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Thoracic Surgery

Free Subscription 22.12.2025 1 Anesth Analg 2 Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 Ann Thorac Surg 2 Br J Anaesth 3 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2 Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 4 Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2 Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 1 Circ Heart Fail 2 Eur Heart J 5 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 10 J Heart Lung Transplant 2 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 PLoS One

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Anesth Analg

1. LUO M
   Rethinking Steroid Strategies in Cardiac Surgery.
   Anesth Analg. 2025 Dec 12. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007892.
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   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

2. OISHI H, Onodera K, Notsuda H, Watanabe T, et al
   Postoperative Lung Function after Robotic- versus Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Study.
   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;31:25-00123.
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3. SUMITOMO S, Toyokawa G, Cong Y, Kubo T, et al
   Peribronchial Arteriovenous Malformation with Cowden Syndrome: A Rare Case Report.
   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;31:25-00171.
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   Ann Thorac Surg

4. AL EBRAHIM KE
   Women in Cardiac Surgery - A Global and Regional Perspective.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Dec 15:S0003-4975(25)01214.
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   Br J Anaesth

5. JAIN N, Samaha E, Helwani MA, Brown F, et al
   Transpulmonary variation in cardiac biomarker concentrations: a pilot study in cardiac surgery patients.
   Br J Anaesth. 2025 Dec 18:S0007-0912(25)00842-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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6. WANG T, Wang J, Zhang H, Zhang J, et al
   Restrictive versus liberal oxygenation in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted heart surgery. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025; 135: 1618-25.
   Br J Anaesth. 2025 Dec 16:S0007-0912(25)00829-3. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

7. ZHANG H, Zhang X, Li T, Zhou Y, et al
   Development of a Prediction Model for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 15. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70422.
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8. FUKAMIZU J, MacCarthy T, Shimizu I, Ariura S, et al
   Prevention and Management of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention-Related Complications: Assessing the Impact of Simulation-Based Learning and Human Factors Training.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 15. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70418.
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9. HADA M, Mizukami T, Ikeda K, Munhoz D, et al
   Impact of Sex on Residual Angina After Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 17. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70419.
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   Circ Cardiovasc Imaging

10. LOKE YH, O'Hara R, Contento J, Marella N, et al
    Shape Variations in Right Ventricular 3D Geometry Are Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Patients: A Fontan Outcomes Registry Using CMR Examinations (FORCE) Study.
    Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2025;18:e018455.
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11. KADOYA Y, Da Silva E, AlTakroni L, Hejji N, et al
    Prognostic Utility of Quantitative Perfusion PET in Patients With Prior CABG: Incremental Value of Myocardial Flow Reserve and Coronary Vascular Resistance.
    Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2025 Oct 27:e018204.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Interv

12. MAQSOOD MH, Zhang RS, Rawal N, Sella G, et al
    Drug-Eluting Stent, Drug-Coated Balloon, or Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty for In-Stent Coronary Restenosis: Insights From a Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Nov 12:e015161.
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13. TRIMAILLE A, Cepas-Guillen P, Del Portillo JH, Giuliani C, et al
    Impact of Balloon Postdilation on Long-Term Bioprosthesis Durability After TAVR.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;18:e015577.
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14. EGBE AC, Cabalka AK, Taggart NW, Hagler DJ, et al
    Transcatheter Valve Replacement in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease-The Mayo Clinic Experience.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2025;18:e015667.
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15. PURI R, Thiele H, Fichtlscherer S, Westermann D, et al
    Five-Year Clinical Outcomes and Durability of a Self-Expanding Transcatheter Heart Valve With Intra-Annular Leaflets.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Oct 24:e015430.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes

16. WATANABE A, Ueyama HA, Miyamoto Y, Gotanda H, et al
    Uptake, Geographic Access, and Outcomes of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair in the United States.
    Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2025 Oct 31:e012134.
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17. BAUER TM, Hou H, Fleigner M, Likosky DS, et al
    Association Between Cardiac Rehabilitation and 1-Year Mortality by Frailty Level in Medicare Beneficiaries.
    Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2025;18:e012009.
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    Circ Heart Fail

18. MOUSTAFA A, Kholeif Z, Miranda WR, Connolly HM, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes After Fontan Conversion Operation: A Comparative Analysis Based on Type of Fontan Connection.
    Circ Heart Fail. 2025;18:e012990.
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    Eur Heart J

19. TAVARES CAM, Guimaraes PO, Franken M, Santo K, et al
    Prasugrel or ticagrelor monotherapy vs dual antiplatelet treatment after percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndromes: a landmark analysis from the NEOMINDSET trial.
    Eur Heart J. 2025 Dec 19:ehaf1050. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf1050.
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20. RIBICHINI FL, Scarsini R, Pesarini G, Fabris T, et al
    Physiology vs angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: the FAITAVI trial.
    Eur Heart J. 2025 Dec 19:ehaf974. doi: 10.1093.
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    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

21. BERRETTA P, Nakamura M, Fiore A, Lamelas J, et al
    Surgical techniques and outcomes for atrial functional mitral regurgitation: Insights from the mini mitral international registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 3:ezaf438. doi: 10.1093.
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22. BRANCACCIO G, Letizia A, Verrengia M, Bordonaro V, et al
    Short- and Mid-term Cardiac Ventricular Remodelling After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adults With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf432.
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23. GIRDAUSKAS E, Stock S, Hofbauer D, Petersen J, et al
    Towards a more standardized bicuspid aortic valve repair: rationale and design of the CONTOUR trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 22:ezaf360. doi: 10.1093.
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24. DAVID CH, Vourc'h M, Guimbretiere G, Mugniot A, et al
    Multi-center study of diaphragm pacing in high-risk cardiac surgery to decrease postoperative mechanical ventilation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 19:ezaf472. doi: 10.1093.
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25. KUMAR U, Page A, Al-Zubaidi F, Kumar S, et al
    Impact of Resident-Led Operating on Outcomes in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A 10-Year Propensity-Matched Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 19:ezaf477. doi: 10.1093.
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    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

26. YAU DKW, Joynt GM, Ho KM, Lee A, et al
    Exercise Prehabilitation and 90-Day Self-Rated Health Status in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Poor Early Recovery: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov 24:S1053-0770(25)01168.
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    J Heart Lung Transplant

27. SAING S, El Husseini K, Picard C, Degot T, et al
    Lung Cancer After Lung Transplantation: Early Detection and Curative Surgery Drive Long-Term Survival.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Dec 16:S1053-2498(25)02451.
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28. ZARRABIAN B, Pennington KM, Cajigas HR, DuBrock HM, et al
    Comparative Outcomes of Bilateral Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation in Primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A UNOS Database Study.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Dec 16:S1053-2498(25)02419.
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29. MOON J, Greiten L, VanderPluym C, Peng DM, et al
    Contemporary outcomes of mechanical circulatory support using paracorporeal continuous flow pump in children: A report from the ACTION learning network.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:89-100.
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30. BENAZZO A, Peel J, Mariscal A, Yeung J, et al
    Differential outcomes of ISHLT PGD 3 after ex-vivo lung perfusion compared to PGD 3 after direct transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:59-68.
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31. HIRSCHI S, Hell G, Levine DJ, Coiffard B, et al
    Diagnostic significance of intragraft donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies in pulmonary antibody-mediated rejection.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:37-46.
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32. KARIM SR, Jensen NM, Holck EN, Clemmesen TS, et al
    Impact of Evolocumab on Coronary Physiology and Microstructure in De-Novo Heart Transplant Recipients.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Aug 20:S1053-2498(25)02203.
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33. CHO PD, Zappacosta H, Song J, White JP, et al
    Predictors and Outcomes for Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction in Heart Transplantation: United States Cohort Analysis.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Aug 20:S1053-2498(25)02202.
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34. WOOLLEY BE, Hong Y, Nasim U, Iyanna N, et al
    Center Experience is Associated with Greater Survival following Donation after Circulatory Death Heart Transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Aug 26:S1053-2498(25)02213.
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35. CHOW JKL, Vest AR, DeNofrio D, Snydman DR, et al
    Tolerability and Clinical Efficacy of Letermovir for Primary Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis After Heart Transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Sep 11:S1053-2498(25)02257.
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36. MARTIN AK, Mercier O, Bottiger B, Cypel M, et al
    Author Insights on the ISHLT Perioperative Utilization of ECLS In Lung Transplantation Consensus.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:1-4.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

37. FARKAS E, Podesser B, Bolman RC, Zilla P, et al
    FROM DECLARATION TO DELIVERY: CARDIAC SURGERY UNITES FOR GLOBAL IMPACT: THE CARDIAC SURGERY INTERSOCIETY ALLIANCE 2026 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Dec 16:S0022-5223(25)01065.
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38. HALLER C, Karunasumetta C, Zubair A, Russell J, et al
    Single Incision Minimally Invasive Congenital Heart Surgery - Insights into Program Development and Outcome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Dec 13:S0022-5223(25)01063.
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    PLoS One

39. SCHEIER TC, Whitlock R, Loeb M, Devereaux PJ, et al
    Prevention of Infections in Cardiac Surgery (PICS)-Prevena Study - A pilot/vanguard factorial cluster cross-over RCT.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0338300.
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