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Articles published in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
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May 2020

BADHWAR V
Transcatheter mitral valve intervention: Consensus, quality, and equipoise.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)30740.
PubMed

April 2020

JUNQUERA L, Kalavrouziotis D, Cote M, Dumont E, et al
Results of transcarotid compared with transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)30790.
PubMed Abstract available

KUHN EW, Liakopoulos OJ
Commentary: Transapical aortic valve replacement versus surgical aortic valve replacement: A fundamental touchstone!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 11. pii: S0022-5223(20)30822.
PubMed

FERRARIS VA
Commentary: How does the aortic wall interact with the aortic valve?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30771.
PubMed

LEONE A, Murana G, Pacini D
Commentary: Transapical aortic valve replacement: There are other fish in the sea.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30767.
PubMed

NAFDAY HB, Grossi EA
Commentary: Decoding transcatheter treatment of functional mitral regurgitation: The balancing act-where do we sit on the seesaw?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30812.
PubMed

MITCHELL ME
Commentary: No justification for transplantation in place of standard surgical palliation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1463-1465.
PubMed

MASCIO CE
Commentary: Unicorns and leprechauns.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1462-1463.
PubMed

KURLANSKY P, Bagiella E
Knowledge in numbers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1258-1259.
PubMed

KOSSAR AP, George I, Gordon R, Ferrari G, et al
Bacterial infiltration and bioprosthetic valve failure: Emerging diagnostics for emerging therapies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1279-1282.
PubMed

Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1242-1244.
PubMed

HAWKINS RB, Mehaffey JH
Commentary: Variability matters-lessons for quality and health policy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1245-1246.
PubMed

ATKINS M, Reardon MJ
Commentary: Constant variability.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1247-1248.
PubMed

ROMEO JLR, Papageorgiou G, Takkenberg JJM, Roos-Hesselink JW, et al
Influence of pregnancy on long-term durability of allografts in right ventricular outflow tract.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1508-1516.
PubMed Abstract available

MORI M, Bin Mahmood SU, Schranz AJ, Sultan I, et al
Risk of reoperative valve surgery for endocarditis associated with drug use.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1262-1268.
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BAPAT V, Tang GHL
Emerging transcatheter options for tricuspid regurgitation: Many shades of gray.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 1. pii: S0022-5223(20)30527.
PubMed

March 2020

LAZAR HL
Commentary: Determining the risk for dissection and rupture in patients with aortic regurgitation-size may not matter.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 31. pii: S0022-5223(20)30730.
PubMed

PAONE G, Grubb KJ
Commentary: Surgical or transapical aortic valve replacement? Does the answer matter if you are asking the wrong question?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)30713.
PubMed

GELIJNS AC, Moskowitz AJ, O'Gara PT, Giustino G, et al
Transcatheter mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation: Evaluating the evidence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30630.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Commentary: Are the results of reimplantation of the aortic valve the same for bicuspid and tricuspid valves?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30623.
PubMed

MUNTANE-CAROL G, Rodes-Cabau J
Commentary: Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions for treating isolated tricuspid regurgitation: Toward a new gold standard?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30603.
PubMed

MICK SL
Commentary: Patients who move better do better: Implications of mobility limitations in transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30595.
PubMed

SEQUEIRA GROSS TM, Lindner D, Ojeda FM, Neumann J, et al
Comparison of microstructural alterations in the proximal aorta between aortic stenosis and regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 12. pii: S0022-5223(20)30548.
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HIRJI SA, Kaneko T
Commentary: Paying it forward with concomitant tricuspid valve intervention-does a stitch in time really save lives?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 9. pii: S0022-5223(20)30542.
PubMed

MOHAMMADI S, Kalavrouziotis D
Commentary: Tricuspid regurgitation and aortic valve replacement: Act or observe?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 9. pii: S0022-5223(20)30543.
PubMed

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Choi YH
Commentary: Tricuspid valve disease at the time of surgical aortic valve replacement: Treat it or leave it?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 9. pii: S0022-5223(20)30545.
PubMed

BRESCIA AA, Watt TMF, Rosenbloom LM, Murray SL, et al
Anterior versus posterior leaflet mitral valve repair: A propensity-matched analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30520.
PubMed Abstract available

LALA A, Chang HL, Liu X, Charles EJ, et al
Risk for non-home discharge following surgery for ischemic mitral valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)30524.
PubMed Abstract available

QUINTESSENZA J
Commentary: Pulmonary valve replacement-Is this the best we can do?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1074.
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HUDDLESTON CB, Fiore AC
Commentary: Is this a bridge too far?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e225-e226.
PubMed

STEIN LH, Britton LW
Commentary: Mitral repair-Where it all comes together?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e187.
PubMed

BHAMA JK
Commentary: A tale of two valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:908-909.
PubMed

CHIKWE J
Commentary: When is a simple tube graft a disservice in type-A dissection?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:770-771.
PubMed

BECHTEL JFM
Commentary: When suction alone is not enough.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:906-907.
PubMed

ASAI T
Commentary: More valuable data on aortic blood flow patterns in valve-sparing aortic root replacements.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:811-812.
PubMed

PREVENTZA O, de la Cruz KI, Coselli JS
Commentary: In surgery for acute type A aortic dissection, follow the principles and do what you need to do.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:768-769.
PubMed

FONG LS, Betts K, Bell D, Konstantinov IE, et al
Complete atrioventricular septal defect repair in Australia: Results over 25 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1014-1025.
PubMed Abstract available

PRADEGAN N, Marinez Munoz Y, Vida VL, Leon-Wyss JR, et al
Subaxillary bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis in an infant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e235-e237.
PubMed

PRAGT H, Schoots MH, Accord RE, Arrigoni SC, et al
A stented bovine pericardial prosthesis in the pulmonary position.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:1063-1071.
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YOSHIDA S, Toda K, Miyagawa S, Sawa Y, et al
Computational fluid dynamics visualizes turbulent flow in the aortic root of a patient under continuous-flow left ventricular assist device support.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e205-e207.
PubMed

February 2020

VAN DER WULP K, van Wely MH, Schoon Y, Vart P, et al
Geriatric assessment in the prediction of delirium and long-term survival after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)30514.
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STACHON P, Kaier K, Oettinger V, Bothe W, et al
Transapical aortic valve replacement versus surgical aortic valve replacement: A subgroup analyses for at-risk populations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)30517.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM DJ, Lee S, Lee SH, Youn YN, et al
The fate of residual aortic regurgitation after ascending aorta replacement in type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 26. pii: S0022-5223(20)30431.
PubMed Abstract available

PORTERIE J, Kalavrouziotis D, Mohammadi S
Commentary: Subclinical valve thrombosis: A game-changer issue in transcatheter aortic valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30494.
PubMed

SARVANANTHAN S, Barlow CW
Commentary: Subclinical valve thrombosis-Are all transcatheter aortic valves created equal?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30477.
PubMed

JOHNSTON DR, Griffith BP, Puskas JD, Bavaria JE, et al
Intermediate-term outcomes of aortic valve replacement using a bioprosthesis with a novel tissue.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30474.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN S, Grossi EA
Commentary: Interventions for mitral regurgitation: The sorting hat expands.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30486.
PubMed

CHANCELLOR WZ, Mehaffey JH, Beller JP, Hawkins RB, et al
Impact of tricuspid regurgitation with and without repair during aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30424.
PubMed Abstract available

COTI I, Schukro C, Drevinja F, Haberl T, et al
Conduction disturbances following surgical aortic valve replacement with a rapid-deployment bioprosthesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30433.
PubMed Abstract available

HEITKEMPER M, Sivakumar S, Hatoum H, Dollery J, et al
Simple 2-dimensional anatomic model to predict the risk of coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30435.
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WOLDENDORP K, Doyle MP, Black D, Ng M, et al
Subclinical valve thrombosis in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30434.
PubMed Abstract available

ASHIKHMINA E, Schaff HV, Daly RC, Stulak JM, et al
Risk factors and progression of systolic anterior motion after mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 16. pii: S0022-5223(20)30195.
PubMed Abstract available

REARDON MJ, Kleiman NS
Commentary: Pacemaker requirement with rapid-deployment aortic valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30393.
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BACHA E
Commentary: Aortic valve reconstruction with neocuspidization-A word of caution?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30418.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Commentary: Repair or replace rheumatic mitral valves?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30414.
PubMed

FU J, Li Y, Zhang H, Han J, et al
Outcomes of mitral valve repair compared with replacement for patients with rheumatic heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30286.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIVASSO P, Bruno VD
Commentary: Surgical aortic valve bioprostheses are still around and looking good.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30415.
PubMed

YUH DD
Commentary: Missing a beat? Implications of heart block with rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30397.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Burns DJP, Wierup P
Commentary: Mitral valve repair wins again.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)30284.
PubMed

PACINI D, Murana G
Commentary: Trends in mitral valve interventions: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)30280.
PubMed

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Choi YH
Commentary: Progressive aortic valve regurgitation after replacement of the dissected ascending aorta: An unsolved dilemma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 1. pii: S0022-5223(20)30274.
PubMed

January 2020

LEHTO J, Gunn J, Bjorn R, Malmberg M, et al
Adverse events and survival with postpericardiotomy syndrome after surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)30231.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU S, Egorova N, Moskowitz G, Giustino G, et al
Trends in MitraClip, mitral valve repair, and mitral valve replacement from 2000 to 2016.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 22. pii: S0022-5223(20)30182.
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EDELMAN JJ, Meduri CU, Thourani VH
Commentary: Aortic stenosis in young patients-planning a lifetime of aortic valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(20)30093.
PubMed

AD N, Gammie JS
Commentary: Late tricuspid valve insufficiency following mitral valve repair: A marker or a cause for inferior outcome?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)30021.
PubMed

December 2019

CHEEMA FH, Loyalka P, Rajagopal K
Commentary: Treating "functional" tricuspid valve regurgitation-why, when, and how?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)40869.
PubMed

IKENO Y, Yokawa K, Yamanaka K, Inoue T, et al
The fate of aortic root and aortic regurgitation after supracoronary ascending aortic replacement for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 12. pii: S0022-5223(19)32365.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCARTHY PM, Szlapka M, Kruse J, Kislitsina ON, et al
The relationship of atrial fibrillation and tricuspid annular dilation to late tricuspid regurgitation in patients with degenerative mitral repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 12. pii: S0022-5223(19)37077.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Commentary: Expanding the indications for reimplantation of aortic valve to patients with acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 7. pii: S0022-5223(19)36110.
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KING G, d'Udekem Y
Commentary: Moderate atrioventricular valve regurgitation may be too much to bear for a single ventricle.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1649-1651.
PubMed

DI BACCO L, Glauber M, Miceli A
Commentary: Valve sparing in aortic root aneurysms-An old promise or a concrete chance?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1514-1515.
PubMed

November 2019

SOHN SH, Kim KH, Lee Y, Choi JW, et al
Long-term outcomes of rigid ring versus De Vega annuloplasty for functional tricuspid regurgitation: A propensity score-matching analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 30. pii: S0022-5223(19)33963.
PubMed Abstract available

LEHMANN S, Jawad K, Dieterlen MT, Hoyer A, et al
Durability and clinical experience using a bovine pericardial prosthetic aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)33473.
PubMed Abstract available

SHASHIDHARAN S, Chai P
Commentary: Aortic valve reconstruction and the Ozaki procedure in children-Finding the best fit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)33475.
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KONSTANTINOV IE, Ivanov YY
Commentary: Aortic valve calcification: A new story with a twist?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)33467.
PubMed

MARISCALCO G, Juvonen T, Biancari F
Commentary: Age is just an element of the quality of life puzzle following aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)33463.
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DE MARTINO A, Bortolotti U
Commentary: In the pursuit of perfect mitral valve repair: A stitch in time saves nine.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)33487.
PubMed

JAZWIEC T, Malinowski M, Ferguson H, Wodarek J, et al
Effect of variable annular reduction on functional tricuspid regurgitation and right ventricular dynamics in an ovine model of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)33119.
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BURNS DJP, Rapetto F, Angelini GD, Benedetto U, et al
Body mass index and early outcomes following mitral valve surgery for degenerative disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)33118.
PubMed Abstract available

GAMMIE JS
Commentary: Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene cordal implantation for mitral valve repair: The founder series.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)33115.
PubMed

MENNANDER AA
Commentary: Two clinical solutions and many molecular options for aortic valve stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(19)33082.
PubMed

YUH DD
Commentary: Closing in on aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(19)33075.
PubMed

PAWALE A, McCarthy PM
Commentary: Residual mitral regurgitation: The fork in the road.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(19)33084.
PubMed

MENNANDER AA
Commentary: Reversibility of aortic valve stenosis?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 13. pii: S0022-5223(19)32751.
PubMed

SLAUGHTER MS, Badhwar V, Ising M, Ganzel BL, et al
Optimum surgical treatment for tricuspid valve infective endocarditis: An analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons national database.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)32516.
PubMed Abstract available

SADRI V, Madukauwa-David ID, Yoganathan AP
In vitro evaluation of a new aortic valved conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 5. pii: S0022-5223(19)32361.
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KLAUTZ RJM, Vriesendorp MD, Dagenais F, Labrousse L, et al
Antithrombotic therapy and bleeding events after aortic valve replacement with a novel bioprosthesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)32400.
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LOULMET DF, Ranganath NK, Neragi-Miandoab S, Koeckert MS, et al
Advanced experience allows robotic mitral valve repair in the presence of extensive mitral annular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)32405.
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KITAHARA H, Edelman JJ, Thourani VH
Commentary: Technology to make the invisible "visible": Novel optical visualization system for off-pump artificial chordae implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1341-1342.
PubMed

KHOO B, Buratto E, Fricke TA, Gelbart B, et al
Outcomes of surgery for infective endocarditis in children: A 30-year experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1399-1409.
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MACHAIDZE Z, Mencattelli M, Arnal G, Price K, et al
Optically-guided instrument for transapical beating-heart delivery of artificial mitral chordae tendineae.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1332-1340.
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ALLEN KB, Chhatriwalla AK, Saxon JT, Cohen DJ, et al
Bioprosthetic valve fracture: Technical insights from a multicenter study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1317-1328.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2019

BLOKZIJL F, Houterman S, van Straten BHM, Daeter E, et al
The impact of surgical aortic valve replacement on quality of life-a multicenter study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)32369.
PubMed Abstract available

JARRETT MJ, Yao Q, Venardos N, Weyant MJ, et al
Simvastatin down-regulates osteogenic response in cultured human aortic valve interstitial cells.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)32381.
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HATOUM H, Lilly S, Maureira P, Crestanello J, et al
The hemodynamics of transcatheter aortic valves in transcatheter aortic valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 30. pii: S0022-5223(19)32354.
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WIGGINS LM, Mimic B, Issitt R, Ilic S, et al
The utility of aortic valve leaflet reconstruction techniques in children and young adults.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)32356.
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YUH DD
Commentary: Mitral valve re-repair: Rejection of imperfection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)32297.
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BERDAJS DA
Commentary: Quality of life following aortic valve replacement in era of transcatheter approach: Change of time.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 24. pii: S0022-5223(19)32286.
PubMed

ZHOU T, Han D, Liu J, Shi J, et al
Factors influencing osteogenic differentiation of human aortic valve interstitial cells.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)32255.
PubMed Abstract available

IMIELSKI B, Malaisrie SC, Pham DT, Kruse J, et al
The impact of intraoperative residual mild regurgitation after repair of degenerative mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 17. pii: S0022-5223(19)32244.
PubMed Abstract available

EL-ESHMAWI A, Anyanwu A, Boateng P, Pawale A, et al
Second crossclamp to perfect degenerative mitral valve repair: Decision-making algorithm, safety, and outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 16. pii: S0022-5223(19)32196.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIH E, Squiers JJ, Baxter RD, DiMaio JM, et al
Commentary: Molecular pathogenesis of aortic stenosis: Will the puzzle pieces ever fit together?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)32201.
PubMed

FROJD V, Folino G, Jeppsson A, Dellgren G, et al
Mortality after tricuspid valve procedures: A 27-year, single-center experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)32212.
PubMed Abstract available

EDELMAN JJ, Shults C, Thourani VH
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement valve durability: Good enough for young, low-risk patients?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 13. pii: S0022-5223(19)31680.
PubMed

PAONE G, Greenbaum AB
Commentary: Transcatheter aortic valve-in-transcatheter aortic valve replacement-Are we learning more and knowing less?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)32157.
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TAKAYAMA H, Nguyen S, Weiner SD
Commentary: Watch how the mitral valve is repaired at septal myectomy (and root replacement).
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)32160.
PubMed

ALDEA GS
Commentary: Tricuspid valve ring characteristics: Physiologically important, clinically relevant, or too little too late?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)32165.
PubMed

RAJAGOPAL K
Commentary: Preprocedural diagnostic imaging for transcatheter aortic valve implantation-Videri quam esse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 8. pii: S0022-5223(19)32152.
PubMed

ALTSHULER PJ, Atluri P
Commentary: Aortic replacement for bicuspid aortic valve disease-How much is too much (or too little)?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 4. pii: S0022-5223(19)32129.
PubMed

DAGENAIS F
Commentary: Open hemi-arch replacement in bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy without arch dilatation? If it's not broken, no need to fix it!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)32116.
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HARLOFF MT, Percy ED, Aranki SF
Commentary: Reinventing the wheel of mitral valve surgery survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)32121.
PubMed

BAXTER RD, Squiers JJ, DiMaio JM
Commentary: Off-pump mitral repair-Augmenting the future.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e137.
PubMed

RAO V
Commentary: Concomitant valvular intervention at the time of ventricular assist device implant: Too much or not enough?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1090-1091.
PubMed

KALAVROUZIOTIS D, Dagenais F
Commentary: Concomitant valve surgery during left ventricular assist device implantation is risk free: Is God in the details or is it the devil?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1092-1093.
PubMed

DI MAURO M, Foschi M, Tancredi F, Lorusso R, et al
Commentary: Shall we stop looking for the lord of the ring?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1071-1072.
PubMed

BRAATHEN B, Husebye T, Lunde IG, Tonnessen T, et al
Trifecta has lower gradient and less prosthesis-patient mismatch than Mosaic Ultra in the aortic position: A prospective randomized study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1032-1039.
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ALDEA GS
Commentary: Too small will fail: Reconsidering the present with an eye toward the future.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1028-1029.
PubMed

MEZA JM
Commentary: Shouldering ever heavier burdens: Aortic root replacement in the context of depressed left ventricular ejection fraction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:994-995.
PubMed

SALIZZONI S, Marro M, Vairo A, Grosso Marra W, et al
Transventricular off-pump anterior mitral leaflet augmentation: First in human.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e133-e135.
PubMed

SUGIURA T, Kurihara C, Kawabori M, Critsinelis AC, et al
Concomitant valve procedures in patients undergoing continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation: A single-center experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1083-1089.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2019

MALINOWSKI M, Jazwiec T, Quay N, Goehler M, et al
The influence of tricuspid annuloplasty prostheses on ovine annular geometry and kinematics.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)32061.
PubMed Abstract available

KHAN K, Albanese I, Yu B, Shalal Y, et al
Urotensin II, urotensin-related peptide, and their receptor in aortic valve stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)32013.
PubMed Abstract available

STACKHOUSE KA, McCrindle BW, Blackstone EH, Rajeswaran J, et al
Surgical palliation or primary transplantation for aortic valve atresia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31909.
PubMed Abstract available

GREASON KL, Crestanello JA, King KS, Bagameri G, et al
Open hemiarch versus clamped ascending aorta replacement for aortopathy during initial bicuspid aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)32012.
PubMed Abstract available

DENISET J, Fedak PWM
Commentary: Cause or consequence? The influence of mitral regurgitation on post-myocardial infarction structural remodeling is better defined using a new rodent model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)31934.
PubMed

BANDO K
Commentary: From experience-based surgery towards evidence-based surgery: How can we fill the gap between guidelines and current practice on bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)32024.
PubMed

MCKELLAR SH
Commentary: Can we move beyond aortic size, using real-time analysis of aortic tissue, to more precisely guide therapy for patients with bicuspid aortic valves?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(19)31900.
PubMed

CHITWOOD WR JR
Commentary: When does the early death risk become constant after a mitral valve operation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(19)31871.
PubMed

BRUNO VD, Benedetto U
Commentary: One more option in the conundrum of choice of aortic valve bioprostheses.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 19. pii: S0022-5223(19)31834.
PubMed

LIAKOPOULOS OJ
Commentary: Two-year outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement with a new bioprostheses-The data are still good!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 19. pii: S0022-5223(19)31815.
PubMed

FRYER ML, Balsam LB
Commentary: At the heart of the matter-Left atrial volume index in chronic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 19. pii: S0022-5223(19)31812.
PubMed

KURLANSKY P
Commentary: The future of heart valve surgery: Transcutaneous aortic valve replacement and beyond.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 19. pii: S0022-5223(19)31822.
PubMed

BALACHANDRAN P, Schaff HV, Lahr BD, Nguyen A, et al
Preoperative left atrial volume index is associated with postoperative outcomes in mitral valve repair for chronic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 17. pii: S0022-5223(19)31777.
PubMed Abstract available

DAGENAIS F, Moront MG, Brown WM, Reardon MJ, et al
Safety, efficacy, and hemodynamic performance of a stented bovine pericardial aortic valve bioprosthesis: Two-year analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)31756.
PubMed Abstract available

PERCY ED, Aranki SF
Commentary: Off-pump transapical neochord implantation-An added tension in the operating room.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:756-757.
PubMed

STANSFIELD WE
Commentary: Tissue valves-One more reason to stay on top of your cholesterol.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:744-745.
PubMed

ANSELMI A
Commentary: Right ventricular-tricuspid valve interdependence and the challenges for structural heart valve therapy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:769-770.
PubMed

WILLIAMS JB, Gaca JG
Commentary: Thank you, sir, may I TAVI another: Procedural problems and postoperative complications in SURTAVI.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:729-730.
PubMed

August 2019

SIKI MA, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Komlo C, et al
Two different geometric orientations for aortic neoroot creation in bicuspid aortic valve repair with root reimplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 30. pii: S0022-5223(19)31691.
PubMed Abstract available

LISKO J, Grubb KJ
Commentary: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement durability-Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 29. pii: S0022-5223(19)31681.
PubMed

GRINBERG D, Bruhat A, Cottinet PJ, Le MQ, et al
Mitral valve repair based on physical characterization of coaptation forces.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)31651.
PubMed

ONOHARA D, Corporan D, Hernandez-Merlo R, Guyton RA, et al
Mitral regurgitation worsens cardiac remodeling in ischemic cardiomyopathy in an experimental model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31635.
PubMed Abstract available

SVYSTONYUK DA, Fedak PWM
Commentary: Blame the sculptors for the heart of stone-Uncovering cellular mechanisms of aortic valve calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)31614.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Kitahara H, Thourani VH
Commentary: In the management of aortic stenosis volume is not enough.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)31601.
PubMed

ANDERSEN ND, Kirmani S, Turek JW
Commentary: Shunted single-ventricle neonatal ventricular-assist device support: Are we nearing a consensus strategy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e71-e72.
PubMed

SORABELLA R, Si MS
Commentary: Valve-sparing approach to the hypoplastic pulmonary valve in tetralogy of Fallot repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e57-e58.
PubMed

CHIKWE J, Parikh PB
Commentary: Reintervention on failed aortic homografts-Sutureless, suture more, or suture not at all.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:386-387.
PubMed

HSIA TY
Commentary: Screw your (virtual) courage to the sticking-place and cut!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:464-465.
PubMed

SAID SM
Commentary: Unifocalization revision: Patches, patches, and more patches....
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:546-547.
PubMed

CHIU P, Goldstone AB, Fischbein MP, Woo YJ, et al
Current evidence for prosthesis selection: What can we really say?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:368-375.
PubMed

VILLA CR, Lorts A, Riggs KW, Alten J, et al
How small can you go? A 2.5-kg infant with pulmonary atresia and coronary atresia bridged to cardiac transplantation with a paracorporeal-continuous flow ventricular assist device.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e67-e69.
PubMed

MAINWARING RD, Patrick WL, Rosenblatt TR, Ma M, et al
Surgical results of unifocalization revision.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:534-545.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFER M, Browne LP, von Alvensleben JC, Mitchell MB, et al
Ventricular interactions and electromechanical dyssynchrony after Ross and Ross-Konno operations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:509-517.
PubMed Abstract available

PHILIP J, Reyes K, Ebraheem M, Gupta D, et al
Hybrid procedure with pulsatile ventricular assist device for hypoplastic left heart syndrome awaiting transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e59-e61.
PubMed

TAKAYAMA H, Yu SN, Sorabella R, Leb J, et al
Virtual septal myectomy for preoperative planning in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:455-463.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2019

KAVARANA MN
Commentary: The hourglass tricuspid valve annuloplasty during a Norwood procedure-Bridging the gap.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31485.
PubMed

MORI M, Yousef S, Pichert M, Vinholo TF, et al
Elevated risk of death persists beyond 30 days after mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31482.
PubMed

CLARK JB
Commentary: Management of late pulmonary regurgitation: Moving from certain palliation toward potential cure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31505.
PubMed

BACKER CL
Commentary: Innovation in pediatrics: Aortic valve ring.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31508.
PubMed

KANNO K, Ikai A, Murata M, Sakamoto K, et al
The interannular bridge: A new technique for the management of tricuspid regurgitation in hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 19. pii: S0022-5223(19)31399.
PubMed

XU M, Song L, Tao L, Xiao H, et al
Surgical repair of a quadricuspid aortic valve associated with a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31404.
PubMed

SHEMIN RJ
Commentary: del Nido versus blood cardioplegia for aortic valve replacement: The choice is yours. Proceed with caution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31408.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB
Commentary: Bicuspid aortic valve geometry-A tale of two valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31383.
PubMed

BOTTA L, Murana G, Leone A, Di Marco L, et al
Commentary: Achieving geometrical symmetry in bicuspid aortic valve repair: Expert hands make the difference.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31398.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Wierup P
Rings and things: Choices in mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 16. pii: S0022-5223(19)31179.
PubMed

MULLAN CW, Pichert MD, Geirsson A
Effects of blood transfusions on transcatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 16. pii: S0022-5223(19)31182.
PubMed

WOLSKY RM, Rankin JS, Meza JM, Hughes GC, et al
Geometric ring annuloplasty for bicuspid aortic valve repair in a child.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)31340.
PubMed

MA W, Zhu D, Zhang W
Tightrope walkers in mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 10. pii: S0022-5223(19)31180.
PubMed

BUGAN B, Cekirdekci EI, Cekirdekci A
Is the size criterion for surgery decision of ascending aortic aneurysm changed? Left shift of the aortic diameter.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 10. pii: S0022-5223(19)31157.
PubMed

OSMAN M, Parizkova B, Barker A, Nashef SAM, et al
Mitral valve replacement through left atrial appendage 28 years after right pneumonectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 10. pii: S0022-5223(19)31366.
PubMed

STANSFIELD WE
Commentary: Why bother? The case for understanding interstitial cells in the aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 8. pii: S0022-5223(19)31343.
PubMed

PACINI D, Murana G
"Sensitivity" and "specificity" reduction of blood transfusion after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Is that all that matters?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)31181.
PubMed

ROCHA RV, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Do we need to block beta-blockers in aortic valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)31193.
PubMed

MAZZEFFI MA, Evans CF
beta-Blockers in aortic valve surgery: Beta safe than sorry?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)31163.
PubMed

FERKET BS, Thourani VH, Voisine P, Hohmann SF, et al
Cost-effectiveness of coronary artery bypass grafting plus mitral valve repair versus coronary artery bypass grafting alone for moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)31332.
PubMed Abstract available

OUZOUNIAN M, Feindel CM, Manlhiot C, David C, et al
Valve-sparing root replacement in patients with bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1-9.
PubMed Abstract available

REECE TB, Aftab M
Commentary: More is more: Root stabilization for regurgitant aortic valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:24.
PubMed

KURLANSKY P
Commentary: Moving the guidelines for mitral repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:97-98.
PubMed

DEANDA A JR, Gilani SA
Commentary: Looking for support for the MitraClip.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:95-96.
PubMed

Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:22-23.
PubMed

NGUYEN A, Schaff HV, Abel MD, Luis SA, et al
Improving outcome of valve replacement for carcinoid heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:99-107.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2019

SANETRA K, Gerber W, Shrestha R, Domaradzki W, et al
The del Nido versus cold blood cardioplegia in aortic valve replacement: A randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)31321.
PubMed Abstract available

CONTI V, Levy G
Beta or worse: More work needed to determine benefit or harm in aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)31127.
PubMed

KIM NY, Choi JB
Small rings and edge-to-edge technique elevate transmitral gradients in mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)31155.
PubMed

MASTROBUONI S, de Kerchove L, El Khoury G
Commentary: A symmetrical bicuspid aortic valve is not just 180 degrees .
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31203.
PubMed

TAM DY, Rocha RV, Wijeysundera HC, Austin PC, et al
Surgical valve selection in the era of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 17. pii: S0022-5223(19)31207.
PubMed Abstract available

GILLINOV M, Soltesz EG
Commentary: Atrial fibrillation after aortic valve replacement: Predict, prevent, protect.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)31198.
PubMed

GREASON KL, Blackstone EH, Rajeswaran J, Lowry AM, et al
Inter- and intrasite variability of mortality and stroke for sites performing both surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement for aortic valve stenosis in intermediate-risk patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)31209.
PubMed Abstract available

SAITTO G, Castelvecchio S, Arcidiacono C, Menicanti L, et al
Surgical ventricular restoration and mitral valve replacement in a pediatric patient with complex congenital heart disease and malignant ventricular arrhythmias.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 13. pii: S0022-5223(19)31034.
PubMed

WANG Y, Xiao X, Zhou T, Han D, et al
Novel mechanisms for osteogenic differentiation of human aortic valve interstitial cells.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 6. pii: S0022-5223(19)31153.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKATSU T, Minakata K, Tanaka S, Minatoya K, et al
Intermediate-term outcomes of aortic valve replacement with bioprosthetic or mechanical valves in patients on hemodialysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:2177-2186.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:2298-2299.
PubMed

PAGANI FD
Commentary: Opening the left ventricular outflow tract in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy requires a nuanced approach.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:2300-2301.
PubMed

DI MAURO M, Raffa GM, Foschi M, Calafiore AM, et al
Commentary: The AVIATOR Registry: The right way to change perspective.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:2212-2213.
PubMed

SUNDT TM
Commentary: The devil is in the details.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:2214-2215.
PubMed

LANGER NB, Takayama H
Commentary: Thinking outside the (cardiac) box.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e363-e364.
PubMed

HAN JJ, Atluri P
Commentary: When less is more: Is valve repair the optimal intervention for aortic insufficiency at time of ventricular assist device implantation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e385-e386.
PubMed

HODGES K, Rivas CG, Aguilera J, Borden R, et al
Surgical management of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in a specialized hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy center.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:2289-2299.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2019

NCHO BE, Pierce EL, Bloodworth CH 4th, Imai A, et al
Optimized mitral annuloplasty ring design reduces loading in the posterior annulus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)31149.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUNO VD
Commentary: Another step in the journey toward the "perfect" mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)31128.
PubMed

URBANSKI PP
Repair of bicuspid aortic valve: Simple and effective achievement of symmetric valve orientation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)31133.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Mitral valvuloplasty rings: Do they make the difference?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 30. pii: S0022-5223(19)31122.
PubMed

KITAHARA H, Edelman JJ, Thourani VH
Commentary: From 2-dimensional to 3-dimensional-Tailor-made transcatheter aortic valve replacement to minimize complications.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)31102.
PubMed

KRISHNASWAMY A, Kapadia SR, Suri R
Commentary: Avoiding danger-Addressing the specter of coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)31101.
PubMed

BADHWAR V, Alkhouli M, Mack MJ, Thourani VH, et al
Surgical and transcatheter therapy for secondary mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 21. pii: S0022-5223(19)30956.
PubMed

CHANG WT, Ho CH, Chang CL, Cheng BC, et al
Influence of warfarin on cardiac and cerebrovascular events following bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: A nationwide cohort study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31036.
PubMed Abstract available

HEITKEMPER M, Hatoum H, Azimian A, Yeats B, et al
Modeling risk of coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31030.
PubMed Abstract available

AXTELL AL, Moonsamy P, Melnitchouk S, Tolis G, et al
Preoperative predictors of new-onset prolonged atrial fibrillation after surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 17. pii: S0022-5223(19)31008.
PubMed Abstract available

PACINI D, Murana G
Commentary: Are worse clinical outcomes (after transcatheter aortic valve replacement) associated with red blood cell transfusion? The chicken or the egg dilemma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 16. pii: S0022-5223(19)31003.
PubMed

KOYAMA Y, Tsujimoto S, Yamamoto M
Calcified amorphous tumor in the aortic valve identified by computed tomography.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 16. pii: S0022-5223(19)31033.
PubMed

D'ONOFRIO A, Salizzoni S, Filippini C, Tessari C, et al
Surgical aortic valve replacement with new-generation bioprostheses: Sutureless versus rapid-deployment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)30977.
PubMed Abstract available

PAWALE A, Itagaki S, Parikh A, Pinney SP, et al
Mitral valve repair for severe mitral valve regurgitation during left ventricular assist device implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1841-1848.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUMA W, Gorman RC
Commentary: Three-dimensional P3 tethering angle at the heart of future surgical decision making in ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1806-1807.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Spadaccio C, Chello M
Aortic homografts: Should we really lose the opportunity?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e245-e246.
PubMed

Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1848.
PubMed

HALLER C
Commentary: To see with eyes unclouded.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e297-e298.
PubMed

TANG PC, Haft JW, Romano MA, Bitar A, et al
Cluster analysis of preoperative echocardiographic findings and outcomes following left ventricular device implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1851-1860.
PubMed Abstract available

WOO YJ, Handy JR Jr, Sade RM
First in line for robotic surgery: Would you want to know?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1934-1940.
PubMed

SURI RM, Javadikasgari H, Heimansohn DA, Weissman NJ, et al
Prospective US investigational device exemption trial of a sutureless aortic bioprosthesis: One-year outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1773-1782.
PubMed Abstract available

NISSEN AP, Nguyen S, Abreu J, Nguyen TC, et al
The first 5 years: Building a minimally invasive valve program.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1958-1965.
PubMed

April 2019

CONTI VR
Commentary: Can coronary artery fistulae be an indication for transarterial aortic valve replacement over surgical aortic valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(19)30952.
PubMed

ALDEA GS
Pathoanatomic considerations for ischemic mitral regurgitation: Highlighting the importance of anatomic and physiologic asymmetry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)30780.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Santana O, Mihos CG
Geometric distortion of the mitral valve apparatus in ischemic mitral regurgitation: Should we really forfeit the opportunity for a complete repair?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)30753.
PubMed

FOLINO G, Bernardinello V, Carrozzini M, Bejko J, et al
Transfemoral aortic valve replacement as a solution in aortic valve stenosis and coronary artery fistulas.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 24. pii: S0022-5223(19)30920.
PubMed

KITAHARA H, Edelman JJ, Thourani VH
Commentary: Blood transfusions in transcatheter aortic valve replacement-Less is more.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)30887.
PubMed

CHEN SW, Lee HA, Chien-Chia Wu V
Minimizing the gap between expectations and reality of mitral valve repair in infective endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)30678.
PubMed

TANG PC, Haft JW, Romano MA, Bitar A, et al
Right ventricular function and residual mitral regurgitation after left ventricular assist device implantation determines the incidence of right heart failure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(19)30774.
PubMed Abstract available

CUI H, Schaff HV, Abel MD, Helder MRK, et al
Left ventricular ejection hemodynamics before and after relief of outflow tract obstruction in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and valvular aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(19)30749.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIKWE J
Commentary: Aortic valve reoperation: "You are probably not going to have one".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(19)30767.
PubMed

NISHIMURA RA, O'Gara PT, Bavaria JE, Brindis RG, et al
2019 AATS/ACC/ASE/SCAI/STS expert consensus systems of care document: A proposal to optimize care for patients with valvular heart disease: A joint report of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American College of Cardiology, American Socie
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)30668.
PubMed

HAGE A, Hage F, Chu MWA
Cardiac surgery residency and transcatheter aortic valve replacement: "What happened to my aortic valve replacement?"
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)30737.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Attias D, Avtaar Singh SS, Prot V, et al
Finite element analysis applied to the transcatheter mitral valve therapy: Studying the present, imagining the future.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e149-e151.
PubMed

SAID SM
Mitral valve bypass: Another extra-anatomic solution for another tiger territory?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e147-e148.
PubMed

KIM WK, Kim HJ, Kim JB, Jung SH, et al
Concomitant ablation of atrial fibrillation in rheumatic mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1519-1528.
PubMed Abstract available

WEISS AJ, Anyanwu AC
Commentary: Goals of surgical therapy in tricuspid valve endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1430-1431.
PubMed

MAINWARING RD, Hanley FL
The earth is round!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e207-e208.
PubMed

YUH DD
Commentary: Benign cardiac papillary fibroelastomas: Beware the "divergents".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e129-e130.
PubMed

BURNS DJP
Commentary: Ongoing advancements in the understanding of tricuspid valve dynamics and functional geometry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1463-1464.
PubMed

ANSELMI A, Agnino A
Commentary: The no longer neglected valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1462.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Rogers T, Khan JM, Thourani VH, et al
Commentary: Limiting paravalvular regurgitation after TAVR: Is better understanding of imaging the solution?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1416-1417.
PubMed

BINAY SAFER V, Yilmaz F, Safer U
Sarcopenia and heart valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e199.
PubMed

OHNO N, Hassanabad AF, Fedak PWM
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery presents challenges for design of randomized clinical trials.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e133-e134.
PubMed

WITTEN JC, Hussain ST, Shrestha NK, Gordon SM, et al
Surgical treatment of right-sided infective endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1418-1427.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ-RODRIGUEZ FJ, Arnaiz-Garcia ME, Barreiro-Perez M, Gonzalez-Santos JM, et al
Left atrial to left ventricular valved conduit for a calcified mitral annulus and ascending aorta.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e143-e145.
PubMed

March 2019

KOLTE D, Beale C, Aronow HD, Kennedy KF, et al
Trends and outcomes of red blood cell transfusion in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)30717.
PubMed Abstract available

BOOTH K, Dark JH
Commentary: Pseudoaneurysm aortopathy after heart transplantation-A link too far?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)30715.
PubMed

ACCOLA KD
Commentary: Functional or secondary mitral valve regurgitation: Pathoanatomy versus etiology... changing paradigms and treatment strategies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)30696.
PubMed

MENNANDER A, Olsson C, Jeppsson A, Geirsson A, et al
The significance of bicuspid aortic valve after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 21. pii: S0022-5223(19)30680.
PubMed Abstract available

ANTUNES MJ
Mitral valve repair versus replacement for infective endocarditis, again.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)30480.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Spadaccio C
Mitral valve endocarditis-Unrealized expectations for repair of mitral valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)30363.
PubMed

BOJKO M, Eisen H, Mather P, Vallabhajosyula P, et al
Delayed aneurysmal complication of bicuspid aortic valve disease after heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)30591.
PubMed

BRUNO VD, Zakkar M
Commentary: Aortic valve sparing procedure: Is this the future of aortic root surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)30588.
PubMed

MESHER AL, Reece TB
Commentary: When does aortic valve repair become a root replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 14. pii: S0022-5223(19)30578.
PubMed

YEREBAKAN C, Ozturk M, Mota L, Sinha L, et al
Complete unroofing of the intramural coronary artery for anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: The role of commissural resuspension?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)30537.
PubMed Abstract available

IRIBARNE A, Leavitt BJ, Robich MP, Sardella GL, et al
Tissue versus mechanical aortic valve replacement in younger patients: A multicenter analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Mar 1. pii: S0022-5223(19)30526.
PubMed Abstract available

BARAC YD, Wolfe W, Glower DD
Redo mitral surgery without transcatheter options: A case of 7 consecutive mitral operations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e129.
PubMed

FRASER CD 3RD, Liu RH, Zhou X, Patel ND, et al
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement in children: Outcomes from 100 consecutive cases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:1100-1109.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2019

BAPAT V, Tang GHL
Fracturing surgical valves to improve hemodynamics in transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve replacement: Insanity or ingenuity?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Feb 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)30486.
PubMed

RODRIGUEZ-CAULO EA
More evidence favoring bioprostheses for patients older than 55 years in aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Feb 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)30332.
PubMed

DU DT, Lu X, McKean S, Warnock R, et al
Selection of prosthetic aortic valves in the United States among elderly Medicare patients from 2006 to 2015.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Feb 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)30444.
PubMed Abstract available

IKENO Y, Yamanaka K, Tanaka H, Okita Y, et al
Aortic valve repair with valve-sparing root replacement for asymmetric quadricuspid aortic valve and conversion into symmetric tricuspid valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(19)30469.
PubMed

KUNIHARA T, Ichihara N, Miyata H, Motomura N, et al
Valve-sparing root replacement and composite valve graft replacement in patients with aortic regurgitation: From the Japan Cardiovascular Surgery Database.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Feb 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)30357.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHUBERT SA, Hawkins RB, Mehaffey JH, Fonner CE, et al
Preoperative beta-blocker use correlates with worse outcomes in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Feb 13. pii: S0022-5223(19)30350.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-SABEQ B, Shen SS, Reardon M, Nabi F, et al
Lightning striking twice: Redo mitral valve replacement due to recurrent cardiac sarcoma using partial autotransplantation technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Feb 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)30311.
PubMed

KIM J, Lee JW
Aortic valve neocuspidization: Oversized shoes for children?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:729.
PubMed

KALFA D, LaPar D, Chai P, Bacha E, et al
Aortic valve neocuspidization: A bright future in pediatric aortic valve surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:728.
PubMed

MILEWSKI RK, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Fuller S, et al
Selection of prosthetic aortic valve and root replacement in patients younger than age 30 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:714-725.
PubMed Abstract available

MICHLER RE
Surgical management of moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation at the time of coronary artery bypass grafting remains controversial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:581.
PubMed

BOZINOVSKI J
Left atrial size as an indication for surgery in moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:581-582.
PubMed

VURAL KM
More decision-making criteria for moderate chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:580-581.
PubMed

MALLIOS DN, Bowdish ME, Starnes VA
The ring of fire: Nuances in the surgical management of mitral annular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:570-571.
PubMed

KOBSA S, Takayama H
MAC: "Mitral annular calcification" or a "modern approach to concept learning" in surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:568-569.
PubMed

STAMOU SC, Nores M
Management of severe mitral annular calcification: "Cutting the Gordian knot".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:567.
PubMed

BEDEIR K, Kaneko T, Aranki S
Current and evolving strategies in the management of severe mitral annular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:555-566.
PubMed

WOODS RK, Hraska V
Double-orifice (DO) repair of Ebstein tricuspid valve: Just DO it!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e51.
PubMed

DENTEL JN, Walters HL 3rd
A coronary and a cusp.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:712-713.
PubMed

HEUTS S, Kawczynski M, Olsthoorn JR, Sardari Nia P, et al
Late rupture of transapically beating heart implanted neochords.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e27-e29.
PubMed

REECE TB
Appropriate use: Neither restrictive nor a guideline.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:572.
PubMed

DELMO WALTER EM, Javier MFDM, Hetzer R
The first known use of the double-orifice valve technique for Ebstein anomaly, performed 30 years ago.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e47-e49.
PubMed

GRINBERG D, Adamou Nouhou K, Pozzi M, Obadia JF, et al
Artificial mitral chordae: When length matters.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e23-e25.
PubMed

January 2019

ALDEA GS
Commentary: Reassessing efficacy of treatment strategies for secondary mitral regurgitation-Combining pathoanatomic and pathophysiologic perspectives.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)30296.
PubMed

BADHWAR V, Alkhouli M, Mack MJ, Thourani VH, et al
A pathoanatomic approach to secondary functional mitral regurgitation: Evaluating the evidence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)30281.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Wierup P, Mick S
Rings and things: Controversies in mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(18)33483.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Repair for ischemic mitral valve regurgitation: Does the type of ring matter?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)30247.
PubMed

BUZZATTI N, Van Hemelrijck M, Denti P, Ruggeri S, et al
Transcatheter or surgical repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation in elderly patients: A propensity-weighted analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)30232.
PubMed Abstract available

PAGANI FD
Commentary: Mitral valve repair with left ventricular assist device implantation: Yes! But who?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)30010.
PubMed

HEINISCH PP, Carrel T
Commentary: Failing aortic root homograft: Considering the transcatheter aortic valve replacement option?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)30019.
PubMed

BOTHE W, Escobar Kvitting JP, Rausch MK, Timek TA, et al
Do annuloplasty rings designed to treat ischemic/functional mitral regurgitation alter left-ventricular dimensions in the acutely ischemic ovine heart?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)30004.
PubMed Abstract available

ANTUNES MJ
Allograft aortic valve replacement: Definitively, still an option for some patient groups and pathologies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jan 7. pii: S0022-5223(18)33221.
PubMed

MYERS PO, Mokashi SA, Horgan E, Borisuk M, et al
Outcomes after mechanical aortic valve replacement in children and young adults with congenital heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:329-340.
PubMed Abstract available

VERGNAT M, Asfour B, Arenz C, Suchowerskyj P, et al
Aortic stenosis of the neonate: A single-center experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:318-326.
PubMed Abstract available

BLACKSTONE EH, Chang HL, Rajeswaran J, Parides MK, et al
Biatrial maze procedure versus pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation during mitral valve surgery: New analytical approaches and end points.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:234-243.
PubMed Abstract available

BERRA IG, Hammer PE, Berra S, Irusta AO, et al
An intraoperative test device for aortic valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:126-132.
PubMed Abstract available

SMEDIRA NG
Alcohol: Keep it moderate.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:304-305.
PubMed

HUI DS, Lee R
Surgical results for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: More than an institutional niche.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:316-317.
PubMed

BACHA E
A one-way street no more?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:327-328.
PubMed

MISFELD M, Borger MA
The Ross procedure: Time to reevaluate the guidelines.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:211-212.
PubMed

SIEVERS HH
Excellent results up to 20 years with the Ross operation, albeit with some sobering.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:209-210.
PubMed

ROSENBLUM JM, Leshnower BG, Moon RC, Lasanajak Y, et al
Durability and safety of David V valve-sparing root replacement in acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:14-23.
PubMed Abstract available

SULTAN I, Bianco V, Kilic A, Chu D, et al
Aortic root replacement with cryopreserved homograft for infective endocarditis in the modern North American opioid epidemic.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:45-50.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN A, Schaff HV, Hang D, Nishimura RA, et al
Surgical myectomy versus alcohol septal ablation for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A propensity score-matched cohort.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:306-315.
PubMed Abstract available

SZCZECHOWICZ M, Mashhour A, Chaduneli O, Weymann A, et al
Implantation of Perceval valve in mitral position: A new technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:225-228.
PubMed

DAVID TE, Ouzounian M, David CM, Lafreniere-Roula M, et al
Late results of the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:201-208.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2018

MAEDA K, Kuratani T, Yoshioka D, Pak K, et al
Predicting patient-prosthesis mismatch by aortic root evaluation before aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 14. pii: S0022-5223(18)33253.
PubMed Abstract available

BORGER MA, Holzhey DM
Open transcatheter mitral valve replacement for severe mitral annular calcification: An ideal hybrid?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)33282.
PubMed

MANGHELLI JL, Carter DI, Khiabani AJ, Gauthier JM, et al
A 20-year multicenter analysis of dialysis-dependent patients who had aortic or mitral valve replacement: Implications for valve selection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)33278.
PubMed Abstract available

RANGANATH NK, Koeckert MS, Smith DE, Hisamoto K, et al
Aggressive tissue aortic valve replacement in younger patients and the risk of re-replacement: Implications from microsimulation analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)33228.
PubMed Abstract available

AMRANE H, Deeb GM, Popma JJ, Yakubov SJ, et al
Causes of death in intermediate-risk patients: The Randomized Surgical Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)33290.
PubMed Abstract available

SEDEEK AF, Greason KL, Nkomo VT, Eleid MF, et al
Repeat aortic valve replacement for failing aortic root homograft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 11. pii: S0022-5223(18)33257.
PubMed Abstract available

JAZWIEC T, Malinowski M, Bush J, Goehler M, et al
Right ventricular free wall stress after tricuspid valve annuloplasty in acute ovine right heart failure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)33224.
PubMed Abstract available

FURUKAWA N, Gummert JF, Borgermann J
Tailored approach for severe aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:2139.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Thourani VH
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement and surgical aortic valve replacement: Both excellent therapies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:2135-2137.
PubMed

SANTARPINO G, Specchia L, Melone M, Gregorini R, et al
Aortic valve therapies: Different approaches and outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:2135.
PubMed

November 2018

BARAC YD, Castleberry AW, Patel CB, McCartney SL, et al
Aortic valve ring annuloplasty is an option in left ventricular assist device patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 29. pii: S0022-5223(18)33123.
PubMed

KHAN FM, Salemi A, Guy TS
Porcine bioprosthetic root replacement for aortic stenosis: Farcical or sensible?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 28. pii: S0022-5223(18)33189.
PubMed

GREASON KL
Valve-sparing root replacement in patients with bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic valves: Is the comparison apples to apples?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 27. pii: S0022-5223(18)33154.
PubMed

MASTROBUONI S, de Kerchove L, Navarra E, Watremez C, et al
Long-term experience with valve-sparing reimplantation technique for the treatment of aortic aneurysm and aortic regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 26. pii: S0022-5223(18)33148.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVY G, Rajagopal K, DeAnda A Jr
Valve-sparing reimplantation: Is support the key to aortic valve repair?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 23. pii: S0022-5223(18)33130.
PubMed

BIANCO V, Kilic A, Gleason TG, Aranda-Michel E, et al
Aortic root replacement with stentless xenografts in patients with aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 23. pii: S0022-5223(18)33125.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN A, Schaff HV
Left atrial to left ventricle bypass for mitral valve stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 22. pii: S0022-5223(18)32893.
PubMed

AD N, Holmes SD, Rongione AJ, Badhwar V, et al
The long-term safety and efficacy of concomitant Cox maze procedures for atrial fibrillation in patients without mitral valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 22. pii: S0022-5223(18)33116.
PubMed Abstract available

DIAZ R, Hernandez-Vaquero D, Alvarez-Cabo R, Avanzas P, et al
Long-term outcomes of mechanical versus biological aortic valve prosthesis: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(18)32969.
PubMed Abstract available

FU Z, Li F, Jia L, Su S, et al
Histone deacetylase 6 reduction promotes aortic valve calcification via an endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated osteogenic pathway.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 15. pii: S0022-5223(18)32930.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKESHITA M, Arai H, Mizuno T, Yashima M, et al
Successful mitral valve repair involving division of bridging tissue in a patient with double orifice mitral valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 15. pii: S0022-5223(18)32961.
PubMed

SAEYELDIN A, Zafar MA, Li Y, Tanweer M, et al
Decision-making algorithm for ascending aortic aneurysm: Effectiveness in clinical application?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 14. pii: S0022-5223(18)32927.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTIN A, Yamashita MH
Bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: A high standard of comparison for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)32910.
PubMed

PADALA M
Stress in the time of transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)32906.
PubMed

GIRARDI LN
Valve-sparing root replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valves: Long-term data are driving patient selection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 2. pii: S0022-5223(18)32878.
PubMed

MUSTAFA AK, Geirsson A
When a histone deacetylase fails, the aortic valve gets stressed into old age.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 2. pii: S0022-5223(18)32889.
PubMed

DREYFUS GD, Dulguerov F, Marcacci C, Haley SR, et al
"Respect when you can, resect when you should": A realistic approach to posterior leaflet mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:1856-1866.
PubMed Abstract available

SANTARPINO G, Specchia L, Lombardi L
Aortic valve implantation or replacement: Which procedure is more cost-effective?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:1851.
PubMed

October 2018

PADALA M
Aortic root anatomy as a factor in the fluid mechanics of transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 28. pii: S0022-5223(18)32867.
PubMed

DI BACCO L, Miceli A
A thorough understanding of the mitral apparatus will improve the results of mitral valve repair: Part 2.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 26. pii: S0022-5223(18)32848.
PubMed

DE HEER F, Kluin J, Elkhoury G, Jondeau G, et al
AVIATOR: An open international registry to evaluate medical and surgical outcomes of aortic valve insufficiency and ascending aorta aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 26. pii: S0022-5223(18)32849.
PubMed Abstract available

WOLDENDORP K, Selvaraj CN, Bannon PG, Dubenec S, et al
Simultaneous Enterococcus faecalis mitral valve endocarditis, mycotic aortoiliac, and intracranial aneurysms: A surgical dilemma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 23. pii: S0022-5223(18)32812.
PubMed

HUYGENS SA, Etnel JRG, Hanif M, Bekkers JA, et al
Bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement in elderly patients: Meta-analysis and microsimulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 22. pii: S0022-5223(18)32794.
PubMed Abstract available

GRINBERG D, Cottinet PJ, Thivolet S, Audigier D, et al
Measuring chordae tension during transapical neochordae implantation: Toward understanding objective consequences of mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)32780.
PubMed Abstract available

EDELMAN JJ, Khan JM, Thourani VH
A glimpse into the future for transcatheter mitral valve replacement in mitral annular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 14. pii: S0022-5223(18)32642.
PubMed

MELNITCHOUK S, Vlahakes GJ
Echocardiography for ischemic mitral regurgitation: It is time to advance the imaging standards.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(18)32593.
PubMed

ABAD C, Urso S, Clavo B
Combined surgery of mitral valve and atrial fibrillation. A demonstrated better alternative.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(18)32602.
PubMed

BOTHE W, Timek TA, Tibayan FA, Walther M, et al
Characterization of 3-dimensional papillary muscle displacement in in vivo ovine models of ischemic/functional mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(18)32577.
PubMed Abstract available

BURNS DJP
Moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation: Which cases benefit most from isolated coronary artery bypass?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(18)32582.
PubMed

CHOE G, Tibayan FA
Have mitral valve simulators made it to reality?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(18)32570.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Soltesz EG
Is "concomitant" a bad word in atrial fibrillation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(18)32585.
PubMed

SERBAN R, Redwood S, Prendergast B, Rajani R, et al
Real-time image integration for transcatheter mitral valve replacement in mitral annular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 5. pii: S0022-5223(18)32531.
PubMed

KONSTANTINOV IE, Perrier SL, Naimo PS, d'Udekem Y, et al
Neonatal quadricuspid truncal valve repair with left coronary artery unroofing.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Oct 5. pii: S0022-5223(18)32550.
PubMed

BOZINOVSKI J
Cautious optimism and tempered enthusiasm for a more thorough, tailored intervention in ischemic moderate mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:1501-1502.
PubMed

MEHTA CK, McCarthy PM, Andrei AC, Kruse J, et al
De novo atrial fibrillation after mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:1515-1525.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2018

HAMURO M, Setozaki S, Enomoto S, Ikai A, et al
Perforation of tricuspid pouch after tricuspid ring annuloplasty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 29. pii: S0022-5223(18)32511.
PubMed

SARDARI NIA P, Daemen JHT, Maessen JG
Development of a high-fidelity minimally invasive mitral valve surgery simulator.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 29. pii: S0022-5223(18)32513.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN X, Jiang Y, Huang G, Huang J, et al
Three-dimensional mitral valve structure in predicting moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation improvement after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 29. pii: S0022-5223(18)32519.
PubMed Abstract available

MA W, Shi W, Wu W, Ye W, et al
Elevated gradient after mitral valve repair: The effect of surgical technique and relevance of postoperative atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 27. pii: S0022-5223(18)32470.
PubMed Abstract available

HEUTS S, Al Khoury F, Sardari Nia P
Lighthearted: Pneumopericardium after mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 27. pii: S0022-5223(18)32500.
PubMed

SHAH S, Alashi A, Pettersson GB, Rodriguez LL, et al
Characteristics and longer-term outcomes of paravalvular leak after aortic and mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 27. pii: S0022-5223(18)32491.
PubMed Abstract available

POLLARI F, Dell'Aquila AM, Sohn C, Marianowicz J, et al
Risk factors for paravalvular leak after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 27. pii: S0022-5223(18)32479.
PubMed Abstract available

SENAGE T, Gillaizeau F, Le Tourneau T, Marie B, et al
Structural valve deterioration of biosprosthetic aortic valves: An underestimated complication.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 26. pii: S0022-5223(18)32480.
PubMed Abstract available

HANNAN EL, Samadashvili Z, Smith CR, Lahey SJ, et al
Mitral valve repair versus replacement for patients with preserved left ventricular function without heart failure symptoms.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 26. pii: S0022-5223(18)32485.
PubMed Abstract available

SUWALSKI P, Kowalewski M, Jasinski M, Staromlynski J, et al
Survival after surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation in mitral valve surgery: Analysis from the Polish National Registry of Cardiac Surgery Procedures (KROK).
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)32321.
PubMed Abstract available

JAVA AP, Greason KL, Dispenzieri A, Grogan M, et al
Cardiac amyloidosis in aortic stenosis-icebergs and Archimedes' principle.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:966-967.
PubMed

SCULLY PR, Moon JC, Treibel TA
Cardiac amyloidosis in aortic stenosis: The tip of the iceberg.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:965-966.
PubMed

ATTARAN S, Thourani VH
Sixteen years later and the debate for transcatheter aortic valve replacement or surgical aortic valve replacement remains controversial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:1015-1016.
PubMed

CHAI PJ
Shedding more light on the use of mechanical aortic valve replacement in patients with congenital heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 1. pii: S0022-5223(18)32293.
PubMed

August 2018

PORTERIE J, Mayeur N, Lhermusier T, Dumonteil N, et al
Aortic and innominate routes for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 31. pii: S0022-5223(18)32278.
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GILLINOV M, Wierup P, Mick S
A bad trade: Mitral regurgitation for mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 31. pii: S0022-5223(18)32281.
PubMed

DOENST T
The art of mitral valve repair: Recreating nature or learning from it?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 29. pii: S0022-5223(18)32259.
PubMed

GLOWER DD
Pulling strings on the mitral valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 11. pii: S0022-5223(18)32089.
PubMed

STERNIK L
Never forget to consider atrial fibrillation ablation during mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 6. pii: S0022-5223(18)32079.
PubMed

FORMICA F, Singh G, D'Alessandro S
Transaortic transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A route to be protected and not neglected.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 6. pii: S0022-5223(18)32082.
PubMed

PRICE J
Replicating the success of mitral valve repair in the aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)32062.
PubMed

MAVROUDIS C
Technology to assess aortic valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)32063.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Thourani VH
Compare apples with apples to call a spade a spade: Improving transcatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes nationally.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)32054.
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BORGER MA, Fedak PWM, Stephens EH, Gleason TG, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery consensus guidelines on bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy: Full online-only version.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:e41-e74.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCARTHY FH, Desai ND
The best treatments for aortic stenosis at the highest patient value-cost, contribution margin, and readmission.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:607.
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BORGER MA, Fedak PWM, Stephens EH, Gleason TG, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery consensus guidelines on bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy: Executive summary.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;156:473-480.
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July 2018

KIVINIEMI T, Lehto J, Nissinen M, Nieminen T, et al
Performance of CHA2DS2-VASc score for stroke prediction after surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 29. pii: S0022-5223(18)32030.
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HENN MC, Zajarias A, Quader N, Sintek M, et al
Observed to expected 30-day mortality as a benchmark for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 27. pii: S0022-5223(18)32031.
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HAN JJ, Atluri P
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Can we get through the turbulence?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 26. pii: S0022-5223(18)32011.
PubMed

SCHAFERS HJ
Bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy: One size fits all?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 20. pii: S0022-5223(18)31798.
PubMed

ROBERTS HG, Rankin JS, Wei LM, Cook CC, et al
Respectful resection to enhance the armamentarium of mitral valve repair: Is less really more?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 20. pii: S0022-5223(18)31848.
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SCHERMAN J, Manganyi R, Human P, Pennel T, et al
Isolated mechanical aortic valve replacement in rheumatic patients in a low- to middle-income country.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 20. pii: S0022-5223(18)31836.
PubMed Abstract available

SADEQUE SA, Barlow CW
Posterior leaflet mitral valve prolapse: One repair does not fit all.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 20. pii: S0022-5223(18)31850.
PubMed

ANDERSEN ND, Turek JW
Personalized cardiac surgery: Can noninvasive flow imaging lead to individualized resection strategies for bicuspid aortopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 19. pii: S0022-5223(18)31809.
PubMed

BAVARIA JE, Tommaso CL, Brindis RG, Carroll JD, et al
2018 AATS/ACC/SCAI/STS Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document: Operator and institutional recommendations and requirements for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A joint report of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American College
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 18. pii: S0022-5223(18)31796.
PubMed

BRAVERMAN AC
Aortic replacement for bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy: When and why?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)31757.
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June 2018

BOLLACHE E, Guzzardi DG, Sattari S, Olsen KE, et al
Aortic valve-mediated wall shear stress is heterogeneous and predicts regional aortic elastic fiber thinning in bicuspid aortic valve-associated aortopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jun 12. pii: S0022-5223(18)31531.
PubMed Abstract available

HATOUM H, Dollery J, Lilly SM, Crestanello J, et al
Impact of patient-specific morphologies on sinus flow stasis in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: An in vitro study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jun 7. pii: S0022-5223(18)31521.
PubMed Abstract available

MICHLER RE
Surgical management of moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation at the time of coronary artery bypass grafting remains controversial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jun 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)31485.
PubMed

RUGE H, Herold U, Lange R
Stent-graft treatment of an ascending aortic false aneurysm after surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jun 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)31489.
PubMed

CHEN CW, Atluri P
Robotic mitral valve surgery: Additive benefits without additive cost.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jun 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)31477.
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NAIR SK, Sudarshan CD, Thorpe BS, Singh J, et al
Mini-Stern Trial: A randomized trial comparing mini-sternotomy to full median sternotomy for aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jun 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)31482.
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HATOUM H, Yousefi A, Lilly S, Maureira P, et al
An in vitro evaluation of turbulence after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jun 2. pii: S0022-5223(18)31464.
PubMed Abstract available

SANTARPINO G, Gregorini R
"Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for everyone": Yes, of course, but how much is that?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:2425.
PubMed

MCCARTHY FH, Desai ND
Long-term outcomes will determine the cost-effective approach to aortic valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:2425-2426.
PubMed

May 2018

ANTUNES MJ
Mitral valve repair versus replacement for infective endocarditis. What is better in the "real world"?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 May 28. pii: S0022-5223(18)31429.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Is allograft aortic valve replacement still an option? When, which, where?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 May 28. pii: S0022-5223(18)31430.
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XUAN Y, Dvir D, Wang Z, Mizoguchi T, et al
Stent and leaflet stresses in 26-mm, third-generation, balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 May 28. pii: S0022-5223(18)31268.
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FURUKAWA N, Kuss O, Emmel E, Scholtz S, et al
Minimally invasive versus transapical versus transfemoral aortic valve implantation: A one-to-one-to-one propensity score-matched analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 May 5. pii: S0022-5223(18)31243.
PubMed Abstract available

CRESTANELLO JA
When should we assess tricuspid regurgitation severity? Preoperatively, while the patient is awake.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 May 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)31236.
PubMed

April 2018

KOTH AM, Kwiatkowski DM, Lim TR, Bauser-Heaton H, et al
Association of dead space ventilation and prolonged ventilation after repair of tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(18)31227.
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COOK CC, Salman M, Wei LM, Roberts HG, et al
Balancing risk versus reward in isolated repair of severe tricuspid regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 24. pii: S0022-5223(18)31206.
PubMed

KIM HJ, Kim JB
"All-inclusive" guidelines on bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 21. pii: S0022-5223(18)31044.
PubMed

CRESTANELLO JA
"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated": The appraisal of apicoaortic conduit in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 21. pii: S0022-5223(18)31045.
PubMed

LEE HA, Cheng YT, Wu VC, Chou AH, et al
Nationwide cohort study of mitral valve repair versus replacement for infective endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 21. pii: S0022-5223(18)31051.
PubMed Abstract available

HAN JJ, Atluri P
The invisible hands conducting minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 19. pii: S0022-5223(18)31041.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Nenna A, Petitti T, Spadaccio C, et al
Long-term outcome of cryopreserved allograft for aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0022-5223(18)31020.
PubMed Abstract available

HUSAIN SA
Cause versus effect? Tricuspid valve replacement in the management of a failing Fontan circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0022-5223(18)31026.
PubMed

GIRARDI LN
Bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy: "Knowledge is Good".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0022-5223(18)31031.
PubMed

IKENO Y, Tanaka H, Okita Y
Intraoperative aortic root pressure study for quantitative assessment of aortic regurgitation during valve-sparing root replacement: A preliminary report.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)31021.
PubMed

KUMAR SR
Collateral benefit in pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 16. pii: S0022-5223(18)31004.
PubMed

MANTINI C, Caulo M, Marinelli D, Chiacchiaretta P, et al
Aortic valve bypass surgery in severe aortic valve stenosis: Insights from cardiac and brain magnetic resonance imaging.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30981.
PubMed Abstract available

BOZINOVSKI J
To redo, or not redo, that is the question: The hazard from redo mitral valve replacement in patients considering transmitral valve-in-valve procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0022-5223(18)30971.
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COYAN G, Wei LM, Althouse A, Roberts HG, et al
Robotic mitral valve operations by experienced surgeons are cost-neutral and durable at 1 year.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0022-5223(18)30938.
PubMed Abstract available

MAINWARING RD, Patrick WL, Roth SJ, Kamra K, et al
Surgical algorithm and results for repair of pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collaterals.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0022-5223(18)30946.
PubMed Abstract available

PACINI D, Murana G, Di Marco L
Is wall stress like Wall Street when it comes to speculating on bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic valve aneurysm?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0022-5223(18)30961.
PubMed

NAKASU A, Greason KL, Nkomo VT, Eleid MF, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve insertion in patients with hostile ascending aorta calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 7. pii: S0022-5223(18)30908.
PubMed Abstract available

ARMOIRY X, Obadia JF, Pascal L, Polazzi S, et al
Comparison of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve implantation in high-risk patients: A nationwide study in France.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 7. pii: S0022-5223(18)30729.
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EJIOFOR JI, Hirji SA, Ramirez-Del Val F, Norman AV, et al
Outcomes of repeat mitral valve replacement in patients with prior mitral surgery: A benchmark for transcatheter approaches.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 7. pii: S0022-5223(18)30909.
PubMed Abstract available

SIEVERS HH
Advanced imaging unveils aortic valve secrets: What is next, theoretic biology?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(18)30907.
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COLLI A, Gerosa G, Bartus K, Tarantini G, et al
Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement with a self-expanding bioprosthesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)30877.
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JAVADIKASGARI H, Mihaljevic T, Suri RM, Svensson LG, et al
Simple versus complex degenerative mitral valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)30896.
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SAID SM
Accessory mitral valve tissue: What lies beneath.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)30899.
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NAWAYTOU O, Mastrobuoni S, de Kerchove L, Baert J, et al
Deep circumferential annuloplasty as an adjunct to repair regurgitant bicuspid aortic valves with a dilated annulus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)30891.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAMATSU M, Hirotani T, Ohtsubo S, Takeuchi S, et al
Tricuspid valve repair: Chordae transposition of the entire posterior leaflet for extensive anterior leaflet prolapse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)30883.
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HAWKINS RB, Mehaffey JH, Kessel SM, Dahl JJ, et al
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is associated with excellent resource utilization, cost, and outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)30889.
PubMed Abstract available

PERRIER SL, Zhu MZL, Weintraub RG, Konstantinov IE, et al
Tricuspid valve replacement in failing Fontan circulation with severe ventricular dysfunction: The road not taken?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)30878.
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LAGUNA G, Blanco M, Carrascal Y
Subaortic stenosis by accessory mitral tissue: Failure of embryonic positioning?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)30876.
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SAKATA T, Mogi K, Sakurai M, Nomura A, et al
Effect of tricuspid annuloplasty concomitant with left heart surgery on right heart geometry and function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(18)30882.
PubMed Abstract available

MAXIMUS S, Milliken JC, Danielsen B, Shemin R, et al
Implementation of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in California: Influence on aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:1447-1456.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2018

BARKER AJ, Markl M, Fedak PWM
Assessing wall stresses in bicuspid aortic valve-associated aortopathy: Forecasting the perfect storm?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 31. pii: S0022-5223(18)30873.
PubMed

MICHELENA HI
Bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy in the era of fake news: A clinician's perspective on the truth.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 29. pii: S0022-5223(18)30856.
PubMed

YUH DD
Pump the brakes: Getting ahead of ourselves with concomitant tricuspid annuloplasty?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 27. pii: S0022-5223(18)30842.
PubMed

MELBY SJ
Roll up your sleeves, roll up your retractor, and repair the mitral valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 19. pii: S0022-5223(18)30816.
PubMed

YE J
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement for isolated aortic regurgitation is coming!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)30817.
PubMed

SAKURAI H, Sakurai T, Ohashi N, Nishikawa H, et al
Aortic to right ventricular shunt for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and bilateral coronary ostial atresia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)30826.
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YUH DD
What lies beneath (the mitral annulus): The geometric implications of restrictive annuloplasty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)30821.
PubMed

MANIAR HS, Moon MR
Appropriate use criteria for aortic stenosis: Guidelines or opinion?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30777.
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HUI SK, Fan CS, Christie S, Feindel CM, et al
The aortic root does not dilate over time after replacement of the aortic valve and ascending aorta in patients with bicuspid or tricuspid aortic valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30775.
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JIAO J, Tian W, Qiu P, Norton EL, et al
Induced pluripotent stem cells with NOTCH1 gene mutation show impaired differentiation into smooth muscle and endothelial cells: Implications for bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 12. pii: S0022-5223(18)30714.
PubMed Abstract available

URBANSKI PP, Lakew F, Dinstak W, Heinz N, et al
Bentall procedure after previous aortic valve or complete root replacement: Usefulness of self-assembled aortic valve conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 11. pii: S0022-5223(18)30716.
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KASSEM S, Ricciardi G, Salvi L, Alimento M, et al
Late left ventricular rupture as a complication of NeoChord implantation for mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 10. pii: S0022-5223(18)30696.
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XUAN Y, Wang Z, Liu R, Haraldsson H, et al
Wall stress on ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms with bicuspid compared with tricuspid aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)30625.
PubMed Abstract available

BALSAM LB
The genetics of bicuspid aortic valve disease: Shall we take it down a NOTCH?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Mar 2. pii: S0022-5223(18)30590.
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February 2018

CARRIER M
Replacement of bicuspid aortic valve with sutureless bioprosthesis: A word of caution here.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(18)30582.
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D'AMBRA MN
Rapid deployment aortic valve replacement devices: Too many unanswered questions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(18)30584.
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BARAN C, Durdu MS, Gumus F, Cakici M, et al
Sutureless aortic valve replacement with concomitant valvular surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(18)30407.
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TUDORACHE I, Haverich A
Enhanced exposure of subvalvular structures during mitral valve repair with a novel flexible and reusable leaflets retractor.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)30401.
PubMed

CARRIER M, Bouchard D
Rapid-deployment bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement; There is a flag on the field!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)30294.
PubMed

KIM J, Lee JW
Aortic valve: To buy or not to buy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 17. pii: S0022-5223(18)30394.
PubMed

OZAKI S, Kawase I, Yamashita H, Uchida S, et al
Midterm outcomes after aortic valve neocuspidization with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 15. pii: S0022-5223(18)30371.
PubMed Abstract available

COLLI A, Besola L, Bizzotto E, Peruzzo P, et al
Edge-to-edge mitral valve repair with transapical neochord implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30356.
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CICEK S
Cardiac amyloidosis and aortic stenosis: Great masquerader back again!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30352.
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EISHI K, Miura T, Matsumaru I, Tanigawa K, et al
Spiral suspension, a novel repair technique for severe functional tricuspid regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30358.
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LIU H, Yang Y, Wang W, Zhu D, et al
Transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement for aortic regurgitation with a second-generation heart valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30367.
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SOHN SH, Jang MJ, Hwang HY, Kim KH, et al
Rapid deployment or sutureless versus conventional bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 13. pii: S0022-5223(18)30364.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIARIELLO GA, Villa E, Messina A, Troise G, et al
Dislocation of a sutureless prosthesis after type I bicuspid aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 10. pii: S0022-5223(18)30336.
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LIAKOPOULOS OJ
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement in patients with severe mitral annular calcification: Pushing the limits to the sky.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)30290.
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WIGGINS LM, Kumar SR
The root cause of anxiety during reoperative aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)30287.
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NEES SN, Flyer JN, Chelliah A, Dayton JD, et al
Patients with anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery remain at risk after surgical repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 8. pii: S0022-5223(18)30307.
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TAM DY, Hughes A, Fremes SE, Youn S, et al
A cost-utility analysis of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement for the treatment of aortic stenosis in the population with intermediate surgical risk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0022-5223(18)30073.
PubMed Abstract available

PADALA M
Patient-specific computational biomechanical modeling to guide mitral valve repair strategy: Practicality and value?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:606-607.
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YOSHIDA S, Toda K, Sawa Y
Is individualized mitral valve repair in the future?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:605-606.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Spadaccio C, Mihos CG, Fraldi M, et al
Euler's elastica-based biomechanical assessment for neochordal insertion in the treatment of degenerative mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:603-605.
PubMed

MAZINE A, Verma S, Yanagawa B
Mitral valve repair with resection versus neochordae: A call for high-quality evidence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:601-602.
PubMed

YOUNG C, Laufer G, Kocher A, Solinas M, et al
One-year outcomes after rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:575-585.
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ANTUNES MJ
The variability of the mitral valve anatomy and terminology.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 1. pii: S0022-5223(18)30250.
PubMed

DAVID TE, David CM, Manlhiot C
Tricuspid annulus diameter does not predict the development of tricuspid regurgitation after mitral valve repair for mitral regurgitation due to degenerative diseases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 1. pii: S0022-5223(18)30266.
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BOZINOVSKI J
Sutureless aortic valve replacement in combined procedures: Check whether there is room for the new guy before inviting them.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Feb 1. pii: S0022-5223(18)30252.
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January 2018

LITTLE SH, Popma JJ, Kleiman NS, Deeb GM, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with severe mitral or tricuspid regurgitation at extreme risk for surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jan 31. pii: S0022-5223(18)30067.
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OCHIAI T, Yoon SH, Sharma R, Chakravarty T, et al
Recurrent severe aortic stenosis after transfemoral transcatheter valve-in-valve-in-valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(18)30042.
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POULIN A, Bernier M, Rodes-Cabau J, Doyle D, et al
Subacute mitral valve dysfunction after transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacements.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jan 10. pii: S0022-5223(18)30037.
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GIRARDI LN
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement and the bicuspid aortic valve: The details matter.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jan 6. pii: S0022-5223(18)30020.
PubMed

YUH DD
Redefining tricuspid valve anatomy: Acknowledging the "forgotten valve".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jan 4. pii: S0022-5223(18)30005.
PubMed

SON KH, Park KY, Choi CH
Obesity as a confounding factor in a study evaluating the role of M1 polarization in aortic valve calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:76.
PubMed

PARACHURI VR, Adhyapak SM
Topographic mapping of regional contractile injury in ischemic mitral regurgitation: Are regional shape deformation indices answer enough?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:231-232.
PubMed

December 2017

CRESTANELLO JA
Severe tricuspid or mitral regurgitation in inoperable patients with aortic stenosis. Can we leave them alone?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 26. pii: S0022-5223(17)33046.
PubMed

ASADI T, Mullin K, Roselli E, Johnston D, et al
Disseminated Mycobacterium chimaera infection associated with heater-cooler units after aortic valve surgery without endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 21. pii: S0022-5223(17)33001.
PubMed

URBANSKI PP, Jankulovski A, Doldurov K, Zhan X, et al
Reconstructive aortic valve surgery in the elderly: Techniques and outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)32896.
PubMed Abstract available

KAWADA N, Naganuma H, Muramatsu K, Ishibashi-Ueda H, et al
Redefinition of tricuspid valve structures for successful ring annuloplasty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)32891.
PubMed Abstract available

SARAN N, Said SM, Schaff HV, Maltais S, et al
Outcome of tricuspid valve surgery in the presence of permanent pacemaker.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)32886.
PubMed Abstract available

JAVA AP, Greason KL, Dispenzieri A, Grogan M, et al
Aortic valve replacement in patients with amyloidosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)32895.
PubMed Abstract available

KAINUMA S, Funatsu T, Kondoh H, Yokota T, et al
Beneficial effects of restrictive annuloplasty on subvalvular geometry in patients with functional mitral regurgitation and advanced cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 18. pii: S0022-5223(17)32852.
PubMed Abstract available

KLOTZ S, Stock S, Sievers HH, Diwoky M, et al
Survival and reoperation pattern after 20 years of experience with aortic valve-sparing root replacement in patients with tricuspid and bicuspid valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(17)32847.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Lau C
Fixing nature's mistakes on the aortic valve: Will the normal form ensure normal function in the long term?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 12. pii: S0022-5223(17)32839.
PubMed

TAKSLER GB
Evaluating the best approach to treatment of aortic stenosis: The jury is still out.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 12. pii: S0022-5223(17)32806.
PubMed

SPEIR AM
Reconstructive aortic valve surgery in the elderly: Another example of better being the enemy of good?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)32800.
PubMed

GAUDINO M
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and the evolution of clinical research in cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)32822.
PubMed

HOCUM STONE LL, Kelly RF
Remodeling the mitral valve: An outside-in strategy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)32823.
PubMed

ZAFAR MA, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Charilaou P, et al
Height alone, rather than body surface area, suffices for risk estimation in ascending aortic aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 6. pii: S0022-5223(17)32769.
PubMed Abstract available

KESAVUORI R, Raivio P, Jokinen JJ, Sahlman A, et al
Early experience with robotic mitral valve repair with intra-aortic occlusion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 5. pii: S0022-5223(17)32410.
PubMed Abstract available

KUNIHARA T, Arimura S, Sata F, Giebels C, et al
Aortic annulus does not dilate over time after aortic root remodeling with or without annuloplasty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Dec 5. pii: S0022-5223(17)32404.
PubMed Abstract available

ACCOLA KD
The Edwards Intuity Elite valve: Not to repeal nor replace, but rather additive to surgical aortic valve replacement options.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:1903.
PubMed

BOOTH K, Clark S
Sutureless aortic valve replacement: Progress for the sake of progress?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:1902-1903.
PubMed

HUSSAIN ST, Blackstone EH, Pettersson GB
Allografts remain a cornerstone of surgical treatment of invasive and destructive aortic valve infective endocarditis: Surgeon and technique do matter!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:1900-1901.
PubMed

November 2017

ETZ CD, Borger MA
Bicuspid aortic valve-associated aortopathy: A slowly evolving picture.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 29. pii: S0022-5223(17)32361.
PubMed

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Wahlers T
Anterior leaflet splitting during transcatheter mitral valve replacement: Killing two birds with one stone?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 22. pii: S0022-5223(17)32742.
PubMed

CHIVASSO P, Bruno VD, Farid S, Malvindi PG, et al
Predictors of survival in octogenarians after mitral valve surgery for degenerative disease: The Mitral Surgery in Octogenarians study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(17)32704.
PubMed Abstract available

WOJNARSKI CM, Roselli EE
Tighten your belt or lose your pants? Not if it is tailored to the patient-annuloplasty during remodeling.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(17)32707.
PubMed

BOLLACHE E, Fedak PWM, van Ooij P, Rahman O, et al
Perioperative evaluation of regional aortic wall shear stress patterns in patients undergoing aortic valve and/or proximal thoracic aortic replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 16. pii: S0022-5223(17)32501.
PubMed Abstract available

KATAOKA A, Zeng X, Guerrero JL, Kozak A, et al
Application of polymer-mesh device to remodel left ventricular-mitral valve apparatus in ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)32485.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Bicuspid aortic valve with aortic aneurysms.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)32681.
PubMed

AD N, Holmes SD, Massimiano PS, Rongione AJ, et al
Long-term outcome following concomitant mitral valve surgery and Cox maze procedure for atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)32489.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE W, Kim JB, Yang DH, Kim C, et al
Comparative effectiveness of coronary screening in heart valve surgery: Computed tomography versus conventional coronary angiography.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)32479.
PubMed Abstract available

LORCA R, Alvarez-Cabo R, Calvo J, de la Hera JM, et al
Quadricuspid aortic valve surgical repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 13. pii: S0022-5223(17)32507.
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SULTAN I, Seese L, Lagazzi L, Gleason TG, et al
Concomitant aortic valve replacement with orthotopic heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)32473.
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KELLY BJ, Ho Luxford JM, Butler CG, Huang CC, et al
Severity of tricuspid regurgitation is associated with long-term mortality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 8. pii: S0022-5223(17)32429.
PubMed Abstract available

ROGERS T, Thourani VH
Is there still a role for balloon dilatation before transcatheter aortic valve replacement-or, indeed, for transaortic access?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 7. pii: S0022-5223(17)32462.
PubMed

BONAROS N, Kofler M, Frank D, Cocchieri R, et al
Balloon-expandable transaortic transcatheter aortic valve implantation with or without predilation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Nov 2. pii: S0022-5223(17)32400.
PubMed Abstract available

DILLON J
A stitch too far: The circumflex artery in jeopardy during mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:1621-1623.
PubMed

BARNHART GR, Chitwood WR, Grossi EA
Rapid deployment aortic valve systems: The surgeons' alternative to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:1568-1569.
PubMed

FISCHLEIN T, Santarpino G
Rapid-deployment aortic valve systems: The surgeons' alternative to transcatheter aortic valve implantation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:1568.
PubMed

October 2017

PRAKASH SK, Estrera AL
Not "Z" end of the story: Do Z scores help to guide surgical decisions about the ascending aorta in patients with bicuspid aortic valve?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Oct 20. pii: S0022-5223(17)32348.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Soltesz EG
Atrial fibrillation in the patient undergoing mitral valve surgery: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)32183.
PubMed

YUN TJ
Valve-sparing repair to alleviate pulmonary regurgitation may lead to as much right ventricular dilatation as a transannular patch: A catch-22?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Oct 7. pii: S0022-5223(17)32174.
PubMed

ANSELMI A, Verhoye JP
The pathway toward the success of a new transcatheter aortic valve replacement device: A surgeon's adventure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Oct 3. pii: S0022-5223(17)32161.
PubMed

September 2017

BAKAEEN FG, Shroyer AL, Zenati MA, Badhwar V, et al
Mitral valve surgery in the US Veterans Administration health system: 10-year outcomes and trends.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 30. pii: S0022-5223(17)32144.
PubMed Abstract available

ANYANWU AC, Adams DH
Another case of underprovision of mitral valve repair surgery: Lessons from the Veterans Affairs health system.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 28. pii: S0022-5223(17)32142.
PubMed

CONTI VR, DeAnda A Jr
Ascending aortopathy with bicuspid aortic valve: Individualizing the threshold.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 22. pii: S0022-5223(17)32111.
PubMed

ROGERS T, Thourani VH
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement after mitral valve surgery: Synergistic or incompatible?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 22. pii: S0022-5223(17)32112.
PubMed

SHEMIN RJ
Size matters: Indexed left atrial size predicts late survival after aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(17)31999.
PubMed

DI GIAMMARCO G, Marinelli D
Which aortic valve prosthesis I would implant on myself?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(17)31977.
PubMed

LAMELAS J, Mawad M, Williams R, Weiss UK, et al
Isolated and concomitant minimally invasive minithoracotomy aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)31961.
PubMed Abstract available

HUSSAIN ST, Blackstone EH, Pettersson GB
Tell it like it is: Experience in mitral valve surgery does matter for improved outcomes in mitral valve infective endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 18. pii: S0022-5223(17)31953.
PubMed

LEOPALDI AM, Wrobel K, Speziali G, van Tuijl S, et al
The dynamic cardiac biosimulator: A method for training physicians in beating-heart mitral valve repair procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 18. pii: S0022-5223(17)31914.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU L, Guo Y, Wang W, Liu H, et al
Transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement with a novel transcatheter aortic valve replacement system in high-risk patients with severe aortic valve diseases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 15. pii: S0022-5223(17)31918.
PubMed Abstract available

SQUIERS JJ, Potluri S, Brinkman WT, DiMaio JM, et al
Systematic review of transcatheter aortic valve replacement after previous mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)31904.
PubMed

SIEVERS HH, Stock S, Stierle U, Klotz S, et al
Longer-term results, z scores, and decision nomograms for treatment of the ascending aorta in 1693 bicuspid aortic valve operations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)31907.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGARSE A, Dearani JA, Daly RC, Anwer LA, et al
Reoperation rate for recurrent mitral disease is low after robotically assisted mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)31901.
PubMed

SCHNITTMAN SR, Adams DH, Itagaki S, Toyoda N, et al
Bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: Revisiting prosthesis choice in patients younger than 50 years old.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 13. pii: S0022-5223(17)31896.
PubMed Abstract available

CRESTANELLO JA
Quality of mitral valve surgery at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)31880.
PubMed

MACARTHUR JW, Boyd J
The tip of the iceberg: Evaluating the mechanism behind dehiscence of mitral annuloplasty rings.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 5. pii: S0022-5223(17)31862.
PubMed

GREASON KL
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization and transcatheter aortic valve insertion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 5. pii: S0022-5223(17)31854.
PubMed

WANG H, Han J, Wang Z, Yin Z, et al
A prospective randomized trial of the cut-and-sew Maze procedure in patients undergoing surgery for rheumatic mitral valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 5. pii: S0022-5223(17)31787.
PubMed Abstract available

TIMEK TA
Subvalvular repair to improve reductive annuloplasty for severe mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:834.
PubMed

CHARLES EJ, Kron IL
Which ischemic mitral valves should be repaired and how? Time will tell.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:833.
PubMed

NAPPI F, Spadaccio C
Biomechanics of failed ischemic mitral valve repair: Discovering new frontiers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:832-833.
PubMed

SANTARPINO G, Pfeiffer S
Early degeneration of the St Jude Medical Trifecta bioprosthetic aortic valve: A problem of the leaflets or of the stent?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:820.
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TOYODA N, Itagaki S, Egorova NN, Tannous H, et al
Real-world outcomes of surgery for native mitral valve endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 1. pii: S0022-5223(17)31771.
PubMed Abstract available

BOGACHEV-PROKOPHIEV AV, Afanasyev AV, Zheleznev SI, Pivkin AN, et al
Concomitant ablation for atrial fibrillation during septal myectomy in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Sep 1. pii: S0022-5223(17)31825.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2017

INOUE Y, Kotani S, Suzuki S
Chimney technique for aortic valve-on-valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Aug 24. pii: S0022-5223(17)31800.
PubMed

SCHNITTMAN SR, Itagaki S, Toyoda N, Adams DH, et al
Survival and long-term outcomes after mitral valve replacement in patients aged 18 to 50 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Aug 24. pii: S0022-5223(17)31770.
PubMed Abstract available

KRAWCZYK-OZOG A, Holda MK, Sorysz D, Koziej M, et al
Morphologic variability of the mitral valve leaflets.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Aug 16. pii: S0022-5223(17)31721.
PubMed Abstract available

PADALA M
The arithmetic of a successful mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Aug 4. pii: S0022-5223(17)31588.
PubMed

GILLINOV AM, Mihaljevic T, Javadikasgari H, Suri RM, et al
Early results of robotically assisted mitral valve surgery: Analysis of the first 1000 cases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Aug 1. pii: S0022-5223(17)31581.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2017

GLOTZBACH JP, McKellar SH
Rapid-deployment aortic valves: Do the data support a tipping point?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jul 26. pii: S0022-5223(17)31570.
PubMed

GOLDMAN S
Should the risk of a permanent pacemaker be considered when choosing a procedure for aortic stenosis?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jul 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)31396.
PubMed

SWISTEL DG, Grossi EA
Transaortic mitral valve surgery: Going down the rabbit hole again.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jul 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)31392.
PubMed

KAWAMOTO N, Fujita T, Fukushima S, Hata H, et al
Should annuloplasty prosthesis be selected dependent on the location of prolapse in mitral valve repair for type II dysfunction?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jul 4. pii: S0022-5223(17)31368.
PubMed Abstract available

THOURANI VH, Borger MA, Holmes D, Maniar H, et al
Transatlantic editorial on transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:7-21.
PubMed

BAPAT VN
Effect of transcatheter aortic valve size and position on valve-in-valve hemodynamics: An in vitro study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;154:58-59.
PubMed

June 2017

MCCARTHY FH, Savino DC, Brown CR, Bavaria JE, et al
Cost and contribution margin of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 21. pii: S0022-5223(17)31230.
PubMed Abstract available

PIERCE EL, Bloodworth CH 4th, Siefert AW, Easley TF, et al
Mitral annuloplasty ring suture forces: Impact of surgeon, ring, and use conditions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 21. pii: S0022-5223(17)31355.
PubMed Abstract available

DANIEL M, Atluri P
Novel, nonresectional mitral valve repair-another tool in the mitral surgeon's armamentarium.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 20. pii: S0022-5223(17)31232.
PubMed

JONES JA
Oxidative stress in bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy: Hand-me-downs and yoga pants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 17. pii: S0022-5223(17)31235.
PubMed

HUNG J, Mihos C
Toward a better repair for ischemic mitral regurgitation: Thinking outside the ring.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 17. pii: S0022-5223(17)31233.
PubMed

MCCARTHY FH, Spragan DD, Savino D, Dibble T, et al
Outcomes, readmissions, and costs in transfemoral and alterative access transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the US Medicare population.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 16. pii: S0022-5223(17)31227.
PubMed Abstract available

HWANG YM, Kim J, Lee JH, Kim M, et al
Conduction disturbance after isolated surgical aortic valve replacement in degenerative aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0022-5223(17)31182.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOUDHARY SK, Abraham A, Bhoje A, Gharde P, et al
Transaortic edge-to-edge mitral valve repair for moderate secondary/functional mitral regurgitation in patients undergoing aortic root/valve intervention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 13. pii: S0022-5223(17)31185.
PubMed Abstract available

ANSELMI A, Flecher E, Chabanne C, Ruggieri VG, et al
Long-term follow-up of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement in patients aged </=60 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 12. pii: S0022-5223(17)31187.
PubMed Abstract available

ZIAZADEH D, Mater R, Himelhoch B, Borgman A, et al
Single-dose del Nido cardioplegia in minimally invasive aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 12. pii: S0022-5223(17)31194.
PubMed Abstract available

FORCILLO J, Thourani VH
Transapical and transaortic transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Still part of the game and at what cost?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jun 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)31166.
PubMed

May 2017

SMITH CR
Do apples equal oranges in access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 31. pii: S0022-5223(17)31132.
PubMed

LORUSSO R, Gelsomino S
Mitral valve repair for functional regurgitation: Do not miss the last piece of the puzzle!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 31. pii: S0022-5223(17)31133.
PubMed

MESSE SR, Furie KL
Cerebral protection for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A no brainer?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 25. pii: S0022-5223(17)31122.
PubMed

OUZOUNIAN M, Mazine A, David TE
The Ross procedure is the best operation to treat aortic stenosis in young and middle-aged adults.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 25. pii: S0022-5223(17)31124.
PubMed

BILLAUD M, Phillippi JA, Kotlarczyk MP, Hill JC, et al
Elevated oxidative stress in the aortic media of patients with bicuspid aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 25. pii: S0022-5223(17)31118.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOO SJ
Expanding the applications of transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Wave of the future, or not so fast?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 25. pii: S0022-5223(17)31116.
PubMed

COUTINHO GF, Leite F, Antunes MJ
Circumflex artery injury during mitral valve repair: Not well known, perhaps not so infrequent-lessons learned from a 6-case experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 24. pii: S0022-5223(17)31045.
PubMed

ARAKAWA M, Hashimoto K, Okamura H
Intraoperative transprosthetic leakage of a bovine prosthetic valve after aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 23. pii: S0022-5223(17)31102.
PubMed

KUO K, Shah P, Hiebert B, Love K, et al
Predictors of survival, functional survival, and hospital readmission in octogenarians after surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 23. pii: S0022-5223(17)31088.
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BLANCO M, Laguna G, Carrascal Y
Myxoma knocking on the mitral door: A singular mechanism of mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 22. pii: S0022-5223(17)31093.
PubMed

BURKHART HM, Thompson JL, Angona RE
Arresting pulmonary atresia intact ventricular septum...only if you have to.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)30945.
PubMed

LIAKOPOULOS OJ
Transprosthetic leak after biological aortic valve replacement: There's a hole in the valve!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 19. pii: S0022-5223(17)30924.
PubMed

MICK S, McCurry K, Navia J, Gillinov M, et al
How long will my repair last, doctor? Additional data on the durability of mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 18. pii: S0022-5223(17)30929.
PubMed

LABIN JE, Haque N, Sinn LA, Schuessler RB, et al
The Cox-Maze IV procedure for atrial fibrillation is equally efficacious in patients with rheumatic and degenerative mitral valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 May 17. pii: S0022-5223(17)30897.
PubMed Abstract available

KRON IL, LaPar DJ, Acker MA, Adams DH, et al
2016 update to The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) consensus guidelines: Ischemic mitral valve regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:e97-e114.
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ANTUNES MJ
Pulmonary hypertension and mitral valve disease: Still a beast.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:1083-1084.
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YANG B, Likosky DS, Bolling SF
Mitral stenosis with pulmonary hypertension: We should operate early.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:1082-1083.
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April 2017

MILEWSKI RK, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Siki M, et al
Fate of remnant sinuses of Valsalva in patients with bicuspid and trileaflet valves undergoing aortic valve, ascending aorta, and aortic arch replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 28. pii: S0022-5223(17)30870.
PubMed Abstract available

FORCILLO J, Condado JF, Binongo JN, Lasanajak Y, et al
Readmission rates after transcatheter aortic valve replacement in high- and extreme-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 18. pii: S0022-5223(17)30705.
PubMed Abstract available

SUNDT TM
Bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy is not cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 7. pii: S0022-5223(17)30664.
PubMed

MURALA JSK, Sassalos P, Owens ST, Ohye RG, et al
Porcine small intestine submucosa cylinder valve for mitral and tricuspid valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(17)30650.
PubMed

GREASON KL
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi for aortic regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(17)30632.
PubMed

GREASON KL, Sandhu GS, Nkomo VT, King KS, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve insertion after previous mitral valve operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(17)30637.
PubMed Abstract available

WOODS RK
Technique for myocardial protection in pulmonary atresia intact ventricular septum.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 2. pii: S0022-5223(17)30595.
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LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Wahlers T
Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation: Go with the flow?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 2. pii: S0022-5223(17)30622.
PubMed

DAYAN V, Pibarot P
Aortic valve replacement in low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis: Left ventricular ejection fraction matters.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 2. pii: S0022-5223(17)30621.
PubMed

CHARLES EJ, Kron IL
Data, not dogma, for ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Apr 2. pii: S0022-5223(17)30620.
PubMed

KIRKLIN JK
The regurgitant bicuspid aortic valve: Recalibrating our surgical strategies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:S72-S73.
PubMed

AL-ATASSI T, Thourani VH
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in intermediate-risk patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:822-823.
PubMed

BENEDETTO U, Sousa-Uva M
Apples, orange, and pears. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in intermediate risk patients has borne fruit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:821-822.
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March 2017

LUO X, Wang X, Li X, Wang X, et al
Transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the J-Valve system: A 1-year follow-up study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar 23. pii: S0022-5223(17)30564.
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HATOUM H, Moore BL, Maureira P, Dollery J, et al
Aortic sinus flow stasis likely in valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar 23. pii: S0022-5223(17)30563.
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OBASE K, Matsumaru I, Miura T, Eishi K, et al
Echocardiographic visualization and quantification of mitral complex during mitral repair for severe functional mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar 23. pii: S0022-5223(17)30555.
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VIRK SA, Tian DH, Sriravindrarajah A, Dunn D, et al
Mitral valve surgery and coronary artery bypass grafting for moderate-to-severe ischemic mitral regurgitation: Meta-analysis of clinical and echocardiographic outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar 22. pii: S0022-5223(17)30543.
PubMed Abstract available

SWINKELS BM, de Mol BA, Kelder JC, Vermeulen FE, et al
New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation after aortic valve replacement: Effect on long-term survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar 12. pii: S0022-5223(17)30414.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ-MARCO A, Miller H, Kumar P, Ashraf S, et al
Outcome of isolated aortic valve replacement in patients with classic and paradoxical low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar 12. pii: S0022-5223(17)30418.
PubMed Abstract available

MURASHITA T, Badhwar V
In search of the smoking gun in calcific aortic valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar 8. pii: S0022-5223(17)30386.
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February 2017

BOZINOVSKI J
Measuring and mitigating stroke in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Long roads to the easy answers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(17)30217.
PubMed

MIYAHARA S, Oka T, Takahashi H, Inoue T, et al
Feasibility of intraoperative water testing in aortic valve repair: Direct visualization from left ventricle with a videoscope.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 10. pii: S0022-5223(17)30193.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAN Y, Li J, Wang Y, Wu B, et al
Aortic shear stress in patients with bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis and insufficiency.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 10. pii: S0022-5223(17)30191.
PubMed Abstract available

ROUBERTIE F, Seguela PE, Jalal Z, Iriart X, et al
Tricuspid valve repair and pulmonary valve replacement in adults with repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 10. pii: S0022-5223(17)30196.
PubMed Abstract available

AZADANI AN, Reardon M, Simonato M, Aldea G, et al
Effect of transcatheter aortic valve size and position on valve-in-valve hemodynamics: An in vitro study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 10. pii: S0022-5223(17)30189.
PubMed Abstract available

NOMURA K, Yamagishi M, Yamamoto Y, Ko Y, et al
Half-turned truncal switch operation for single coronary in a patient with transposition of the great artery and pulmonary stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)30186.
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MOSQUERA VX, Bouzas-Mosquera A, Gonzalez-Barbeito M, Bautista-Hernandez V, et al
Indexed left atrial size predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients undergoing aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)30205.
PubMed Abstract available

TATUM JM, Bowdish ME, Mack WJ, Quinn AM, et al
Outcomes after mitral valve repair: A single-center 16-year experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 9. pii: S0022-5223(17)30185.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE, David CM, Fan CS, Manlhiot C, et al
Tricuspid regurgitation is uncommon after mitral valve repair for degenerative diseases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 7. pii: S0022-5223(17)30164.
PubMed Abstract available

DI MAURO M, Weltert LP, Prapas S, Calafiore AM, et al
Finite element analysis for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: More than a seer reading the future!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 5. pii: S0022-5223(17)30138.
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CICEK MS
Altered hemodynamics in bicuspid aortic valve disease: Leaning more toward nurture!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(17)30133.
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TRETTER JT, Redington AN
To repair or not to repair: Who should undergo tricuspid valve repair at the time of pulmonary valve replacement in previously repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(17)30135.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Early failure of transcatheter aortic valves: A timely warning!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(17)30143.
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SCHAFERS HJ
Aortic annuloplasty: The panacea of valve-preserving aortic replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(17)30142.
PubMed

VRICELLA LA, Ravekes WA, Arbustini E, Jaquiss RD, et al
Simplified mitral valve repair in pediatric patients with connective tissue disorders.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:399-403.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRKLIN JK
Aortic valve homografts: Experiential atrophy spawns evolution of standards.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:281-282.
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HUSSAIN ST, Blackstone EH, Pettersson GB
Challenging allograft use for aortic valve infective endocarditis: Is it the allograft or the surgeon?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:280-281.
PubMed

STOCK S, Scharfschwerdt M, Meyer-Saraei R, Richardt D, et al
In vitro coronary flow after transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation: A comparison of 2 valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:255-263.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2017

JAVADIKASGARI H, Roselli EE, Aftab M, Suri RM, et al
Combined aortic root replacement and mitral valve surgery: The quest to preserve both valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jan 31. pii: S0022-5223(17)30122.
PubMed Abstract available

KRON IL, LaPar DJ, Acker MA, Adams DH, et al
2016 update to The American Association for Thoracic Surgery consensus guidelines: Ischemic mitral valve regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jan 17. pii: S0022-5223(17)30031.
PubMed

LANSAC E, Di Centa I, Sleilaty G, Lejeune S, et al
Remodeling root repair with an external aortic ring annuloplasty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(17)30015.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHNEIDER U, Feldner SK, Hofmann C, Schope J, et al
Two decades of experience with root remodeling and valve repair for bicuspid aortic valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Jan 10. pii: S0022-5223(17)30014.
PubMed Abstract available

DECAMPLI WM
Ascending aortopathy with bicuspid aortic valve: More, but not enough, evidence for the hemodynamic theory.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:6-7.
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BALSAM LB, DeAnda A Jr
The Mitroflow aortic valve: A past, present, and future illuminated.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:40-42.
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BOUCHARD D, Perrault LP, Kron IL, Hung JW, et al
Predicting recurrent mitral regurgitation after mitral valve repair: A difficult endeavor and a necessity.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:145-146.
PubMed

WANG S, Tang B
The putative mechanism of recurrent valve regurgitation after valve repair in ischemic mitral valve regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;153:143-144.
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December 2016

XUAN Y, Krishnan K, Ye J, Dvir D, et al
Stent and leaflet stresses in a 26-mm first-generation balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(16)31806.
PubMed Abstract available

ALRESHIDAN M, Shahmansouri N, Chung J, Lash V, et al
Obtaining the biomechanical behavior of ascending aortic aneurysm via the use of novel speckle tracking echocardiography.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 20. pii: S0022-5223(16)31680.
PubMed Abstract available

LANCASTER TS, Kar J, Cupps BP, Henn MC, et al
Topographic mapping of left ventricular regional contractile injury in ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 19. pii: S0022-5223(16)31679.
PubMed Abstract available

ELEFTERIADES JA, Peterss S, Nezami N, Gluck G, et al
V-shape noncoronary sinus remodeling in ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic root ectasia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 19. pii: S0022-5223(16)31685.
PubMed Abstract available

JARRETT CM
Permanent pacemaker insertion following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Not infrequent, not benign, and becoming predictable.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 19. pii: S0022-5223(16)31799.
PubMed

CHU MW, Bagur R, Losenno KL, Jones PM, et al
Early clinical outcomes of a novel self-expanding transapical transcatheter aortic valve bioprosthesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 15. pii: S0022-5223(16)31678.
PubMed Abstract available

SUMMERS MR, Cremer PC, Jaber WA
Three mechanisms of early failure of transcatheter aortic valves: Valve thrombosis, cusp rupture, and accelerated calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 14. pii: S0022-5223(16)31676.
PubMed

ROUGHNEEN PT, Al-Dossari G, DeAnda A Jr
Stargazing or scientific yardstick? The future of speckle tracking echocardiography in the management of ascending aortic aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Dec 8. pii: S0022-5223(16)31645.
PubMed

MESTRES CA, Suri R
Preventive tricuspid annuloplasty: When benefit justifies the risk. What else?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;152:1641-1642.
PubMed

JOUAN J
Preventive tricuspid annuloplasty: When the benefit justifies the risk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;152:1640-1641.
PubMed

PIERCE EL, Gorman RC, Gorman JH 3rd, Yoganathan AP, et al
Mitral annuloplasty ring suture dehiscence: In search of more robust techniques.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;152:1640.
PubMed

SPRATT JR, Spratt JA, Lawrie GM
Mitral annuloplasty ring dehiscence: Optimal force distribution with flexible rings.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;152:1639.
PubMed

SHRESTHA M
Aortic valve replacement via right anterior thoracotomy with sutureless valves: The way to go!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;152:1547-1548.
PubMed

November 2016

AL-AZZAM F, Greason KL, Krittanawong C, Williamson EE, et al
The influence of native aortic valve calcium and transcatheter valve oversize on the need for pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve insertion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Nov 29. pii: S0022-5223(16)31633.
PubMed Abstract available

SWINGEN C, Hocum Stone L, Kelly RF
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for ischemic mitral regurgitation: A guide through complex surgical terrain.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Nov 24. pii: S0022-5223(16)31636.
PubMed

ALKHOULI M, Badhwar V
Avoiding coronary obstruction after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Is it the skirt or what's inside that counts?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Nov 21. pii: S0022-5223(16)31628.
PubMed

DAVID TE, David CM, Feindel CM, Manlhiot C, et al
Reimplantation of the aortic valve at 20 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0022-5223(16)31489.
PubMed Abstract available

REPOSSINI A, Di Bacco L, Passaretti B, Grubitzsch H, et al
Early hemodynamics and clinical outcomes of isolated aortic valve replacement with stentless or transcatheter valve in intermediate-risk patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0022-5223(16)31494.
PubMed Abstract available

TIMEK TA
Sub or snub: Is subvalvular repair worthwhile in severe ischemic mitral regurgitation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Nov 14. pii: S0022-5223(16)31469.
PubMed

BANDO K
Does type of prosthesis affect long-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement for infective endocarditis? How should we properly answer this question?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Nov 3. pii: S0022-5223(16)31437.
PubMed

October 2016

GREASON KL
Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve insertion: That train has sailed.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Oct 24. pii: S0022-5223(16)31412.
PubMed

BARNHART GR, Accola KD, Grossi EA, Woo YJ, et al
TRANSFORM (Multicenter Experience With Rapid Deployment Edwards INTUITY Valve System for Aortic Valve Replacement) US clinical trial: Performance of a rapid deployment aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Oct 15. pii: S0022-5223(16)31292.
PubMed Abstract available

DRINKWATER DC
Sutureless aortic valves: A game changer, or niche tool in an expanding toolbox?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Oct 14. pii: S0022-5223(16)31291.
PubMed

BOUCHARD D, Perrault LP
To be followed ... A comparison of minimally invasive and standard aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;152:1040.
PubMed

AD N
Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis following surgical aortic valve replacement: Did we all miss it?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;152:981-2.
PubMed

September 2016

NAPPI F, Spadaccio C, Nenna A, Lusini M, et al
Is subvalvular repair worthwhile in severe ischemic mitral regurgitation? Subanalysis of the Papillary Muscle Approximation trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Sep 24. pii: S0022-5223(16)31168.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUSSEFI P, Gomez A, He T, Anderson L, et al
Patient-specific computational fluid dynamics-assessment of aortic hemodynamics in a spectrum of aortic valve pathologies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Sep 23. pii: S0022-5223(16)31158.
PubMed Abstract available

KWAK JG, Lee CH, Choi ES, Kim SH, et al
Corrective surgery for a patient with a giant right pulmonary artery developing 40 years after a Waterston-Cooley shunt for pulmonary stenosis and ventricular septal defect.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Sep 22. pii: S0022-5223(16)31144.
PubMed

MYERS PO
Preserving the V-engine shape of the left ventricle with Melody mitral valve replacement in small children.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Sep 16. pii: S0022-5223(16)31120.
PubMed

CRESTANELLO JA
Intraoperative endocardial ultrasonography: Improving safety in mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Sep 12. pii: S0022-5223(16)31098.
PubMed

August 2016

ZHU J, Meza J, Kato A, Saedi A, et al
Pulmonary flow study predicts survival in pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 31. pii: S0022-5223(16)31070.
PubMed Abstract available

ANSELMI A, Ruggieri VG, Lelong B, Flecher E, et al
Mid-term durability of the trifecta bioprosthesis for aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0022-5223(16)31067.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSEN J, Vettorazzi E, Winter L, Schmied W, et al
Physical and mental recovery after conventional aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0022-5223(16)31031.
PubMed Abstract available

KOMEDA M
Quick but effective surgery for functional mitral regurgitation secondary to aortic valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(16)31034.
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SAKAGUCHI T, Totsugawa T, Tamura K, Yoshitaka H, et al
Extended neochord weaving technique for degenerative mitral valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(16)31036.
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GRUBITZSCH H, Galloni M, Falk V
Wrinkles, folds and calcifications: Reduced durability after transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(16)31037.
PubMed

CHAI PJ
Evaluating the stented bovine jugular vein graft valve (Melody) for mitral valve replacement: New echocardiographic criteria to evaluate novel techniques.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(16)31064.
PubMed

TWEDDELL JS
Why doesn't the flow study work better for pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect, and major aortopulmonary collaterals?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(16)31065.
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June 2016

Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;151:1625-6.
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Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;151:1668-70.
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SUGIMOTO M, Saiki H, Tamai A, Seki M, et al
Ventricular fibrogenesis activity assessed by serum levels of procollagen type III N-terminal amino peptide during the staged Fontan procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;151:1518-26.
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Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016;151:1647.
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