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    July 2025
  1. ERGI DG, Schaff HV, Ommen SR, Lahr BD, et al
    Changes in left ventricular-aortic angulation are associated with the development of obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;170:190-199.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    June 2025
  2. PAMIDIGHANTAM P, Chen C, Shrestha N, Willekes H, et al
    Long-term Outcomes of Semirigid Ring and Band Annuloplasty in Functional Mitral Regurgitation Patients without Advanced Left Ventricular Dilation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 26:S0022-5223(25)00543.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  3. OHMORI T, Hiraoka A, Hamada Y, Kishimoto S, et al
    Long-term Prognostic Value of HFA-PEFF Score in Patients Undergoing Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 25:S0022-5223(25)00541.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  4. PEGUES J, Danesh S, Cascino TM, Cowger JA, et al
    Impact of Post-Implant Mitral Regurgitation on Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 24:S0022-5223(25)00539.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  5. PANG K, Xing J, Xu N, Zhang L, et al
    Reversed Septal Motion in ccTGA: A Potential Mechanism for Tricuspid Regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 11:S0022-5223(25)00472.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. ZHANG W, Wang J
    Reply: Reconsidering durability and clinical interpretation of mitral valve repair in elderly patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 10:S0022-5223(25)00389.
    PubMed    


  7. MAIGROT JA, Moros D, Blackstone EH, Weiss AJ, et al
    A Surgeon's Toolkit for Mitral Valve Induced Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction with Minimal Septal Hypertrophy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 7:S0022-5223(25)00468.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2025
  8. DONG J, Li Z, Sun Y, Du C, et al
    The Fate of Aortic Valve after Surgical Repair for Discrete Membranous Subaortic Stenosis in Pediatric Patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 May 26:S0022-5223(25)00398.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. YI JJ, Yates TA, McGilvray M, Vinyard C, et al
    The Long-term Outcomes of Concomitant Cox-Maze IV Procedure in Patients with Mitral Valve Disease and Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 May 16:S0022-5223(25)00390.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  10. XU D, Onohara D, Suresh KS, Kalra K, et al
    Hemodynamic Efficacy of Annular versus Sub-annular Repair to Repair Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 May 15:S0022-5223(25)00387.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  11. JAGGERS J, Winlaw D, Fuller S, Sethi N, et al
    2025 American Association for Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery Working Group- Expert consensus document on the management of patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 May 2:S0022-5223(25)00286.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. SONG W, Sirset-Becker T, Mata Quinonez LR, Polsani D, et al
    Machine Learning Methods to Predicting Transvalvular Gradient Waveform Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Pre-procedural Echocardiogram.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 May 2:S0022-5223(25)00385.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. QAMAR Y, Schaff HV, Castro-Varela A, Cui H, et al
    Outcomes of surgical septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after previous septal reduction therapy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1483-1490.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2025
  14. CHAE MC, Yoon S, Lee HJ, Jang WS, et al
    Outcomes of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation after Coronary Revascularization Alone in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 24:S0022-5223(25)00336.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. SAIYDOUN G, Saade S, Alghamdi M, Youssefi P, et al
    Mastering Aortic Valve Repair: a standardized step by step teaching approach of remodeling root replacement with external ring annuloplasty.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 24:S0022-5223(25)00334.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  16. QAMAR Y, Schaff HV, Geske JB, Dearani JA, et al
    Impact of residual mitral valve regurgitation following septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 23:S0022-5223(25)00285.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. BROWN JA, Ashwat E, Warraich N, Iyanna N, et al
    Outcomes of Surgical versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Low-Flow Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 23:S0022-5223(25)00333.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  18. Commentator Discussion: Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in patients younger than age 65 years in the United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 19:S0022-5223(25)00200.
    PubMed    


  19. KALFA DM, Cordoves EM, LaSala VR
    Allogeneic Mitral Valve Transplant: Historical Precedent, Current Considerations, and Future Implementation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 18:S0022-5223(25)00305.
    PubMed    


  20. ZHANG X, Zhang M, Jin Y, Liu D, et al
    Comparison of Fresh and Glutaraldehyde-treated Autologous Pericardial Patch in Tricuspid Valve Repair: A Long-term Porcine Study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 17:S0022-5223(25)00307.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. QAMAR Y, Schaff HV, Geske JB, Dearani JA, et al
    Durability of mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral valve disease in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 17:S0022-5223(25)00284.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  22. KONSTANTINOV IE, Rodrigues C, Konstantinov SI, Fricke TA, et al
    An adolescent with severe aortic regurgitation and aortic root dilatation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 15:S0022-5223(25)00301.
    PubMed    


  23. WANG Y, Wei L, Liu L, Shi J, et al
    A multicenter prospective clinical study on TAVI for aortic stenosis or pure aortic regurgitation: 5-year outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 7:S0022-5223(25)00288.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. ZHANG W, Luo T, Meng F, Tian B, et al
    Mitral Valve Repair versus Bioprosthetic Replacement Outcomes in patients with Rheumatic Disease Over 60: Propensity Score Matching Results.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 3:S0022-5223(25)00279.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2025

  25. Commentator Discussion: Eliminating the learning curve in robotic mitral valve repair: Results from 1400 patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Mar 28:S0022-5223(25)00098.
    PubMed    


  26. ABRUZZO AR, Beroukhim RS, Campos S, Ghelani S, et al
    Reverse double switch operation for the borderline left ventricle.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1012-1019.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2025
  27. BILFINGER T, Bennett A, Bogue TA, Greenberg S, et al
    Mitral Valve Repair in the United States: Single-Center versus Multi-Center Surgeons' Risk-Adjusted Outcomes (13 words, 96 characters).
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 28:S0022-5223(25)00172.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  28. IYENGAR A, Song C, Atluri P
    Commentary: Looking to the future: Revisiting the volume-outcome relationship in mitral valve repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 27:S0022-5223(25)00180.
    PubMed    


  29. YI JJ, McGilvray M, Yates TA, Procasky S, et al
    Left Atrial and Ventricular Remodeling in Chronic Mitral Regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 19:S0022-5223(25)00124.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. ARABKHANI B, Boodhwani M, De Paulis R, Chen EP, et al
    Valve sparing aortic root replacement in bicuspid aortic valves, the reimplantation technique: A multicenter study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 17:S0022-5223(25)00120.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. BANSAL A, Kapadia SR
    Commentary: Rethinking Coronary Workup: How CTA is Changing the Game in the Mitral Valve Surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 11:S0022-5223(25)00100.
    PubMed    



  32. Commentator Discussion: Effects of mitral calcification in severe aortic stenosis with severe mitral regurgitation on left heart remodeling, surgical strategy, and outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 11:S0022-5223(24)01191.
    PubMed    


  33. REBOLLEDO MA, Knott-Craig CJ, Corson AH, Phillip R, et al
    Right Ventricular Endomyocardial Fibrosis with an Unguarded Tricuspid Valve - Surgical Management of a 9-year-old with Severe Right Heart Failure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 4:S0022-5223(25)00096.
    PubMed    


  34. ERGI DG, Schaff HV, Pochettino A, Hurst PD, et al
    Outcomes of aortic surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:576-583.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. THOMPSON MA, Kramer B, Tarraf SA, Vianna E, et al
    Age is superior to aortopathy phenotype as a predictor of aortic mechanics in patients with bicuspid valve.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:531-541.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2025

  36. Commentator Discussion: Initial balloon versus surgical valvuloplasty in children with isolated congenital aortic stenosis: Impact on timing of aortic valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jan 21:S0022-5223(24)01199.
    PubMed    


  37. PEGUES JN, Chang CH, Alnajjar RM, Zhou S, et al
    Disparities in 180-day Infection Rates Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jan 15:S0022-5223(25)00017.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. ALABBADI S, Bowdish ME, Sallam A, Tam DY, et al
    Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Younger than 65 Years in the US.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jan 9:S0022-5223(25)00002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. GUPTA T, Malaisrie SC, Batchelor W, Boudoulas KD, et al
    Review of the Decision-Making Approach to The Treatment of Young and Low-Risk Patients with Aortic Stenosis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jan 9:S0022-5223(25)00009.
    PubMed    


  40. LIU S, Zhao Y, Mo H, Hua X, et al
    Genetic variations in PTPN11 lead to a recurrent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction phenotype in childhood hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:196-207.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. SHARMA VJ, Kangarajah A, Yang A, Kim M, et al
    Valve-sparing aortic root replacement: Long-term variables significantly associated with mortality and morbidity.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:68-77.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  42. KERMEN S, Aupart A, Bonal M, Strella J, et al
    Durability of bovine pericardial mitral bioprosthesis based on Heart Valve Collaboratory echocardiographic criteria.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:92-102.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2024
  43. KIM HR, Kim HJ, Kim S, Kim Y, et al
    Corrigendum to 'Bovine pericardial versus porcine bioprosthetic aortic valves: A nationwide population-based cohort study in Korea'[The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Volume 168, Issue 5, November 2024, Pages 1438-1447.e4].
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Dec 31:S0022-5223(24)01137.
    PubMed    



  44. Commentator Discussion: Impact of the grade and jet-flow direction of residual aortic regurgitation after valve-sparing root replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Dec 3:S0022-5223(24)00923.
    PubMed    


  45. GREENBERG JW, Argo M, Ashfaq A, Luxford JC, et al
    Long-term outcomes following the Ross procedure in neonates and infants: A multi-institutional analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1720-1730.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. MAIGROT JA, Weiss AJ, Steely AM, Firth A, et al
    Efficacy and safety of a transaortic approach to midventricular and apical septal myectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1666-1674.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  47. INSLER JE, Tipton AE, Bakaeen FG, Bakhos JJ, et al
    What determines outcomes in multivalve reoperations? Effect of patient and surgical complexity.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1632-1642.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2024
  48. RUEL M, Chu MWA, Graeve A, Gerdisch MW, et al
    Midterm Survival, Clinical, and Hemodynamic Outcomes of a Novel Mechanical Mitral Valve Prosthesis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Nov 29:S0022-5223(24)01110.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  49. Commentator Discussion: Durability of annuloplasty in patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation associated with atrial fibrillation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Nov 8:S0022-5223(24)00920.
    PubMed    


  50. MARGHITU T, Roberts SH, He J, Kouchoukos N, et al
    Impact of TAVR Utilization Ratio on Outcomes in Patients with Aortic Valve Disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Nov 7:S0022-5223(24)01002.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  51. Commentator Discussion: Late follow-up for a randomized trial of surgical treatment of tricuspid valve regurgitation in patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Nov 7:S0022-5223(24)00921.
    PubMed    


  52. WEIXLER V, Honjo O
    Commentary: Sometimes less is more...but more seems more in treatment of neonates and infants with congenital aortic stenosis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Nov 5:S0022-5223(24)00999.
    PubMed    


  53. EHRLICH T, Abeln KB, Froede L, Burgard C, et al
    Valve-sparing aortic root replacement-for all patients?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1403-1413.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2024
  54. PYO WK, Kim JB, Cho YH, Je HG, et al
    The long-term impact of lesion set in the surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation during mitral valve surgery: multi-center propensity-score weighted study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Oct 29:S0022-5223(24)00988.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. WANG H, Dun C, Makary MA, Walsh C, et al
    Wide Variation in Mitral Valve Repair Rates Among U.S. Surgeons: Analysis of Medicare Claims Data.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Oct 24:S0022-5223(24)00986.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  56. SNYDER A, Isabella M, Rodriguez L, Bishop P, et al
    Effects of Mitral Calcification in Severe Aortic Stenosis with Severe Mitral Regurgitation on Left Heart Remodeling, Surgical Strategy, and Outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Oct 21:S0022-5223(24)00932.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  57. Commentator Discussion: The cone repair allows right ventricle rehabilitation with excellent tricuspid valve function following the Starnes procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Oct 10:S0022-5223(24)00793.
    PubMed    


  58. MURPHY MO, Beller JP, Bloom JP, Montanaro C, et al
    Initial Balloon Versus Surgical Valvuloplasty In Children With Isolated Congenital Aortic Stenosis: Impact On Timing Of Aortic Valve Replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Oct 2:S0022-5223(24)00896.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  59. Discussion to: Late results of chord transfer and other techniques for anterior leaflet repair without neochords.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1057-1059.
    PubMed    


  60. LEVINE D, Patel P, Zhao Y, Chung M, et al
    Valve-sparing aortic root replacement versus composite valve graft with bioprosthesis in patients under age 50.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:992-1002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. NISIVACO S, McCarthy PM, Kruse J, Andre AC, et al
    Late results of chord transfer and other techniques for anterior leaflet repair without neochords.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1045-1056.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2024
  62. LAU C, Girardi LN
    Commentary: Many Roads Lead to a Competent Aortic Valve after Valve-Sparing Root Replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 28:S0022-5223(24)00894.
    PubMed    


  63. KIM H, Lee OJ, Lee JH, Kim YJ, et al
    Impact of the Grade and Jet-flow Direction of Residual Aortic Regurgitation after Valve-Sparing Root Replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 24:S0022-5223(24)00840.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. PLA MM, Russell SD, Milano CA, Chiang Y, et al
    Late Follow-up for a Randomized Trial of Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 21:S0022-5223(24)00830.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  65. Commentator Discussion: Medium-term outcomes of concomitant aortic valve repair in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 21:S0022-5223(24)00672.
    PubMed    


  66. PEREIRA SJ
    Commentary: Complex valve endocarditis: The importance of early surgical timing with cerebral emboli and a multidisciplinary endocarditis team.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:843-844.
    PubMed    


  67. LEVINE D, Patel P, Wang C, Pan C, et al
    Valve-sparing root replacement versus composite valve graft root replacement: Analysis of more than 1500 patients from 2 aortic centers.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:770-780.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  68. ZAFAR MA, Wu J, Vinholo TF, Li Y, et al
    Bicuspid aortopathy does not require earlier surgical intervention.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:760-769.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2024
  69. BAKIR NH, Bernabei A, Burns DJP, Blackstone EH, et al
    Durability of Annuloplasty in Patients with Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation Associated with Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 26:S0022-5223(24)00763.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. KAZA AK
    Commentary: The Ross Procedure is a Durable Solution for Children with Complex Aortic Valve Disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 23:S0022-5223(24)00710.
    PubMed    


  71. ASHRAF SF, Da Silva JP, Castro-Medina M, Viegas M, et al
    The Cone repair Allows Right Ventricle Rehabilitation with Excellent Tricuspid Valve Function Following the Starnes Procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 22:S0022-5223(24)00708.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  72. RAMLAWI B, Deeb GM, Mumtaz M, Bajwa T, et al
    Four-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter or Contemporary Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement from the Evolut Low Risk Trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 22:S0022-5223(24)00707.
    PubMed    


  73. CHEMTOB RA, Rajeswaran J, Kalahasti V, Griffin BP, et al
    Early and late experience of the modified aortic reimplantation operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 22:S0022-5223(24)00709.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. BURNS DJP
    Commentary: Surgical aortic valve replacement - could the pendulum be swinging back?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 14:S0022-5223(24)00694.
    PubMed    



  75. Commentator Discussion: Modeling of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation after aortic root replacement using 3-dimensional artificial intelligence algorithm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 10:S0022-5223(24)00623.
    PubMed    



  76. Commentator Discussion: Mitral valve repair with leaflet resection versus preservation for degenerative posterior leaflet prolapse.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 8:S0022-5223(24)00622.
    PubMed    



  77. Commentator Discussion: Mitral valve surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 2:S0022-5223(24)00612.
    PubMed    


    July 2024
  78. LAU C, Ram E, Harik L, Soletti G Jr, et al
    Aortic Valve Degeneration After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement in Patients with Bicuspid Aortopathy or Connective Tissue Disorder.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 29:S0022-5223(24)00661.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  79. CHAUVETTE V, Chaud GJ, Laurin C, Marzouk M, et al
    Long-Term Results of Patients Undergoing a Ross Procedure After a Previous Aortic Valve Surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 27:S0022-5223(24)00660.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. FEIRER N, Buchner A, Weber M, Lang M, et al
    Mechanical versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: Insights from Propensity Score Matching on Survival and Reoperation Rates.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 25:S0022-5223(24)00652.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. HASAN I, Sultan I
    Commentary: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Explantation: Surgical Strategies for Superior Outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 23:S0022-5223(24)00629.
    PubMed    


  82. JELENC M, Jelenc B, Habjan S, Fries P, et al
    Aortic valve cusp size and shape in dilated trileaflet aortic roots.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 18:S0022-5223(24)00621.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  83. KWON Y, Kim HJ, Kim JB, Kim HR, et al
    Mitral Valve Repair with Leaflet Resection versus Preservation for Degenerative Posterior Leaflet Prolapse.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 2:S0022-5223(24)00549.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  84. PARK I, Yang JH, Sung K, Jun TG, et al
    Valve-sparing root replacement in children with connective tissue disease: Long-term risk of aortic events.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:182-192.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  85. SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
    Outcomes of concomitant myectomy and left ventricular apical aneurysm repair in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:96-103.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. SUN D, Schaff HV, Greason KL, Huang Y, et al
    Mechanical or Biological Prosthesis for Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 45 to 74 Years.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 1:S0022-5223(24)00551.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    June 2024
  87. SIRSET-BECKER T, Clark A, Flaherty JD, Mehta CK, et al
    Modeling of Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation after Aortic Root Replacement Using 3-Dimensional Artificial Intelligence Algorithm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 29:S0022-5223(24)00546.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. SHARAF OM, Beaver TM
    Aortic Valve 2024: Which Valve for Which Patient?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 29:S0022-5223(24)00545.
    PubMed    


  89. DEL PORTILLO JH, Kalavrouziotis D, Dumont E, Paradis JM, et al
    5-Year Outcomes of Trans Carotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 25:S0022-5223(24)00539.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  90. SHRAER N, Youssefi P, Garufi L, Debauchez M, et al
    External aortic annuloplasty with a dedicated expansible ring improves outcomes in remodeling root repair compared to homemade Dacron ring.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 22:S0022-5223(24)00535.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  91. SONG K, Lee JH, Woo HT, Kim YS, et al
    Surgical Outcome of Mitral Valve Surgery in Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation Compared with Degenerative Etiology.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 13:S0022-5223(24)00515.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. VIANNA E, Kramer B, Tarraf S, Gillespie C, et al
    Aortic diameter is a poor predictor of aortic tissue failure metrics in patients with ascending aneurysms.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2049-2059.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2024
  93. JACQUEMYN X, Van Onsem E, Dufendach K, Brown JA, et al
    Machine-Learning Approaches for Risk Prediction in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 28:S0022-5223(24)00448.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  94. JUAREZ-CASSO FM, Schaff HV, Todd A, Arghami A, et al
    Simultaneous Tricuspid Valve Repair at the Time of Mitral Valve Surgery: Determinants of Postoperative Pacemaker Implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 27:S0022-5223(24)00449.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  95. WATANABE G, Kumamaru H, Kinukawa N, Shibata T, et al
    Successful launch of robot-assisted mitral valve repair in Japan under universal health coverage.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 25:S0022-5223(24)00445.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  96. HYNDS MA, Hayashi H, Kurlansky P, Zhao Y, et al
    Medium-Term Outcomes of Concomitant Aortic Valve Repair in Patients with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 25:S0022-5223(24)00447.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  97. KALFA D, Rajab TK, Cordoves E, Emani S, et al
    Living allogenic heart valve transplantation: Relative advantages and unanswered questions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1543-1546.
    PubMed    


  98. SILVESTRY SC
    Commentary: Tricuspid repair and left ventricular assist device: A new baseline.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1821-1822.
    PubMed    


    April 2024
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    Low-Dose Warfarin with a Novel Mechanical Aortic Valve: Interim Registry Results at 5-Year Follow-Up.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 20:S0022-5223(24)00359.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  100. MEHAFFEY JH, Kawsara M, Jagadeesan V, Hayanga JW, et al
    Surgical versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low Risk Medicare Beneficiaries.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 13:S0022-5223(24)00310.
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  101. JACQUEMYN X, Sa MP, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, et al
    Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis: Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 12:S0022-5223(24)00294.
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  102. RAJESH K, Chung M, Levine D, Norton E, et al
    Long-term outcomes after aortic root replacement for bicuspid aortic valve-associated aneurysm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 5:S0022-5223(24)00204.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  103. Discussion to: Outcomes of neo-aortic valve and root surgery late after arterial switch operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1402-1403.
    PubMed    


  104. JASINSKI MJ
    AV repair does not like the "one-size-fits-all" definition.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e96-e97.
    PubMed    


  105. PARK MH, Casselman F, Joseph Woo Y
    Discussion to: Neochordal Goldilocks: Analyzing the biomechanics of neochord length on papillary muscle forces suggests higher tolerance to shorter neochordae.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e90-e91.
    PubMed    


  106. SINGH SK, Elefteriades J, Takayama H
    Discussion to: Reintervention after valve-sparing aortic root replacement: A comprehensive analysis of 781 David V procedures.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1239-1240.
    PubMed    


  107. ELEFTERIADES JA
    Commentary: Pulling back the curtain: Need for reoperation after valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1241-1243.
    PubMed    


  108. PARK MH, van Kampen A, Zhu Y, Melnitchouk S, et al
    Neochordal Goldilocks: Analyzing the biomechanics of neochord length on papillary muscle forces suggests higher tolerance to shorter neochordae.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e78-e89.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  109. MAGRUDER JT, Thourani VH
    Commentary: Attacking mitral annular calcification: Transatrial implantation of balloon-expandable valves.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1276-1277.
    PubMed    


  110. YANG B, Ghita C, Makkinejad A, Green C, et al
    Early outcomes of the Y-incision technique to enlarge the aortic annulus 3 to 4 valve sizes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1196-1205.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2024
  111. KIM MS, Lee SH
    Reply: Atrial fibrillation surgery concomitant with mitral valve surgery: Much more than gilding the lily.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 15:S0022-5223(24)00181.
    PubMed    



  112. Discussion to: Surgery and transcatheter intervention for degenerative mitral regurgitation in the United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 13:S0022-5223(24)00091.
    PubMed    


  113. OUZOUNIAN M, Lafreniere-Roula M, Elbatarny M, David CM, et al
    Long-term Outcomes Following Valve-Sparing Root Replacement with Concomitant Mitral Repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 6:S0022-5223(24)00189.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  114. KOBAYASHI Y, Kasahara S, Sano S, Suzuki H, et al
    Staged repair for complete atrioventricular septal defect in patients weighing less than 4.0 kg.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1136-1144.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  115. CHEN Q, Roach A, Trento A, Rowe G, et al
    Robotic degenerative mitral repair: Factors associated with intraoperative revision and impact of mild residual regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:944-954.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  116. URBANSKI PP, Atieh A, Lehmkuhl L, Irimie V, et al
    Selective sinus replacement for aortic root repair in bicuspid aortopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:908-917.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2024
  117. KATAOKA N, Imamura T
    How to demonstrate the clinical implication of concomitant intervention to atrial fibrillation in patients receiving mitral valve surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 28:S0022-5223(24)00113.
    PubMed    


  118. DAVID TE, Park J, Steve Fan CP
    Mitral valve surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 28:S0022-5223(24)00104.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  119. JASINSKI MJ, Joshua M, Jasinski J, Kosiorowska K, et al
    Valve-sparing operations in patients with Marfan syndrome: There is a room for improvement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e35-e36.
    PubMed    


  120. VINOGRADSKY A, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Kirschner M, et al
    Less is better? Comparing effects of median sternotomy and thoracotomy surgical approaches for left ventricular assist device implantation on postoperative outcomes and valvulopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:731-743.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  121. CUI H, Schaff HV, Olson TP, Geske JB, et al
    Cardiopulmonary exercise test in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:701-710.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  122. GLOWER DD
    Commentary: Exercise testing in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: The known unknowns.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:711-712.
    PubMed    


  123. WAN S, Zhao Q, Wang CS
    Commentary: Robotic mitral repair: The "new gold-standard" that requires more gold.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:645-646.
    PubMed    


    January 2024

  124. Discussion to: Bicuspid aortic stenosis: National three-year outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement among Medicare beneficiaries.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 28:S0022-5223(23)01197.
    PubMed    


  125. BAVARIA JE
    The Risk and Reward of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 24:S0022-5223(24)00086.
    PubMed    


  126. NGUYEN SN, Bouhout I, Singh S, Vinogradsky AV, et al
    Long-Term Autograft Dilation and Durability After the Ross Procedure are Similar Among Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Primary Aortic Stenosis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 22:S0022-5223(24)00080.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  127. SINGH S, Bouhout I, Nguyen S, Vinogradsky A, et al
    Aortic insufficiency following balloon aortic valvuloplasty does not impact long-term autograft durability after the Ross procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 22:S0022-5223(24)00082.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  128. BADHWAR V, Pereda D, Khaliel FH, Poffo R, et al
    Outcomes Following Initial Multicenter Experience with Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement: Defining a Path Forward.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 19:S0022-5223(24)00078.
    PubMed    


  129. KIM MS, Kim HJ, Je HG, Cho YH, et al
    Long-Term Results Of Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Concomitant With Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Multicenter Study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 16:S0022-5223(24)00026.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  130. CHIKWE J, Chen Q, Bowdish ME, Roach A, et al
    Surgery and Transcatheter Intervention for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation in The United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 16:S0022-5223(24)00027.
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  131. KAISER AD, Haidar MA, Choi PS, Sharir A, et al
    Simulation-Based Design of Bicuspidization of the Aortic Valve.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 9:S0022-5223(24)00009.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  132. ATKINS MD, He A, Reardon MJ
    Evolut Explant, Y Annuloplasty and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Tips and Tricks.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 8:S0022-5223(24)00005.
    PubMed    


  133. GIRARDI LN, Lau C
    Commentary: Cooking up a durable valve-sparing root replacement: Great ingredients make great outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:114-115.
    PubMed    


  134. SUN D, Schaff HV, Lentz Carvalho J, Nishimura RA, et al
    Improvement in gastrointestinal bleeding after septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:157-163.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  135. KANEKO T, Newell PC, Nisivaco S, Yoo SGK, et al
    Incidence, characteristics, and outcomes of reintervention after mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:143-154.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2023

  136. Discussion to: Impact of preoperative aortic regurgitation on long-term autograft durability and dilatation in children and adolescents undergoing the Ross procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 22:S0022-5223(23)01112.
    PubMed    



  137. Discussion to: Should mitral valve replacement age guidelines be lowered due to better bioprosthetic mitral valve durability?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 21:S0022-5223(23)01109.
    PubMed    



  138. Discussion to: Seven-year outcomes following aortic valve replacement with a novel tissue bioprosthesis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 8:S0022-5223(23)01009.
    PubMed    


  139. CHEN Q, Malas J, Megna D, Tam DY, et al
    Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis: National Three-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Among Medicare Beneficiaries.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 6:S0022-5223(23)01131.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  140. WERNER P, Kuscu BS, Coti I, Puchner S, et al
    Aortic root geometry following composite valve graft implantation: Implications for future valve-in-valve procedures.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1635-1643.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2023
  141. HANET V, Vancraeynest D, Gerber BL
    Reply: A need for randomized prospective trial for early aortic valve repair in asymptomatic aortic regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 28:S0022-5223(23)01001.
    PubMed    


  142. DANIAL P, Moiroux-Sahraoui A, Nelly A, Pontailler M, et al
    Outcomes of aortic valve repair in children stratified by complexity: Which outcome for which lesion?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 24:S0022-5223(23)01107.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  143. SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Lee JM, Colan SD, et al
    Prognostic Utility of a Risk Prediction Model for Pre-Discharge Major Residual Lesions or Unplanned Reinterventions Following Congenital Mitral Valve Repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 21:S0022-5223(23)01100.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  144. Discussion to: Outcomes of aortic root replacement with tricuspid aortic valve reimplantation in patients with residual aortic regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 6:S0022-5223(23)00877.
    PubMed    


  145. KIM HR, Kim HJ, Kim S, Kim Y, et al
    Bovine Pericardial versus Porcine Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves: A Nationwide Population-based Cohort Study in Korea.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 4:S0022-5223(23)01017.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  146. JASINSKI MJ, Nienaber CA
    Paradigm shift to earlier surgery for aortic regurgitation: What should be done?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 1:S0022-5223(23)00906.
    PubMed    


  147. ISSELBACHER EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black J 3rd, Augoustides JG, et al
    2022 ACC/AHA guideline for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease: A report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e182-e331.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2023

  148. Discussion to: The fate of concomitant tricuspid regurgitation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 27:S0022-5223(23)00884.
    PubMed    


  149. AWTRY JA, Shi WY, McGurk S, Louis C, et al
    National Trends in Utilization of Transatrial Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement and Postoperative Outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0022-5223(23)00966.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  150. ROMANO M, McCarthy PM, Baldridge AS, Kruse J, et al
    Should Mitral Valve Replacement Age Guidelines Be Lowered Due to Better Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Durability?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0022-5223(23)00968.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  151. KONSTANTINOV IE, Brizard CP, Davies B
    Severe aortic valve insufficiency in infants on durable ventricular assist device support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 12:S0022-5223(23)00914.
    PubMed    



  152. Discussion to: Natural history of aortic root dilatation and pathologic aortic regurgitation in tetralogy of Fallot and its morphological variants.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 3:S0022-5223(23)00825.
    PubMed    



  153. Discussion to: Transapical ventricular reshaping improves functional mitral regurgitation and ventricular function.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 3:S0022-5223(23)00794.
    PubMed    


  154. GELLIS L, McGeoghegan P, Lu M, Feins E, et al
    Left atrioventricular valve repair after primary atrioventricular canal surgery: Predictors of durability.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1168-1177.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  155. NGUYEN SN, Vinogradsky AV, Sevensky R, Crystal MA, et al
    Use of the Inspiris valve in the native right ventricular outflow tract is associated with early prosthetic regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1210-1221.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2023
  156. BEAVER T, Bavaria JE, Griffith B, Svensson LG, et al
    Seven-Year Outcomes Following Aortic Valve Replacement with a Novel Tissue Bioprosthesis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 29:S0022-5223(23)00873.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  157. ZHU MZL, Fricke TA, Buratto E, Chowdhuri KR, et al
    Outcomes of neo-aortic valve and root surgery late after arterial switch operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 25:S0022-5223(23)00864.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  158. KONSTANTINOV IE, Zubritskiy A
    Do we all need to learn aortic valve repair the HAART way?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 19:S0022-5223(23)00745.
    PubMed    


  159. GIKANDI A, Baird CW, Del Nido PJ, Emani SM, et al
    Right ventricular papillary muscle approximation to the septum as an adjunct technique during tricuspid valve repair in congenital heart surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 16:S0022-5223(23)00850.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  160. FU W, Green C, Wagner C, Pawar G, et al
    Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Mitral Valve Surgery is Not Benign.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 12:S0022-5223(23)00785.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  161. Discussion to: National experience with pediatric surgical aortic valve repair: A Pediatric Health Information System analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 11:S0022-5223(23)00737.
    PubMed    



  162. Discussion to: Socioeconomic disparities in midterm outcomes after repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 11:S0022-5223(23)00738.
    PubMed    


  163. KISAMORI E, Kotani Y, Suzuki H, Kobayashi J, et al
    When to intervene the pulmonary artery: Importance of anatomical assessment in the diagnosis of pulmonary artery coarctation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:926-932.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  164. DURBAK E, Tarraf S, Gillespie C, Germano E, et al
    Ex vivo biaxial load testing analysis of aortic biomechanics demonstrates variation in elastic energy distribution across the aortic zone zero.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:701-712.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  165. MESTRES CA, Pereda D
    Commentary: Is it the tricuspid valve, is it the right ventricle? Have we improved?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:752-753.
    PubMed    


    August 2023

  166. Discussion to: Aortic valve repair versus Ross procedure in children.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 31:S0022-5223(23)00663.
    PubMed    



  167. Discussion to: Aortic valve regurgitation following transaortic septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Incidence and influence on late outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 22:S0022-5223(23)00638.
    PubMed    


  168. NAJM H, Chai P
    Discussion to: Revascularization of coronary circulation in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and right ventricular-dependent coronary circulation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 18:S0022-5223(23)00636.
    PubMed    


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    Transapical Ventricular Reshaping Reduces Functional Mitral Regurgitation and Improves Ventricular Function in a Preclinical Model of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 17:S0022-5223(23)00724.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  170. FUKUHARA S, MacGillivray T
    Discussion to: Reoperation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Insights from 10-year experience.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 3:S0022-5223(23)00550.
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  171. KANEYUKI D, Villarraga HR, Gallego-Navarro CA, Todd A, et al
    The Fate of Concomitant Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 2:S0022-5223(23)00649.
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  172. ROBICH MP, Schaff HV, Ortoleva J, Patlolla SH, et al
    Understanding septal morphology in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-implications for the surgeon.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:514-518.
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  173. BROWN KL, Huang Q, Hadjicosta E, Seale AN, et al
    Long-term survival and center volume for functionally single-ventricle congenital heart disease in England and Wales.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:306-316.
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  174. CHIU P, Chavez M, Zubair MM, Friedman KG, et al
    Symmetric bicuspidizing repair for patients with congenital aortic or truncal valve disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:283-291.
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  175. OSMAN M, Syed M, Osman K, Patel B, et al
    Sex-based outcomes of surgical myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: An analysis from the National Readmission Database.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:504-511.
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  176. CUI H, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
    Preoperative left ventricular longitudinal strain predicts outcome of septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:492-500.
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  177. WOJNARSKI CM, Moraca RJ
    Commentary: Seeing through the fog: Longitudinal strain as a predictor of survival after septal myectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:501-502.
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  178. URBANSKI PP, Irimie V, Jankulowski A, Atieh A, et al
    Long-term outcomes after aortic root repair using selective sinus replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:422-431.
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  179. BACIEWICZ FA JR
    Commentary: Should I stay (at primary valve center) or should I go (transfer to comprehensive valve center)?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:455-456.
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    July 2023
  180. ROSINSKI BF, Hodges K, Vargo PR, Roselli EE, et al
    Outcomes of Aortic Root Replacement with Tricuspid Aortic Valve Reimplantation in Patients with Residual Aortic Regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 31:S0022-5223(23)00643.
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  181. BALINT B, Bernstorff IGL, Schwab T, Schafers HJ, et al
    Aortic regurgitation provokes phenotypic modulation of smooth muscle cells in the normal ascending aorta.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 25:S0022-5223(23)00630.
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  182. KIM RW
    Commentary: The potential durability of aortic valve repair in children.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 14:S0022-5223(23)00609.
    PubMed    


  183. DREYFUS GD, Essayagh B
    Commentary: The newer the better is not always true in mitral valve repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 13:S0022-5223(23)00607.
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  184. HANET V, Schafers HJ, Lansac E, de Kerchove L, et al
    Impact of early versus Class-I triggered surgery on postoperative survival in severe aortic regurgitation: An observational study from the AVIATOR registry.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 6:S0022-5223(23)00545.
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  185. ZUBRITSKIY A, Konstantinov IE
    Commentary: Calcific aortic stenosis in progeria: a personalized approach to a difficult problem.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 3:S0022-5223(23)00543.
    PubMed    


  186. STARNES VA
    Reply: Wrapped pulmonary autograft or homograft: Still the way to go!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e3-e4.
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  187. STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA, Overman DM, Deyle DR, et al
    Pregnancy heart team: A lesion-specific approach.
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    Mitral repair with leaflet preservation versus leaflet resection and ventricular reverse remodeling from a randomized trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:74-83.
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  189. BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF
    Commentary: Early surgery should be pursued for all severe regurgitant lesions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:102-103.
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  190. SMITH RL, Hamandi M, Ailawadi G, George TJ, et al
    Surgical implantation of balloon-expandable heart valves for the treatment of mitral annular calcification.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:62-70.
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  191. GLOWER D
    Commentary: Assessing recovery of ejection fraction after mitral repair: One year after operation, are we there yet?
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    June 2023
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    National Experience with Pediatric Surgical Aortic Valve Repair - A Pediatric Health Information System Analysis.
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    Socioeconomic Disparities in Mid-Term Outcomes After Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
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    May 2023
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    February 2023
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    January 2023
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    October 2022
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