotic assistancedagger.
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HOYER A, Lehmann S, Mende M, Noack T, et al
Custodiol versus cold Calafiore for elective cardiac arrest in isolated aortic valve replacement: a propensity-matched analysis of 7263 patientsdagger.
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BABLIAK OD, Mykychak YB, Motrechko OO, Yemets IM, et al
Surgical treatment of pulmonary atresia with major aortopulmonary collateral arteries in 83 consecutive patientsdagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2017 Mar 2. doi: 10.1093.
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ROSE D, Sissons M, Zacharias J
A large aortic valve vegetation: an unusual case of non-bacterial thrombotic (marantic) endocarditis.
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February 2017

TOMSIC A, Schneider AW, Palmen M, van Brakel TJ, et al
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NGUYEN TC, Terwelp MD, Thourani VH, Zhao Y, et al
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WANG Y, Jiang W, Liu J, Li G, et al
Early surgery versus conventional treatment for asymptomatic severe aortic regurgitation with normal ejection fraction and left ventricular dilatation.
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LAPENNA E, Pozzoli A, De Bonis M, La Canna G, et al
Mid-term outcomes of concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathydagger.
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PECHA S, Castro L, Gosau N, Linder M, et al
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SKOV SN, Ropcke DM, Tjornild MJ, Ilkjaer C, et al
Semi-rigid mitral annuloplasty rings improve myocardial stress adaptation compared to rigid rings: insights from in vitro and in vivo experimental evaluationdagger.
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BORGERMANN J, Holzhey DM, Thielmann M, Girdauskas E, et al
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JEFKINS MJ, Atoui R
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LANGHAMMER B, Huber C, Windecker S, Carrel T, et al
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STANGER O, Grabherr M, Gahl B, Longnus S, et al
Thrombocytopaenia after aortic valve replacement with stented, stentless and sutureless bioprostheses.
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January 2017

VALE NC, Abecasis J, Ribeiras R, Abecasis M, et al
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Valve thrombosis following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: significance of blood stasis on the leaflets.
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POKORNY S, Huenges K, Hansen JH, Schadow Y, et al
Off-pump mitral valved stent implantation: comparison of apical and subannular fixation techniques.
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GIRDAUSKAS E, Owais T, Fey B, Kuntze F, et al
Subannular perforation of left ventricular outflow tract associated with transcatheter valve implantation: pathophysiological background and clinical implications.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2017;51:91-96.
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SUGIURA J, Murayama H, Okada N
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BOUABDALLAOUI N, Demondion P, Lebreton G, Leprince P, et al
Fungal native pulmonary valve endocarditis: facing both medical and surgical challenges.
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December 2016

MIHOS CG, Yucel E, Santana O
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October 2016

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September 2016

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VOLA M, Fuzellier JF
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July 2016

CORREIA PM, Coutinho GF, Branco C, Antunes MJ, et al
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MIYAHARA S, Abe N, Matsueda T, Izawa N, et al
Impact of positional relationship of commissures on cusp function after valve-sparing root replacement for regurgitant bicuspid aortic valve.
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June 2016

VAN VEGHEL D, Marteijn M, de Mol B
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DOROBANTU DM, Pandey R, Sharabiani MT, Mahani AS, et al
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SCHNEIDER AW, Bokenkamp R, Bruggemans EF, Hazekamp MG, et al
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DEUTSCH MA, Prinzing A, Fiegl K, Wottke M, et al
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May 2016

KARASKOV A, Sharifulin R, Zheleznev S, Demin I, et al
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ONORATI F, Perrotti A, Reichart D, Mariscalco G, et al
Surgical factors and complications affecting hospital outcome in redo mitral surgery: insights from a multicentre experience.
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April 2016

LEHMANN S, Merk DR, Etz CD, Oberbach A, et al
Porcine xenograft for aortic, mitral and double valve replacement: long-term results of 2544 consecutive patients.
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March 2016

RUGGIERI VG, Anselmi A, Chabanne C, Lelong B, et al
Three-year haemodynamic performance of the St Jude Trifecta bioprosthesis.
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February 2016

HEIMANSOHN D, Roselli EE, Thourani VH, Wang S, et al
North American trial results at 1 year with the Sorin Freedom SOLO pericardial aortic valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:493-9.
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LEONTYEV S, Davierwala PM, Krogh G, Feder S, et al
Early and late outcomes of complex aortic root surgery in patients with aortic root abscesses.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:447-54.
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COLLI A, Marchetto G, Salizzoni S, Rinaldi M, et al
The TRIBECA study: (TRI)fecta (B)ioprosthesis (E)valuation versus (C)arpentier Magna-Ease in (A)ortic position.
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A partly thrombosed, non-coronary sinus of Valsalva aneurysm.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:704-5.
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Biventricular repair for common atrioventricular canal defect with parachute left atrioventricular valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:546-51.
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MISKOVIC A, Monsefi N, Karimian-Tabrizi A, Zierer A, et al
A 17-year, single-centre experience with the Ross procedure: fulfilling the promise of a durable option without anticoagulation?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:514-9.
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The Ross procedure in young adults: over 20 years of experience in our Institution.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:507-12.
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January 2016

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In search of the right study design for bicuspid aortopathy treatment.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:109-10.
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SHRESTHA M, Fischlein T, Meuris B, Flameng W, et al
European multicentre experience with the sutureless Perceval valve: clinical and haemodynamic outcomes up to 5 years in over 700 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:234-41.
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SPONGA S, Daffarra C, Pavoni D, Vendramin I, et al
Surgical management of destructive aortic endocarditis: left ventricular outflow reconstruction with the Sorin Pericarbon Freedom stentless bioprosthesisdagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016;49:242-8.
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March 2015

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Re-expansion pulmonary oedema after minimally invasive cardiac surgery with right mini-thoracotomydagger.
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The effect of pulmonary hypertension on ovine tricuspid annular dynamicsdagger
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