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Free Subscription 31.08.2026 2 Anesthesiology 1 Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 12 Ann Thorac Surg 2 Artif Organs 3 BMC Anesthesiol 1 Br J Anaesth 1 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 1 Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 3 Eur Respir J 2 Heart 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 2 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 10 J Heart Lung Transplant 3 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 9 Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 Transplantation

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Anesthesiology

1. HOVGAARD HL, Vistisen S, Enevoldsen J, Juhl-Olsen P, et al
   Highly Individualized Management in Esophagectomy: Reply.
   Anesthesiology. 2026 Aug 26. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006259.
   PubMed        
   
   
2. RIPOLLES-MELCHOR J, Espinosa AV, Monge-Garcia MI
   Highly Individualized Management in Esophagectomy: Comment.
   Anesthesiology. 2026 Aug 26. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006258.
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   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

3. YAO S, Zheng C, Zhang C
   Skip N2 Metastasis in Resected Lung Cancer: Prognostic Subclassification by Lymphatic Drainage and Histology.
   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;32:26-00068.
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   Ann Thorac Surg

4. KURODA S, Shomoto T, Nishioka Y, Shimizu N, et al
   Pulmonary Artery-Bronchial Territory Mismatch in Segmentectomy and Its Effect on Surgical Resection Margins.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:703-710.
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5. HOSHINO Y, Hayama H, Frankel WC, Unai S, et al
   Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Cusp Thickening and Reduced Cusp Motion After the Ozaki Procedure.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:651-659.
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6. KADOWAKI S, Steve Fan CP, Venet M, Tocharoenchok T, et al
   Successful Atrioventricular Valve Repair Modifies Clinical Outcomes in Single-Ventricle Patients: Multistate Model Analysis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:691-701.
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7. MATSUBARA M, Deimel C, Schaeffer T, Rohlig C, et al
   Mechanical Atrioventricular Valve Replacement During and After the Single-Ventricle Palliation.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:680-689.
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8. MEHAFFEY JH, Daggubati R, Jagadeesan V, Hayanga JWA, et al
   Transcatheter vs Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair: An Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Mar 19:S0003-4975(26)00230.
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9. YOON DW, Shin DW, Jung J, Joh HS, et al
   Short- and Long-Term Risks of Atrial Fibrillation in Surgically Treated Lung Cancer Patients: A Korean Nationwide Study.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 8:S0003-4975(26)00320.
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10. AGWAR FD, Tamerat LY, Ali JM, Kassa MY, et al
    Analysis of the First 1000 Operations Performed by a Local Surgical Cardiac Team in Ethiopia: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:752-758.
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11. GOEL NJ, Zhao Y, Sperry AE, Kelly JJ, et al
    Early Discontinuation of Long-Term Anticoagulation After Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:618-628.
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12. SPURLOCK D, Squiers JJ, Martin LW, Kaiser LR, et al
    Things to Consider While Negotiating Your Contract: A Report From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Workforce on Cardiothoracic Surgery Practice.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:773-781.
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13. KHULLAR OV, Kidane B, Altorki N, Antonoff M, et al
    STS Expert Consensus Document (2026) on Addressing Definition and Practices of Sublobar Resection in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jun 19:S0003-4975(26)00579.
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14. XU W, Li Z, Zheng J, Pan X, et al
    Subsegment-based versus segment-based anatomical sublobar resection for lung cancer: A propensity score-matched analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Feb 17:S0003-4975(26)00140.
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15. NAGATSUKA M, Asai T, Noguchi K, Hama D, et al
    Large Free-Floating Left Atrial Thrombus After Incomplete Thoracoscopic Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;122:759-762.
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    Artif Organs

16. HINKOV H, Yousefzada S, Just IA, Klein C, et al
    Early Multicenter Outcomes of Dedicated Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Left Ventricular Assist Device-Associated Pure Aortic Regurgitation.
    Artif Organs. 2026 Aug 25. doi: 10.1111/aor.70226.
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17. OHIRA S, Spencer PJ, Tavolacci SC, Omar YA, et al
    Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery: Contemporary Practice and Insights From U.S. Transplant Centers.
    Artif Organs. 2026 Aug 24. doi: 10.1111/aor.70227.
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    BMC Anesthesiol

18. YANG J, Liao T, Luo J, Ma A, et al
    Impact of opioid free anesthesia on postoperative nausea and vomiting, chronic pain, and quality of recovery in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2026 Jun 16. doi: 10.1186/s12871-026-04028.
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19. YANG M, Yao Y, Li H, Cheng Q, et al
    Inferior vena cava respiratory variability changes during jet ventilation in rigid bronchoscopy: a prospective self-controlled study.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2026;26:531.
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20. YANG M, Deng Z, Li H, Guo J, et al
    Jet ventilation in severe airway stenosis: how pressure and frequency shape airway pressure and ventilation.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2026;26:532.
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    Br J Anaesth

21. MARIOTTI C, Guarnieri M, Lazzari S, Losiggio R, et al
    Perioperative mechanical ventilation strategies in adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Br J Anaesth. 2026 Aug 27:S0007-0912(26)00575-1. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2026.
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    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

22. BHATTI KI, Shah JA, Solangi BA, Ali WH, et al
    Post-Dilatation and Risk of Complications in STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 26. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70833.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Interv

23. TRIMAILLE A, Cepas-Guillen P, Urena M, Alperi A, et al
    Bioprosthetic Valve Failure After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 24:e016892.
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    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

24. NASSO G, Speziale G
    RE-LOCK and TRACK: A Reproducible Minimally Invasive Repair for Bileaflet Mitral Disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag211.
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25. XIAO B, Li M, Liu L, Shi J, et al
    Transapical transcatheter valve implantation for aortic regurgitation: a multicenter, prospective trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 May 5:ezag065. doi: 10.1093.
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    Eur Respir J

26. HASSAN M, Addala D, Asciak R, Diez-Ferrer M, et al
    ERS statement on ultrasound-guided interventions in respiratory disease.
    Eur Respir J. 2026;68:2501902.
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27. GHANIZADA M, Malm Tillgren S, Menzel M, Praeger-Jahnsen L, et al
    Azithromycin enhances epithelial antiviral immunity in uncontrolled asthma: results from the AZIMUNE randomized controlled trial.
    Eur Respir J. 2026 May 7:2502441. doi: 10.1183/13993003.02441-2025.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
28. LE PAVEC J, Meloni F
    Lung transplantation for ultra-rare diseases: from anecdote to evidence, a collective responsibility.
    Eur Respir J. 2026;68:2600971.
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    Heart

29. VIZZARI G, Carciotto G, Micari A
    How short is short enough? Reframing dual antiplatelet therapy duration in the contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention era.
    Heart. 2026 Aug 24:heartjnl-2026-328515. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328515.
    PubMed        
    
    
30. JIN IT, Lee SJ, Lee JY, Kim SM, et al
    Optical coherence tomography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention in multivessel coronary disease with complex lesions.
    Heart. 2026 Aug 26:heartjnl-2026-328499. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328499.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

31. MEHILLI J, Steffen J, Rudolph T, Haum M, et al
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or Medical Treatment for Paradoxical Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Valve Stenosis: REBOOT-PARADOX.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Aug 28:S0735-1097(26)07496.
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    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

32. SUWA K, Kamata M
    Anesthetic Management of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Explantation 8 Years After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient with Systemic Sclerosis and Pulmonary Hypertension.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Aug 7:S1053-0770(26)00779.
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33. KUMAMOTO T, Kotani T, Uemura Y, Nakamura N, et al
    Delayed Recognition of Reversed Mechanical Mitral Valve Implantation on Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography During Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Aug 8:S1053-0770(26)00784.
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    J Heart Lung Transplant

34. WILLIAMS AM, McGann K, Trahanas JM, Wang CC, et al
    Pushing the limits of death-Rapid ultraoxygenated recovery without preimplant heart reanimation in circulatory death with prolonged "no-touch" period.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1418-1421.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
35. BROCARD S, Mauduit V, Morin M, Boussamet L, et al
    Genome-wide association study reveals two novel genetic loci associated with chronic lung allograft dysfunction.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1454-1467.
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36. FARIA VS, Vukicevic M, Isath A, Mehra MR, et al
    Management of obesity in the contemporary LVAD era.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1474-1483.
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37. NEELY ML, Tumin D, Siegel LK
    Timing is everything: Using time-varying binary indicators for evaluating post-transplant risk factors.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1375-1379.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
38. LOUCA JO, Ochsner M, Shah A, Schlendorf K, et al
    A comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation in Europe and the United States: A multi-centre, retrospective study.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026 Apr 16:S1053-2498(26)01838.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
39. BOEHM PM, Auner S, Berezhinskiy O, Homola J, et al
    FILONEX - A prospective, randomized controlled pilot safety study evaluating the addition of hemodiafiltration to EVLP in marginal donor lungs.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1431-1441.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
40. MARACAJA L, Schoroder JN, Keenan J, Klapper JA, et al
    A dedicated modular system for open-chest stabilization in thoracic transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1410-1417.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
41. TRINDADE AJ, Shaver CM, Demarest CT, Erasmus D, et al
    The need for clarity among the shadows: It is time to further refine the definition of primary graft dysfunction in lung transplant recipients.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1522-1525.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
42. HEUTS S, Lebreton G, Dellgren G, Wallinder A, et al
    A Bayesian re-analysis of hypothermic oxygenated perfusion versus static cold storage in the NIHP2019 heart transplantation trial.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026 May 25:S1053-2498(26)01922.
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43. KAPNADAK SG, Milinic T, Morrell ED, Brandon W, et al
    Approach to prevention and management of chronic lung allograft dysfunction in North American lung transplant centers.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1470-1473.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

44. GREGG AC, Lau C, Ingason AB, Rahouma M, et al
    The Impact of Prior Cardiac Surgery on Outcomes Following Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair: Insights from a High-Volume Aortic Center.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Aug 28:S0022-5223(26)01236.
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45. CERULLO M, Petrovic M, Wilkins AG, Boyce W, et al
    Airway Complications Following Lung Transplantation Using Prolonged 10 degrees C Controlled Graft Preservation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Aug 27:S0022-5223(26)01229.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
46. DELAY TK, Patil R, Kazaleh M, Wang Y, et al
    Severity and Timing of Elevated Lactate Correlates with Mortality after Cardiac Surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Aug 24:S0022-5223(26)01226.
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    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

47. HESKILOGLU C, Citak N, Yazgan S, Ucvet A, et al
    Prognostic Differences Among T3 Descriptor Subgroups in Resected Lung Cancer.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:503-509.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
48. LEE JS, Berberoglu DM, Ismail M, Schonburg M, et al
    Postoperative Cardiac Biomarker Release After Minimally Invasive AV-Valve Surgery with or without Cryoablation.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:460-467.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
49. DEMIANENKO V, Doerge H, Grossmann M, Belmenai A, et al
    Mitral Valve Procedures and Multivessel CABG Through a Single Left Anterior Minithoracotomy.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Dec 5. doi: 10.1055/a-2765-7072.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
50. HEERINGA TJP, Hoogewerf M, Hegeman R, Wylick DV, et al
    Surgical Myectomy with Anterior Mitral Leaflet Extension Versus Isolated Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:468-476.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
51. JUPTNER M, Panholzer B, Friedrichs A, Warnecke G, et al
    Enhanced Uptake of FDG in PET/CT After the Use of Bone Wax During Sternotomy.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:485-491.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
52. ALWAQFI NR, Altawalbeh RB, AlBarakat MM, Alwaqfi Z, et al
    Beyond the Chamber: Left Atrial Diameter Index Shapes Outcome in Valve Surgery.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:477-484.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
53. KARAAGAC E, Tunca NU, Yazman S, Iner H, et al
    Fluoroscopic Pericardiocentesis by Cardiac Surgeons: Hybrid Setup Outcomes.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:455-459.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
54. AL-EBRAHIM KE
    Gender Gaps in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Are Patient Outcomes Shaped by Workforce Inequity?
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:445-449.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
55. HEUER H, Truong A, Kozakov K, van Sprang C, et al
    Surgical Repair of Acquired Ventricular Septal Defects: Outcomes and Quality of Life.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;74:492-499.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    

    
    Transplantation

56. GILMOUR J, Chilvers NJS, Pang CY, Zhang Y, et al
    Targeting Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 1 Protects Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Integrity During Human Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion.
    Transplantation. 2026;110:e1815-e1829.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    

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