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Free Subscription 23.11.2020 1 Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 7 Anesth Analg 2 Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 34 Ann Thorac Surg 1 Artif Organs 1 BMC Anesthesiol 1 Br J Anaesth 1 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 1 Chest 1 Circ Cardiovasc Interv 1 Circ Heart Fail 1 Circulation 1 Clin Cardiol 2 Eur Heart J 8 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 4 J Am Coll Cardiol 3 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 3 J Heart Lung Transplant 23 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2 Lancet 2 PLoS One 1 Scand Cardiovasc J 1 Thromb Haemost

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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand

1. HANSEN SM, Sprogoe U, Moller S, Andersen C, et al
   ABO blood group is related to bleeding in cardiac surgery.
   Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2020 Nov 20. doi: 10.1111/aas.13749.
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   Anesth Analg

2. GONZALEZ LS, Chaney MA
   Intraaortic Balloon Pump Counterpulsation, Part I: History, Technical Aspects, Physiologic Effects, Contraindications, Medical Applications/Outcomes.
   Anesth Analg. 2020;131:776-791.
   PubMed         Abstract available
   
   
3. MALDONADO Y, Mehta AR, Skubas NJ
   Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: Are More (and Which) Opioid-Sparing Interventions Better?
   Anesth Analg. 2020;131:1850-1851.
   PubMed        
   
   
4. LIU Z, Qiu T, Pei L, Zhang Y, et al
   Two-Week Multimodal Prehabilitation Program Improves Perioperative Functional Capability in Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
   Anesth Analg. 2020;131:840-849.
   PubMed         Abstract available
   
   
5. OKAMOTO S, Somiya N, M Saito A, Kada A, et al
   A Prospective, Randomized Trial Comparing Respiratory Status During Anesthesia for Airway Stenting: Spontaneous Respiration Versus Controlled Ventilation With Muscle Relaxants.
   Anesth Analg. 2019 Nov 21. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000004544.
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6. GAGNON MH, Kussman BD, Zhou L, DiNardo JA, et al
   Sensitivity of a Next-Generation NIRS Device to Detect Low Mixed Venous Oxyhemoglobin Saturations in the Single Ventricle Population.
   Anesth Analg. 2020;131:e138-e141.
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7. GONZALEZ LS, Chaney MA
   Balloon Pump Counterpulsation Part II: Perioperative Hemodynamic Support and New Directions.
   Anesth Analg. 2020;131:792-807.
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8. REHFELDT KH, Skubas NJ
   Cardiac Anesthesia Practices: The Known Unknowns.
   Anesth Analg. 2020;131:1380-1382.
   PubMed        
   
   

   
   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

9. SEZAI A, Taoka M, Osaka S, Kitazumi Y, et al
   A Comparative Prospective Observational Study on the Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants after Cardiac Surgery for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation.
   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 18. doi: 10.5761/atcs.oa.20-00213.
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10. IIDA A, Sezai A, Orime Y, Nakata KI, et al
    An Experimental Study of the Effects of IABP on Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Flow Waveform.
    Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 19. doi: 10.5761/atcs.oa.20-00150.
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    Ann Thorac Surg

11. ESMAEILI A, Fichtlscherer S, Holubec T, Albrecht M, et al
    Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation Based on Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Bypass Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e323-e325.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
12. KOSSAR AP, Ravalli F, George I, Ferrari G, et al
    Aortic Root Replacement for a TAVR-Induced Aortic Root-to-Right Ventricular Fistula.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e319-e321.
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13. SMITH BB, Mauermann WJ, Yalamuri SM, Frank RD, et al
    INTRAOPERATIVE FLUID BALANCE AND PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES FOLLOWING AORTIC VALVE SURGERY.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30351.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
14. PELED Y, Klempfner R, Kassif Y, Kogan A, et al
    Preoperative statin therapy and heart transplantation outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 7. pii: S0003-4975(20)30355.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
15. NAVANI RV, Baradi A, Huang KLC, Jin D, et al
    Preoperative Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio is not associated with Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)30358.
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16. HATOUM H, Lilly S, Maureira P, Crestanello J, et al
    Sinus Hemodynamics after Transcatheter Aortic Valve in Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 13. pii: S0003-4975(20)30366.
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17. SUAREZ-PIERRE A, Lui C, Zhou X, Fraser CD 3rd, et al
    Conditional Survival in Heart Transplantation: An OPTN Database Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)30364.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
18. HUANG L, Dalziel KM, du Plessis K, Winlaw DS, et al
    Long-term Out-of-Hospital Health Care Use for Fontan Survivors Across Childhood.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1372-1378.
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19. AL KINDI HN, Shehata M, Ibrahim AM, Roshdy M, et al
    Cor Triatriatum Sinister (Divided Left Atrium): Histopathologic Features and Clinical Management.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1380-1386.
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20. TANG PC, Sarsour N, Haft JW, Romano MA, et al
    Aortic Valve Repair versus Replacement Associated with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)30228.
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21. LUI C, Fraser CD 3rd, Zhou X, Suarez-Pierre A, et al
    Increased Use of Multiorgan Transplantation in Heart Transplantation: Only Time Will Tell.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1308-1315.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
22. AOKI M, Ueda K, Maeda K, Morizono S, et al
    Successful Treatment of Bronchial Obstruction After Lobectomy in a Patient With Scoliosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e303-e305.
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23. SAINATHAN S, Ryan J, Sharma M, Harano T, et al
    Outcome of Bridge-to-Lung-Transplantation with ECMO in Pediatric Patients 12 Years and Older.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31909.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
24. ELGHARABLY H, Gamaleldin M, Ayyat KS, Zaki A, et al
    Serious Gastrointestinal Complications after Cardiac Surgery & Associated Mortality.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31927.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
25. MUMTAZ M, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, Deeb GM, Popma JJ, et al
    The impact of transfusions on mortality after transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31918.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
26. CARROLL JD, Mack MJ, Vemulapalli S, Herrmann HC, et al
    STS-ACC TVT Registry of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)31514.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
27. EHSAN A, Zeymo A, Cohen BD, McDermott J, et al
    Cardiac Surgery Utilization Across Vulnerable Persons After Medicaid Expansion.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)31888.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
28. HUCKABY LV, Seese LM, Sultan I, Gleason TG, et al
    The Impact of Sex on Outcomes after Revascularization for Multivessel Coronary Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30397.
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29. BRULS S, Durieux R, Gach O, Lancellotti P, et al
    Sudden Cardiac Death Revealed by an Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Left Sinus of Valsalva.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30407.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
30. AMABILE A, Williams EE, Rastogi U, Torregrossa G, et al
    Nasogastric Tube: A Novel Way to Prevent Iatrogenic Bleeding in Emergent Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e269-e270.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
31. ZHU A, Milano CA, Turek JW, Krasuski RA, et al
    Mustard Baffle Revision With Systemic Ventricular Assist Device Placement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e279-e280.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
32. KIM HH, Lee S, Lee SH
    What is the easiest and simplest approach for best size aortic prosthesis implantation?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S0003-4975(20)31331.
    PubMed        
    
    
33. SINGH S, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P
    Aortic Root Surgery Will Benefit From Development of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Model: Reply.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1780-1781.
    PubMed        
    
    
34. WANG H, Liu Z, Chen C, Liu M, et al
    Sternal Resection and Reconstruction With a Novel Modularized Prosthesis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1412-1416.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
35. MARATHE SP, Chavez M, Sleeper LA, Marx G, et al
    Modified Ozaki Procedure Including Annular Enlargement for Small Aortic Annuli in Young Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1364-1371.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
36. BIANCARI F
    Durability of Aortic Valve Bioprostheses.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30699.
    PubMed        
    
    
37. HATOUM H, Dasi LP, Thourani VH
    Surgical Aortic Valve Sizing: Imagine the Benefits of Imaging.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30696.
    PubMed        
    
    
38. NARDI P, Pisano C, Ruvolo G
    The Need for the STS Score Risk Stratification System for Aortic Root Aneurysms Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1780.
    PubMed        
    
    
39. BAIKOUSSIS NG, Iakovakis I, Triantafillou K
    Mitral Valve Repair in the elderly; is it the ideal choice?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 30. pii: S0003-4975(20)30625.
    PubMed        
    
    
40. DOAN TT, Molossi S, Qureshi AM, McKenzie ED, et al
    Intraseptal Anomalous Coronary Artery with Myocardial Infarction: Novel Surgical Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)30515.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
41. MERLO A, McDermott C, Wilson H, Haithcock B, et al
    Inflammatory State After Intrathoracic Breast Implant Placement for Postpneumonectomy Syndrome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e275-e277.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
42. BILFINGER TV
    Should We Pay More Attention to the Pump-Prime?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1548.
    PubMed        
    
    
43. CONDELLO I, Santarpino G
    Is Cross-Clamp Time Equal to Ischemia Time? Change the Paradigm!
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1439.
    PubMed        
    
    
44. POTAPOV EV, Starck C, Falk V
    Regarding The STS/Intermacs 2019 Annual Report.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1783.
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    Artif Organs

45. ABBAS SS, Nasif MS, Al-Waked R, Meor Said MA, et al
    Numerical investigation on the effect of bileaflet mechanical heart valve's implantation tilting angle and aortic root geometry on intermittent regurgitation and platelet activation.
    Artif Organs. 2020;44:E20-E39.
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    BMC Anesthesiol

46. LIM L, Nam K, Lee S, Cho YJ, et al
    The relationship between intraoperative cerebral oximetry and postoperative delirium in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a retrospective study.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2020;20:285.
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    Br J Anaesth

47. MCGRATH BA, Brenner MJ, Warrillow SJ
    Tracheostomy for COVID-19: business as usual?
    Br J Anaesth. 2020 Sep 3. pii: S0007-0912(20)30730.
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    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

48. PROTTY MB, Gallagher S, Farooq V, Sharp AS, et al
    Combined use of rotational and excimer lASER coronary atherectomy (RASER) during complex coronary angioplasty-An analysis of cases (2006-2016) from the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society database.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Nov 17. doi: 10.1002/ccd.29377.
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    Chest

49. NGUYEN LS, Estagnasie P, Merzoug M, Brusset A, et al
    Low-tidal volume mechanical ventilation against no ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass in heart surgery (MECANO): a randomized controlled trial.
    Chest. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0012-3692(20)35152-7. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Interv

50. SIEMENS K, Hunt BJ, Harris J, Nyman AG, et al
    Individualized, Intraoperative Dosing of Fibrinogen Concentrate for the Prevention of Bleeding in Neonatal and Infant Cardiac Surgery Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass (FIBCON): A Phase 1b/2a Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Nov 20:CIRCINTERVENTIONS120009465.
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    Circ Heart Fail

51. FINE NM, McAlister FA, Howlett JG, Youngson E, et al
    Low Prevalence of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Eligibility in a Community Heart Failure Population.
    Circ Heart Fail. 2020;13:e006952.
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    Circulation

52. KIM HS, Kang J, Hwang D, Han JK, et al
    Durable Polymer Versus Biodegradable Polymer Drug-Eluting Stents After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: The HOST-REDUCE-POLYTECH-ACS Trial.
    Circulation. 2020 Nov 18. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.051700.
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    Clin Cardiol

53. RANDALL MH, Lewandowski TJ, Choi C, Beaver TM, et al
    Valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement to treat multijet paravalvular regurgitation: A case series and review.
    Clin Cardiol. 2020 Nov 20. doi: 10.1002/clc.23504.
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    Eur Heart J

54. JERING KS, Pfeffer MA
    From practice changing to hypothesis generating: a virtuous cycle.
    Eur Heart J. 2020;41:955-957.
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55. LIN AE, Libby P, Ebert BL
    A new opening on aortic stenosis: predicting prognosis with clonal haematopoiesis.
    Eur Heart J. 2019 Oct 21. pii: 5601845. doi: 10.1093.
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    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

56. SCHAEFER A, Conradi L, Schneeberger Y, Reichenspurner H, et al
    Clinical outcomes of complete versus incomplete revascularization in patients treated with coronary artery bypass grafting: insights from the TiCAB trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Nov 14. pii: 5981964. doi: 10.1093.
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57. HIRJI SA, Del Val FR, Yazdchi F, Lee J, et al
    Mitral valve repair using edge-to-edge technique in various situations: real-world experiences.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Apr 30. pii: 5481881. doi: 10.1093.
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58. EISHI J, Miura T, Obase K, Eishi K, et al
    Total root remodelling by the Sleeve technique for aortic regurgitation in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 5. pii: 5485815. doi: 10.1093.
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59. BELHAJ SOULAMI R, Anselmi A, Leurent G, Verhoye JP, et al
    Simultaneous transapical aortic and mitral valve implantation in a patient with porcelain aorta.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 May 18. pii: 5491583. doi: 10.1093.
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60. VEEN KM, Caliskan K, de By TMMH, Mokhles MM, et al
    Outcomes after tricuspid valve surgery concomitant with left ventricular assist device implantation in the EUROMACS registry: a propensity score matched analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jul 18. pii: 5535675. doi: 10.1093.
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61. FOLLIGUET TA, Teiger E, Beurtheret S, Modine T, et al
    Carotid versus femoral access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a propensity score inverse probability weighting study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jul 31. pii: 5542047. doi: 10.1093.
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62. MINOL JP, Dimitrova V, Petrov G, Langner R, et al
    The age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Sep 9. pii: 5566408. doi: 10.1093.
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63. NORDMEYER S, Kretzschmar J, Murin P, Cho MY, et al
    ADAPT-treated pericardium for aortic valve reconstruction in congenital heart disease: histological analysis of a series of human explants.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Aug 29. pii: 5556364. doi: 10.1093.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

64. MENTIAS A, Desai MY, Saad M, Rossen J, et al
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Kidney Transplant Patients.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;76:2571-2573.
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65. CARROLL JD, Mack MJ, Vemulapalli S, Herrmann HC, et al
    STS-ACC TVT Registry of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;76:2492-2516.
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66. LILLY SM, Deshmukh AJ, Epstein AE, Ricciardi MJ, et al
    2020 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Management of Conduction Disturbances in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Solution Set Oversight Committee.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;76:2391-2411.
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67. MORI M, Gan G, Bin Mahmood SU, Deng Y, et al
    Variations in Anticoagulation Practice Following Bioprosthetic Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement and Repair.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;76:2412-2413.
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    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

68. YU H, Xu Z, Dai SH, Jiang JL, et al
    The Effect of Propofol Versus Volatile Anesthetics on Persistent Pain After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020 Oct 19. pii: S1053-0770(20)31139.
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69. BEVERSTOCK J, Park T, Alston RP, Song CCA, et al
    A Comparison of Volatile Anesthesia and Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) Effects on Outcome From Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020 Oct 22. pii: S1053-0770(20)31150.
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70. SONG K, Xu Q, Koenig HM, Kong M, et al
    Validation of a Novel NeurOs Cerebral Oximetry Monitor Against the INVOS Monitor During Cardiac Surgery.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S1053-0770(20)31157.
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    J Heart Lung Transplant

71. MESSER S, Page A, Rushton S, Berman M, et al
    The potential of heart transplantation from donation after circulatory death donors within the United Kingdom.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019;38:872-874.
    PubMed        
    
    
72. MOAYEDI Y, Fan CS, Miller RJH, Tremblay-Gravel M, et al
    Gene expression profiling and racial disparities in outcomes after heart transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May 24. pii: S1053-2498(19)31512.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
73. FISHER AJ, Rogers JG
    The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation: A golden age draws to a close and a new dawn begins.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2020 Nov 2. pii: S1053-2498(20)31825.
    PubMed        
    
    

    
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

74. CARREL T, Eberle B
    When feasibility does not mean clinical success: Early failure of a percutaneous tricuspid reduction system.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e109-e111.
    PubMed        
    
    
75. NAITO N, Funamoto M, Pierson RN, D'Alessandro DA, et al
    First clinical use of a novel hypothermic storage system for a long-distance donor heart procurement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e121-e123.
    PubMed        
    
    
76. 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        
    
    
77. SILVER SA, Long J, Zheng Y, Goldstone AB, et al
    Outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation in patients with acute kidney injury.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:477-486.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
78. WANG X, Yang F, Zhu J, Liu Y, et al
    Aortic arch surgery with hypothermic circulatory arrest and unilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion: Perioperative outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:374-387.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
79. LEE R, Weintraub N
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting before or after stenting; same game, different half?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)32780.
    PubMed        
    
    
80. DUGGAN SM, Barlow CW
    Commentary: Outcome reporting after coronary artery bypass grafting: Is it a numbers game too?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)32252.
    PubMed        
    
    
81. ARANDA-MICHEL E, Sultan I
    Commentary: Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Getting under the hood.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)32806.
    PubMed        
    
    
82. DE MARTINO A, Milano AD, Bortolotti U
    Facing the small aortic root in aortic valve replacement: Enlarge or not enlarge?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0022-5223(20)32863.
    PubMed        
    
    
83. WYLER VON BALLMOOS MC, Reardon MJ
    Commentary: Transcarotid versus direct aortic transthoracic aortic valve replacement: How best to enter the room where it happens?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)32804.
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84. MOAYEDI Y, Gulamhusein AF, Khush KK
    Treading lightly as we step into a new era: Use of hepatitis C virus-infected organs for transplantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:505-510.
    PubMed        
    
    
85. RAM E, Sternik L, Klempfner R, Iakobishvili Z, et al
    Outcomes of different revascularization strategies among patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes without ST elevation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)32010.
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86. JAWITZ OK, Milano C
    Is it time for the United States to engage in heart transplantation using donation after circulatory death?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)31945.
    PubMed        
    
    
87. HUNT MF, Giuliano K, Etchill E, Yang SC, et al
    Cardiothoracic surgery educational research and training innovation: A review of 2018-2019.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1133-1137.
    PubMed        
    
    
88. LOU X
    Thoracic Surgery Residents Association Inaugural Presidential Address: Preserving the passion in cardiothoracic surgery training.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1002-1003.
    PubMed        
    
    
89. PEEL JK, Funk DJ, Slinger P, Srinathan S, et al
    Positive end-expiratory pressure and recruitment maneuvers during one-lung ventilation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1112-1122.
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90. HAN JJ, Kelly JJ, Patrick WL, Iyengar A, et al
    Timeless lessons from the past and present leaders of cardiothoracic surgery part 2: Character development.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:991-997.
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