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15.12.2025

1 Acta Anaesthesiol Scand
5 Am Heart J
1 Anesthesiology
1 Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
2 Ann Thorac Surg
3 BMC Anesthesiol
2 Br J Anaesth
23 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
2 Chest
1 Clin Cardiol
11 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
1 Eur Respir J
4 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
1 J Electrocardiol
1 J Heart Lung Transplant
1 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
3 Lancet
1 N Engl J Med
1 PLoS One
1 Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
6 Transplant Proc


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    Acta Anaesthesiol Scand

  1. LEMA G
    Aki During Cardiac Surgery: Still To Be Solved.
    Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026;70:e70170.
    PubMed        


    Am Heart J

  2. HEMELRIJK K, Jimenez-Diaz VA, Vilchez JP, Oteo JF, et al
    Rationale and design of REAC-TAVI 2: single antiplatelet treatment with ticagrelor versus aspirin after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
    Am Heart J. 2025 Oct 31:107293. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2025.107293.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  3. ABDELAZIZ A, Ramadan S, Hasan MT, Desouky M, et al
    Complete Revascularization in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Disease: Pooled Analysis of Kaplan-Meier-Derived Individual-Patient-Data.
    Am Heart J. 2025 Oct 2:107284. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2025.107284.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  4. HILL KD, Koerner J, Hong H, Li JS, et al
    A Bayesian re-analysis of the STRESS trial.
    Am Heart J. 2026;292:107282.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  5. TOMII D, Alaour B, Heg D, Okuno T, et al
    Self-Expanding Versus Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves in Patients with Excessive Aortic Valve Cusp Calcification.
    Am Heart J. 2025 Sep 18:S0002-8703(25)00333-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2025.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  6. LANDMESSER U, Skurk C, Kirchhof P, Lewalter T, et al
    Catheter-based left atrial appendage CLOSURE in patients with Atrial Fibrillation at high risk of stroke and bleeding as compared to best medical therapy: Rationale and design of the prospective randomized CLOSURE-AF trial.
    Am Heart J. 2025 Sep 12:S0002-8703(25)00326-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2025.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Anesthesiology

  7. JOSHI GP, Mariano E, Elkassabany NM, Harbell M, et al
    2026 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guideline on Perioperative Pain Management Using Local and Regional Analgesia for Cardiothoracic Surgeries, Mastectomy, and Abdominal Surgeries.
    Anesthesiology. 2026;144:19-43.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

  8. CETIN HK, Demir T
    Importance of CALLY Scores in Predicting Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;31:25-00156.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Ann Thorac Surg

  9. DAVID TE
    Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients with MAC.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 2:S0003-4975(25)01181.
    PubMed        

  10. ROSE D
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement First, Surgery Later: A Strategy That Fails the Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Nov 21:S0003-4975(25)01156.
    PubMed        


    BMC Anesthesiol

  11. ZHANG R, Wu Y, Wang X, Zhang W, et al
    Efficacy of opioid-free anesthesia in reducing postoperative adverse events for thoracoscopic pulmonary surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2025;25:607.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  12. GUARRACINI S, Mazzocchetti L, Italiano A, Paloscia L, et al
    Use of the impella system in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: a pilot study.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Dec 11. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03505.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  13. BU Y, Savir S, Saeed S, Sharkey A, et al
    Comparative efficacy of chest wall fascial plane blocks for cardiac surgery via median sternotomy: a network meta-analysis.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Dec 5. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03529.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Br J Anaesth

  14. GAILLARD C, Breul L, Foucher A, Rigal JC, et al
    Prophylactic norepinephrine infusion to reduce severe hypotension during induction of anaesthesia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomised controlled single-centre clinical trial.
    Br J Anaesth. 2025 Dec 10:S0007-0912(25)00795-0. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  15. TANG C, Lin Z, Li Z
    Impact of superficial and deep parasternal blocks on recovery after cardiac surgery with sternotomy. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025; 135: 764-71.
    Br J Anaesth. 2025 Dec 12:S0007-0912(25)00818-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
    PubMed        


    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

  16. HAGA T, Tanaka A, Tatami Y, Kubota R, et al
    Comparison of Injection and Aspiration Performance of Multiple Microcatheters for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 8. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70423.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  17. CAO B, Lin S, Chen X
    Unveiling Hidden Threats: Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Precise Intervention for Coronary Ostium Obstruction Risk in Bicuspid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 8. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70431.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  18. BERNARDI M, Spadafora L, Biondi-Zoccai G
    Missing Device Details in Coronary Stent Dislodgment Case.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 8. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70407.
    PubMed        

  19. SHARMA P, Bose A, Nema R, Barwad P, et al
    Coronary Artery Perforation During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Myocardial Bridge: Case Report and Management Considerations.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 10. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70429.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  20. HEMETSBERGER R, Maaroufi A, Hamzaraj K, Andreka J, et al
    Bench Testing Analysis of Perforation Management in the Setting of Bifurcation Coronary Intervention.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 12. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70406.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  21. HAOKAO G, Genrui C, Huan W, Chengxiang L, et al
    Coronary Artery Fistulous Perforation Effectively Managed During Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization: A Case Report.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3403-3408.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  22. TAKAMURA TA, Nakagawa C, Masaki M, Akita S, et al
    Three-Year Outcome of Drug Coated Balloon Angioplasty Following Atherectomy for Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3465-3472.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  23. ROTTLANDER D, Hausleiter J, Schmitz T, Bufe A, et al
    Residual Mitral Regurgitation Outweighs Mean Pressure Gradient in Predicting Long-Term Survival After Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Across Mitral Regurgitation Etiologies.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Sep 23. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70215.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  24. GOMES RAP, Suruagy Motta RFO, Filho EM, Cheidde L, et al
    Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Clinical Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Sep 23. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70190.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  25. MA Y, Song X, Tang L, Kong L, et al
    A Novel Approach to Treat Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion: Balloon-Assisted Revascularization-A Retrospective Study.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3397-3402.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  26. CHAN DT, Chiu HAC, Wong KL, Un KC, et al
    Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TF-TAVI) for Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and Aortic Regurgitation.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Sep 25. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70213.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  27. SAFFAR H, Rajablou N, Karimi A, Salehbeygi S, et al
    Mid-Term Clinical Outcomes and Predictors of Mortality and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Following Cardiac Valve Replacement Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study From a Tertiary Center in Iran.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Oct 21. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70276.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  28. BRAITE M, Portilho NP, Lara LBSMC, Cavalcante DVS, et al
    Sentinel Cerebral Protection System in TAVI: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Propensity-Matched Studies.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3919-3927.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  29. SAAD M, Elhakim A, Lutter G, Elsoudi M, et al
    Expect the Unexpected, Acute Left Main Coronary Artery Occlusion During TAVI: A Case Series.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3837-3845.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  30. CLAES AS, Paelinck B, Rodrigus I, Vandendriessche T, et al
    Clinical Validation of Predictive Procedural Planning Software in a Real-World TAVI Population.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3747-3756.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  31. COSCO V, Grenci G, Fiorentino A, Santarpino G, et al
    Limited Iatrogenic Dissection of the Aortic Root: To Treat or Not to Treat?
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3736-3741.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  32. BROYD CJ, Bagnall TJ, Singal A, Fawaz S, et al
    A Multicentre Propensity Matched Analysis of Clinical Outcomes With the ACURATE Neo2 Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Oct 12. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70234.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  33. CHEN T, Zhao J, He Y, Fang C, et al
    Safety and Efficacy of Intravascular Lithotripsy System: A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Trial (The VIGOUR Study).
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3599-3608.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  34. XU K, Zhu D, Jiang H, Chen J, et al
    One-Year Outcomes of Novel Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Repair System in Patients With Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Oct 6. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70230.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  35. NAKATA M, Abe M, Chinen T, Nakamura K, et al
    Comparative Analysis of Intravascular Lithotripsy With and Without Atherectomy in Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions Using OCT and OFDI.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3541-3550.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  36. HASSAN A, Mansour A, Elkasaby MH, Ramadan S, et al
    Drug-Coated Balloon Versus Drug-Eluting Stent for De Novo Lesions of Large Coronary Arteries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Angiographic and Clinical Outcomes.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Oct 1. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70223.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  37. SHABEER H, Sattar S, Arti FNU, Kumar H, et al
    Comparative Outcomes of Drug-Eluting Balloons Versus Drug-Eluting Stents in Patients With Diabetes Undergoing PPCI.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3506-3511.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  38. KLEIN B, Mandava S, Shatanof R, Sendil S, et al
    Real-World Outcome of Coronary Orbital Atherectomy in Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Patients: A Single-Center Experience.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;106:3481-3488.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Chest

  39. MATHEY-ANDREWS CA, Potter AL, Srinivasan D, Senthil P, et al
    Segmentectomy versus Lobectomy for Patients with 2-3cm Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer.
    Chest. 2025 Jun 29:S0012-3692(25)00812-8. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2025.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  40. GOTTLIEB J, Vos R, Saez-Gimenez B, Jaksch P, et al
    Post-Lung Transplantation Care: The Case for Transplant Pulmonologist-Led Coordination.
    Chest. 2025;168:e200-e202.
    PubMed        


    Clin Cardiol

  41. MOCHA MR, Hueb W, Rezende PC, de Oliveira Laterza Ribeiro M, et al
    Underestimation of Stent Efficacy: Untreated Artery Events Distort Coronary Intervention Outcomes.
    Clin Cardiol. 2025;48:e70229.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

  42. TAGUCHI T, Maeda K, Yanagino Y, Ohmori T, et al
    Effect of mitral annular calcification on outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 4:ezaf437. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  43. MCGRATH D, Sun C, Zhu M, Warner P, et al
    Incidence and outcomes of surgical bailout for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 4:ezaf435. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  44. TANAKA S, Mitsuhashi T, Ishihara M, Matano T, et al
    Effect of donor-recipient age difference on living-donor lung transplantation outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 13:ezaf446. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  45. WANG H, Zhu Y, Zhou W, Tian J, et al
    A nomogram for predicting residual mitral regurgitation in patients with obstructive hypertrohpic cardiomyopathy undergoing transapical beating-heart septal myecotmy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 17:ezaf418. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  46. MIMAE T, Miyata Y, Tsubokawa N, Kanno C, et al
    Loco-regional Recurrence After Segmentectomy for Peripheral and Radiologically Solid-dominant Tumours.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf416.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  47. CHAUHAN D, Mehaffey JH, Hayanga JWA, Sher G, et al
    Contemporary Real-world Outcomes of Stage 1 Palliation for Single-ventricle Patients: A Kids' Inpatient Database Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf423.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  48. PRISCIANDARO E, Bertolaccini L, Passani S, Szanto Z, et al
    Predictors of Thirty-Day Morbidity and Unplanned Readmission after Induction Therapy Followed by Lung Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 27:ezaf426. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  49. SHINDO Y, Fumimoto S, Hanaoka N, Toyohara K, et al
    Which Risk Score Best Predicts Prolonged Air Leak After Lobectomy? A Comparative Evaluation Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf429.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  50. PAWLICA MT, Filipowicz J, Gabrysz Z, Gadzala M, et al
    Surgical Outcomes of Postintubation or Posttracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis Including Tracheoesophageal Fistulas: A Single-Centre Experience in 519 Consecutive Cases.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf358.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  51. POWELL C, Day C, Wigle D, Habermann E, et al
    Preoperative Biopsy Is Not Associated With Overall Survival in Patients With Surgically Resected Localized Thymoma.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf431.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  52. MILOJEVIC M, Myers PO, Falk V, Bavaria JE, et al
    Methodological Appraisal of Ongoing Trial of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Younger Patients: From Incentives to Guideline-Informing Evidence.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf348.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Eur Respir J

  53. EL HUSSEINI K, Lee JS, Juge PA, Ebstein E, et al
    Short telomere length is associated with accelerated lung disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease.
    Eur Respir J. 2025;66:2500587.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

  54. CUTTONE G, La Via L, SenussiTesta T, Sinatra N, et al
    Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Perioperative Strategies and Emerging Biomarkers.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov 13:S1053-0770(25)01138.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  55. JANGA SR, Li MH, Kveraga K, Ramachandran RV, et al
    Perioperative Multimodal General Anesthesia Focusing on Specific Central Nervous System Targets Does Not Reduce Postoperative Interleukin-6 and Neurofilament Light Levels in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov 5:S1053-0770(25)01127.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  56. GINESTAL-CALVO J, Flordelis-Lasierra JL, Perez-Vela JL, Campos-Bermejo L, et al
    Postoperative Ketoacidosis in Cardiac Surgery: Incidence, Analytical Profile, and Association With Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors-A Prospective Observational Study.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov 13:S1053-0770(25)01143.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  57. KUCERA JA, Hughes F, Wolf SEM, Greenberg M, et al
    Surgical and Anesthesia-Related Concerns forRobot-Assisted Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov 7:S1053-0770(25)01136.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    J Electrocardiol

  58. KAUSHIK A, Jaswal A, Saxena A, Aggrawal A, et al
    An uncommon ECG presentation of post-Fontan patient: ECG challenge.
    J Electrocardiol. 2025;93:154151.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    J Heart Lung Transplant

  59. DONG W, Lu S, Lv Z
    Re-evaluating ischemic tolerance and prognostic accuracy in DCD cardiac transplantation: A critical appraisal of taNRP outcomes.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Nov 20:S1053-2498(25)02369.
    PubMed        


    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

  60. BAKAEEN FG
    NOBLEty and FAME to percutaneous coronary intervention not coronary artery bypass grafting: Not based on scientific credentials.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Nov 22:S0022-5223(25)00984.
    PubMed        


    Lancet

  61. MAKKAR RR, Thourani VH, Vahl TP, Yadav PK, et al
    Transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the Trilogy valve for symptomatic native aortic regurgitation (ALIGN-AR): a pivotal, multicentre, single-arm, investigational device exemption study.
    Lancet. 2025 Nov 16:S0140-6736(25)02215-9. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)02215.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  62. MEHTA SR, Tiong DTW, Bohm F, Ramasundarahettige C, et al
    Complete versus culprit lesion-only revascularisation for acute myocardial infarction (Complete Revascularisation Trialists' Collaboration): an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised trials.
    Lancet. 2025 Nov 9:S0140-6736(25)02170-1. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)02170.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  63. TAVILDARI A, Dallenbach L, Sierro C, Jovic D, et al
    45-year follow-up after Gruntzig's coronary angioplasty.
    Lancet. 2025;406:2750.
    PubMed        


    N Engl J Med

  64. JEPPSSON A, James S, Moller CH, Malm CJ, et al
    Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone after Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome.
    N Engl J Med. 2025 Sep 1. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2508026.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    PLoS One

  65. XU Z, Li J, Xu W, Zong Q, et al
    Efficacy and safety of PM-AR-T versus edwards MC3 rings in tricuspid regurgitation: A non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0333891.
    PubMed         Abstract available


    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

  66. AL EBRAHIM KE
    Factors Influencing Medical Students' Interest in Cardiac Surgery.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Dec 4. doi: 10.1055/a-2753-9858.
    PubMed        


    Transplant Proc

  67. DE ASSIS RAMOS MM, Ricardo-da-Silva FY, Pedroso LDS, Leuvenink HGD, et al
    Current Methodological Procedures in Rat Models After Circulatory Death.
    Transplant Proc. 2025;57:2028-2037.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  68. KIM SH, Hwang SH, Oh HB
    De Novo HLA-DQ Donor-Specific Antibody Incidence in Korean Deceased Donor Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.
    Transplant Proc. 2025;57:2022-2027.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  69. SHOSTAK Y, Kramer MR, Sternbach N, Pertzov B, et al
    Incidence of Post-Transplantation Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Lung Transplant Recipients With No Prior Cardiovascular Disease.
    Transplant Proc. 2025;57:1971-1978.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  70. SAAD B, Armin S, DaGue A, Blanton LS, et al
    Murine Typhus in Heart and Kidney Transplant Recipients: First Reported Cases Diagnosed by Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing.
    Transplant Proc. 2025 Nov 1:S0041-1345(25)00533.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  71. MAHMOUDI R, Battistella P, Sebbag L, Adoli LK, et al
    Perceptions of Health-Related Quality of Life Among Heart Transplant Recipients: A Qualitative Study.
    Transplant Proc. 2025 Oct 30:S0041-1345(25)00517.
    PubMed         Abstract available

  72. SARIBAS E, Nigar Halis A, Citak S, Murat Kazan A, et al
    Waiting List Mortality and Potential Risk Factors in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Single-Center Data.
    Transplant Proc. 2025;57:1979-1987.
    PubMed         Abstract available


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