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Articles published in Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

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    July 2025
  1. DE PAULIS R, Bakhtiary F, Ahmad AE, Andreas M, et al
    Gender-based outcomes following surgical aortic valve replacement: a multicentre propensity score matching analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 3:ezaf099. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  2. AL-EBRAHIM KE
    Tricuspid valve revisited.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf189.
    PubMed    


  3. XIAO R, Li F, Yu S
    Commentary on 'Seven-year outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement with a stented bovine pericardial bioprosthesis in over 1100 patients: a prospective multicentre analysis'.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf153.
    PubMed    


    June 2025
  4. DOENST T, Gregg AC, Kirov H, Di Franco A, et al
    Surgical vs. transcatheter treatment of aortic valve stenosis-A meta-analysis of low-risk randomized trials with completed 5-year follow-up.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 28:ezaf215. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  5. FINKE J, Pasierski M, Dabrowski EJ, Kurasz A, et al
    Permanent pacemaker implantation following mitral valve surgery. State-of-the-art scoping review.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 26:ezaf210. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. GUARIENTO A, Cattapan C, Doulamis IP, Tobota Z, et al
    Aortic valve surgery in adolescents and young adults: analysis of early operative data from the european congenital heart surgeons association database.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 26:ezaf101. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. VAIKOM HOUSE A, Singh A, Sapruangrang A, Jaeggi E, et al
    Borderline left ventricular hypoplasia without significant aortic or mitral stenosis: Cardiac magnetic resonance criteria for biventricular repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 19:ezaf203. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. FLORIAN A, Auer J, Reichardt B, Krotka P, et al
    The choice of surgical aortic valve replacement type and mid-term outcomes in 50 to 65-year-olds: Results of the AUTHEARTVISIT study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 17:ezaf200. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. HINKOV H, Roehrich L, Lee CB, Klein C, et al
    Transcatheter management of left-sided valvular heart disease following heart transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 11:ezaf191. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  10. DAGNEGARD H, Schneider AW, Timmermans PT, Glaser N, et al
    Sex difference in aortic root replacement with a stentless bioprosthesisdagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf161.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  11. PARK SJ, Kim K, Kim HR, Kim HJ, et al
    Sex differences in outcomes after rheumatic and degenerative mitral surgery: a long-term follow-up analysis on 3012 patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf172.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2025
  12. MARIN-CUARTAS M, Zaid S, Kempfert J, Borger MA, et al
    Mitral valve surgery after failed transcatheter intervention for mitral regurgitation: surgical techniques, challenges, and outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 May 24:ezaf179. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. SCHAEFER A, Schofer N, Castro L, Reichenspurner H, et al
    Tricuspid valve replacement after dislocation of a transcatheter tricuspid heart valve.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 May 10:ezaf166. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2025
  14. IRIMIE V, Urbanski PP
    Annuloplasty for narrowing of the aortic annulus.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Apr 22:ezaf093. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  15. BEARPARK LOF, Dismorr M, Franco-Cereceda A, Sartipy U, et al
    Implications of pacemaker implantation after aortic valve surgery for endocarditis: a nationwide study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Apr 8:ezaf125. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2025

  16. Corrigendum to: Anatomical evaluation of a novel echocardiography based tricuspid valve classification in 60 hearts from body donors.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf123.
    PubMed    


  17. DENISSELLE T, Jungling M, Rousse N, Juthier F, et al
    Modified Ross procedure with pulmonary autograft reinforcement within a Valsalva Dacron graft: long-term resultsdagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf133.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  18. WEI LM, Pereda D, Ramzy D, Khaliel FH, et al
    Longitudinal outcomes following international multicenter experience with robotic aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 25:ezaf103. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. RIZZA V, Ancona F, Ingallina G, Stella S, et al
    Prevalence, clinical characterization, management, and evolution of bicuspid aortic valve classified according to the 2021 international consensus statement in a tertiary care hospital.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 24:ezaf109. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  20. PIPERATA A, Van Den Eynde J, Cuartas MM, Bortolussi G, et al
    Long-term outcomes after bioprosthetic tricuspid valve replacement: a multicenter study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 24:ezaf107. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. IRIMIE V, Urbanski PP
    Aortic root repair using reimplantation or remodelling with and without an annuloplasty: A need for randomized studies.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 14:ezaf078. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  22. ZHANG W, Jiang Q, Liu Y, Zhu Y, et al
    Surgical outcomes of aortic valve replacement in children with ross and ozaki procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 14:ezaf088. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. JAN ANKERSMIT H, Auer J
    Implant mechanical aortic valves (m-AVR) and start anticoagulation and save young patients (<70 years) or "dogs howl and the caravan will move on".
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 13:ezaf086. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  24. IFTIKHAR QUA, Safwan Z
    Optimising aortic valve repair: the need for long-term comparisons of cardiocel and available alternatives.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 8:ezaf077. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  25. KARI FA, Czerny M, Borger M, Misfeld M, et al
    Valve-sparing aortic root replacement for valves with paracommissural fenestrations: which valve will fail?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf034.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  26. WEIXLER V, Murin P, Samman B, Gaal J, et al
    Subcoronary versus full-root Ross procedure for the paediatric population: an early-to-midterm bicentric experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf062.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  27. TAGLIAFIERRO M, Chauvette V, Bouhout I, Levesque S, et al
    Learning curve of the Ross procedure after more than 650 interventions: a single-centre, retrospective analysisdagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf071.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  28. SUGIMURA Y, Schottler FI, Mehdiani A, Akhyari P, et al
    Careful monitoring is still required for decellularized donor aortic valves in terms of tailor-made medicine.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Mar 3:ezaf010. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


    February 2025
  29. IRIMIE VP, Nasra W, Atieh A, Ahmidou A, et al
    Aortic valve reconstruction with Cardiocel: midterm results.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Feb 19:ezaf049. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. KIM JS, Kim J, Kang Y, Sohn SH, et al
    Comparison of bioprosthetic valves in primary isolated aortic valve replacement: a nationwide study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Feb 11:ezaf031. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. HINKOV H, Lee CB, Greve D, Klein C, et al
    Integrated double redo percutaneous valve replacement: simultaneous transcatheter aortic and mitral valve management.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Feb 6:ezaf023. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  32. CHAN J, Narayan P, Fudulu DP, Dong T, et al
    Long-term clinical outcomes in patients between the age of 50-70 years receiving biological versus mechanical aortic valve prostheses.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf033.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  33. LANSAC E, Veen KM, Joseph A, Jaber PB, et al
    The First International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Standard Dataset for Reporting Outcomes in Heart Valve Disease: Moving From Device- to Patient-Centered Outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezae254.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  34. KADOWAKI S, Fan CS, Zahiri Y, Yap KH, et al
    Impact of cardiac position, morphology and operative technique on long-term Fontan outcomes in heterotaxydagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf025.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. LEE H, Kim J, Jung JH, Yoo JS, et al
    Surgical tricuspid edge-to-edge repair: double-orifice repair versus clover repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf050.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  36. MUNERETTO C, D'Alonzo M, Baudo M, Como L, et al
    Outcomes of patients with mitral annular disjunction undergoing mitral valve repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Feb 1:ezaf029. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2025
  37. LEE JH, Kim YJ, Kim JE, Song K, et al
    Prognostic impact of one-year permanent pacemaker implantation after mitral valve surgery with the Cox-maze procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jan 29:ezaf018. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. BONATTI J
    Passing the learning curve in robotic mitral valve repair-what do we know in 2025?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jan 28:ezaf012. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  39. ABELN KB, Froede L, Ehrlich T, Souko I, et al
    Ross procedure for aortic regurgitation versus stenosis in adults with and without autograft support.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jan 28:ezaf021. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  40. ZITO F, Veen KM, Melina G, Lansac E, et al
    Aortic valve repair in adults: long-term clinical outcomes and echocardiographic evolution in different valve repair techniques.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jan 28:ezaf020. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. KHOKHAR A, De Backer O
    Valve expansion: the next frontier for lifetime management in transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jan 17:ezaf003. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


    December 2024
  42. MOSCARELLI M, Venkatesh A, Berland K, Yeats B, et al
    Post-implant transcatheter aortic prosthesis deformation: tricuspid versus bicuspid valve.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;67:ezae451.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  43. ARJOMANDI RAD A, Streukens S, Vainer J, Athanasiou T, et al
    The current state of the multidisciplinary heart team approach: a systematic review.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;67:ezae461.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2024
  44. CHEHAB O, Long E, Androshchuk V, Gill H, et al
    Right ventricular to pulmonary arterial coupling as a predictor of survival in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery for mitral regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 28:ezae421. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  45. LISIGNOLI V, Iannaccone G, Murphy M, Kacar P, et al
    Surgical valve replacement in adults late after total cavo-pulmonary connection/Fontan procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae394.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. PITTS L, Dini M, Goecke S, Kofler M, et al
    Enhanced recovery after minimally invasive cardiac surgery following a zero ICU concept-a propensity score-matched analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae439.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  47. ZANCANARO E, Carino D, Lorusso R, Del Forno B, et al
    Long-term results of edge-to-edge and neochordal mitral repair for isolated anterior leaflet lesion: a propensity match analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae435.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  48. SANDOVAL E, Bhoera RA, Tomsic A, Morales-Rey I, et al
    Learning curve of robotic mitral repair: prospective two-centre study of proficiency and clinical outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae426.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  49. JASINSKI MJ
    Hybrid internal annuloplasty: 'Ring and Belt on the outside'.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae430.
    PubMed    


  50. WILBRING M, Arzt S, Taghizadeh-Waghefi A, Petrov A, et al
    The transaxillary concept for minimally invasive isolated aortic valve replacement: results of 1,000 consecutive patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 27:ezae427. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. SABIK JF 3RD, Rao V, Dagenais F, Moront MG, et al
    7-Year outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement with a stented bovine pericardial bioprosthesis in over 1100 patients: a prospective multicenter analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 20:ezae414. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  52. ONO Y, Yajima S, Kainuma S, Kawamoto N, et al
    Optimizing ring selection for secondary tricuspid regurgitation: the role of body size.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 14:ezae407. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  53. TOMINAGA Y, Iwai S, Taira M, Tsumura S, et al
    Residual pulmonary stenosis and right ventricular contractility in repaired tetralogy of fallot.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 12:ezae403. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  54. ANCONA F, Bellettini M, Polizzi G, Paci G, et al
    Short-term outcome after isolated tricuspid valve surgery: prognostic role of right ventricular strain.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 9:ezae405. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. KIM K, Kim T, Yoon S, Kim HR, et al
    Prognostic impact of mild renal dysfunction in patients undergoing valve surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae409.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2024
  56. GALLITTO E, Spath P, Faggioli GL, Saia F, et al
    Simultaneous versus staged approach in transcatheter aortic valve implantation for severe stenosis and endovascular aortic repair for thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Oct 23:ezae379. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  57. NTINOPOULOS V, Biefer HRC, Dzemali O
    Permanent pacemaker implantation after concomitant mitral and tricuspid valve surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Oct 23:ezae380. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  58. WANG H, Zhu Y, Quintana E, Ibanez C, et al
    Systolic anterior motion mediated mitral regurgitation and surgical management in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Oct 16:ezae376. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  59. HANSSON EC, Martinsson A, Baranowska J, Torngren C, et al
    Betablockers and clinical outcome after surgical aortic valve replacement-a report from the SWEDEHEART registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Oct 7:ezae365. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. SANDOVAL E, Morales-Rey I, Bartolozzi L, Sanchez J, et al
    Closed-chest robotic mitral repair using a semi-rigid ring inserted through a trocar.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae362.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. PRADEGAN N, Gerosa G
    One, no one, and one hundred thousand: the Barlow's disease, not only a matter of ring.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae356.
    PubMed    


    September 2024
  62. RASCHPICHLER M, Kiefer P, Otto W, Noack T, et al
    Redo surgical aortic valve replacement for bioprosthetic structural valve deterioration.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Sep 28:ezae353. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. AIMAN U, Shahzad U, Azad Z, Sheikh MA, et al
    Artificial intelligence enhanced strategies for reducing mortality in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: improving outcomes and minimizing risks.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Sep 27:ezae357. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  64. GIRDAUSKAS E, Stock S, Owais T, Dumps C, et al
    External fixation of an internal aortic annuloplasty device: advancing the technique.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Sep 25:ezae350. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. OLSTHOORN JR, Tjon Joek Tjien A, Heuts S, Bouwmeester S, et al
    Permanent pacemaker implantation after combined mitral- and tricuspid valve surgery-a nationwide multicentre study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Sep 11:ezae328. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  66. MIHALJ M, Nucera M, Ferro C, Mosbahi S, et al
    Right ventricular function in Marfan patients remains stable despite multiple cardiac interventions.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae313.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  67. Corrigendum to: Impact of explanted valve type on aortic valve reoperations: nationwide UK experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae340.
    PubMed    


    August 2024
  68. FIALKA NM, Watkins AR, Alam A, El-Andari R, et al
    Tissue versus Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 50-70: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Aug 21:ezae283. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. VAN KAMPEN A, Butte S, Paneitz DC, Nagata Y, et al
    Presentation and outcomes of women and men undergoing surgery for degenerative mitral regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Aug 14:ezae312. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. GIRDAUSKAS E, Owais T, Dumps C, Favot E, et al
    Mitral valve repair in ventricular functional mitral regurgitation: a simplified technique of papillary muscles relocation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Aug 12:ezae308. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. RUGE H, Krane M
    Left ventricular stent-graft implantation for severe left-ventricular outflow tract obstruction after transcatheter mitral valve implantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Aug 9:ezae305. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  72. GOFUS J, Vojacek J, Karalko M, Zacek P, et al
    Aortic valve performance after remodelling versus reimplantation in a propensity-matched comparison.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae234.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2024
  73. PETERSS S, Fabry TG, Steffen J, Orban M, et al
    Aortic Valved Homograft Degeneration: Surgical or Transcatheter Approach for Repeat Aortic Valve Replacement?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jul 22:ezae280. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. SARIKOUCH S, Horke A, Avsar M
    Authors; response to "Enhancing decellularized aortic allografts for paediatric aortic valve replacement: insights and future directions.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jul 12:ezae273. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  75. AL-ZUBAIDI FI, Hussein N, Smith H, Al-Adhami A, et al
    20 Years of triple-valve surgery in the UK: demographic and outcome trends.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae268.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  76. Corrigendum to: Five-year outcomes of different techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair in Barlow's disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae279.
    PubMed    


  77. VAN HOOF L, Rooyackers B, Schuermans A, Duponselle J, et al
    Long-term outcome after the Ross procedure in 173 adults with up to 25 years of follow-up.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae267.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    June 2024
  78. ROKUI S, Gottschalk B, Peng D, Groenewoud R, et al
    Long-term outcomes of isolated mechanical vs. bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement in different age groups of propensity-matched patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 27:ezae245. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  79. SCHWENDT K, Pruizde P, Zwinz S, Weissinger S, et al
    Anatomical evaluation of a novel echocardiography based tricuspid valve classification in 60 hearts from body donors.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 19:ezae240. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. AUER J, Krotka P, Reichardt B, Traxler D, et al
    Selection for transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement and mid-term survival: results of the AUTHEARTVISIT study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 12:ezae214. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. HORKE A, Boethig D, Sarikouch S
    Authors; response to the invited commentary on decellularized aortic allografts for paediatric aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 5:ezae212. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  82. SQUIERS JJ, Brinkman WT
    Decellularized aortic allografts for aortic valve replacement: same song, second verse?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae197.
    PubMed    


  83. GAWEDA B, Goodyke A, Prokop J, Arora S, et al
    Differential gene expression of leaflet tissue in chronic ovine functional tricuspid regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 3:ezae218. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  84. KAHROVIC A, Herkner H, Angleitner P, Werner P, et al
    Automated titanium fastener for surgical aortic valve replacement-preventive role for infective endocarditis?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae236.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2024
  85. POLZL L, Gollmann-Tepekoylu C, Nagele F, Cetin K, et al
    Five-year outcomes of different techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair in barlow's disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 May 23:ezae213. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. MILOJEVIC M, Sousa-Uva M, Marin-Cuartas M, Kaul S, et al
    Same evidence different recommendations: a methodological assessment of transatlantic guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 May 11:ezae184. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  87. WANTIEZ P, Flecher E, Heautot JF, Allain G, et al
    Apico-aortic conduit: a readily available technical modification.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae160.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. DAETER EJ, de Beaufort HWL, Roefs MM, van Boven WJP, et al
    First-time surgical aortic valve replacement: nationwide trends and outcomes from The Netherlands Heart Registration.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae177.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  89. MUKHARYAMOV M, Caldonazo T, Kirov H, Doenst T, et al
    Importance of valve competence-what do repair durability and pharmacoadherence have in common?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae205.
    PubMed    


    April 2024
  90. KANG J, Hoyer A, Dieterlen MT, Oetzel H, et al
    Comparison of modified del nido and custodiol(R) cardioplegia in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 16:ezae161. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  91. OO AY, Loubani M, Gerdisch MW, Zacharias J, et al
    On-X aortic valve replacement patients treated with low dose warfarin and low dose aspirin.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 15:ezae117. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. EHRLICH T, Abeln KB, Froede L, Schmitt F, et al
    Twenty-five years' experience with isolated bicuspid aortic valve repair: impact of commissural orientation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 12:ezae163. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  93. ITO C, Kohno H, Matsuura K, Watanabe M, et al
    Mid-term outcomes of right ventricular papillary muscle approximation for severe functional tricuspid regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 11:ezae151. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  94. BOVE T
    Decellularized aortic allografts for aortic valve replacement in children: a valid option?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 5:ezae145. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


    March 2024
  95. ASADA S, Oda S, Maeda Y, Fujita S, et al
    Configuration of the neoaortic root after chimney reconstruction in the Norwood procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae103.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  96. CONDELLO I
    What is often omitted in contemporary myocardial protections.
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