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Thoracic Surgery

Free Subscription 23.12.2024 2 Am Heart J 3 Anesth Analg 2 Anesthesiology 22 Ann Thorac Surg 1 Artif Organs 2 BMC Anesthesiol 1 Br J Anaesth 13 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 3 Chest 2 Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 5 Circ Cardiovasc Interv 1 Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 1 Circ Heart Fail 2 Circulation 1 Eur Heart J 20 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1 Eur Respir J 1 Heart 5 J Am Coll Cardiol 4 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 13 J Heart Lung Transplant 2 J Pediatr 15 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 Lancet 1 N Engl J Med 3 PLoS One 2 Tex Heart Inst J 1 Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 Thromb Haemost 9 Transplant Proc

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Am Heart J

1. NAKASE M, Tomii D, Maznyczka A, Heg D, et al
   Five-year outcomes with self-expanding versus balloon-expandable TAVI in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
   Am Heart J. 2025;280:18-29.
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2. AARTS HM, Hemelrijk KI, Broeze GM, van Ginkel DJ, et al
   Deferral of routine percutaneous coronary intervention in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: rationale and design of the PRO-TAVI trial: the PRO-TAVI trial: rationale and design.
   Am Heart J. 2024 Dec 12:S0002-8703(24)00332-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2024.
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   Anesth Analg

3. AOUIFI A, Faraoni D, Keller G, Ketels F, et al
   Erythrocytes and Platelets Autotransfusion in High Hemorrhagic Risk Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Pilot Analysis of the Multicentric SEPIA Registry.
   Anesth Analg. 2024 Dec 20. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007374.
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4. ROSS FJ, Tjoeng YL, Chan T, Tan JM, et al
   The Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Congenital Heart Surgery Outcomes: Data From the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
   Anesth Analg. 2024 Dec 19. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007319.
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5. WARNER MA, Ferreira R, Raphael J, Shore-Lesserson L, et al
   Return on Investment of Preoperative Anemia Management Programs in Cardiac Surgery: An Advisory From the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Improvement Committee With Endorsement by the Society for the Advancement of Patient
   Anesth Analg. 2024 Nov 7. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006721.
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   Anesthesiology

6. REDAELLI MB, Monaco F, Bradic N, Scandroglio AM, et al
   Amino Acid Infusion for Kidney Protection in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Secondary Analysis of the PROTECTION Trial.
   Anesthesiology. 2024 Dec 19. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005336.
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7. MAZZEFFI M, Levy JH
   Protamine Dosing in Cardiac Surgery: Can One Size Fit All?
   Anesthesiology. 2025;142:9-11.
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   Ann Thorac Surg

8. MEYER DM, Nayak A, Wood KL, Blumer V, et al
   The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2024 Annual Report: Focus on Outcomes in Younger Patients.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:34-58.
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9. KIM SS, Cooke DT, Kidane B, Tapias LF, et al
   The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus on the Multidisciplinary Management and Resectability of Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Oct 16:S0003-4975(24)00861.
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10. FATEHI HASSANABAD A, Rabbani M, Tam DY, Bisleri G, et al
    Direct Implantation of Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Annular Calcification: A Multicenter Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:129-136.
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11. DESAI ND, Vekstein A, Grau-Sepulveda M, O'Brien SM, et al
    Development of a Novel Society of Thoracic Surgeons Aortic Surgery Mortality and Morbidity Risk Model.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:109-119.
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12. HENN MC, Mokadam NA, Merritt RE, Ganapathi AM, et al
    How We Solved the Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons: Train More or Work Longer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:235-243.
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13. BERRETTA P, Pitsis A, Bonaros N, Kempfert J, et al
    Impact of Complex Anatomy and Patient Risk Profile in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 30:S0003-4975(24)00699.
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14. BROWN LM, Bonnell L, Parsons N, Cooke DT, et al
    Predictors of Discharge with Supplemental Oxygen after Lobectomy for Lung Cancer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Aug 28:S0003-4975(24)00693.
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15. JINDANI R, Olivera J, Rodriguez-Quintero JH, Friedmann P, et al
    The Representation of Women Moderators at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:227-234.
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16. SELCUK A, Spurney C, Ozturk M, Haverty M, et al
    Left Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation After Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:160-168.
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17. BILGILI A, Brinkley L, Sharaf OM, Brennan Z, et al
    Longitudinal Cognitive and Motor Delay after Pediatric Heart Transplantation and Associated Survival.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jul 22:S0003-4975(24)00577.
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18. HARADA T, Ando Y, Nakano T
    Outcomes of Surgical Interrupted Aortic Arch Repair in 181 Patients With Biventricular Circulation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:152-159.
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19. POLZL L, Thielmann M, Sterzinger P, Nagele F, et al
    Sex-Specific Troponin and Creatine Kinase Thresholds After Coronary Bypass Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:120-128.
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20. HOLST K, Becker T, Magruder JT, Yadav P, et al
    Beyond Static Planning: Computational Predictive Modeling to Avoid Coronary Artery Occlusion in TAVR.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 18:S0003-4975(24)00475.
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21. FRANKEL WC, Robinson JA, Roselli EE, Unai S, et al
    Lifetime Management of Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Aortic Valve Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jun 11:S0003-4975(24)00461.
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22. BLEIWEIS MS, Co-Vu J, Philip J, Fudge JC, et al
    Comprehensive Approach to the Management of Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Analysis of 100 Consecutive Neonates.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:169-177.
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23. BAUERLE WB, Hamlin S, Dubois S, Petrochko JM, et al
    Impact of Liposomal Bupivacaine on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol for Lung Resection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:219-226.
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24. MIMAE T, Miyata Y, Tsubokawa N, Kudo Y, et al
    Omitting Lymph Node Dissection for Small Ground-Glass Opacity-Dominant Tumors.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025;119:192-198.
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25. PIZANO A, Mehmet Alagoz, Amodio C
    Refining Perfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Evaluating the Impact of Goal-Directed Perfusion on AKI Reduction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 17:S0003-4975(24)01097.
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26. EDGERTON JR, Filardo G, Ogola GO, DiMaio JM, et al
    Predictors of Transfusion for Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 16:S0003-4975(24)01094.
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27. MEHAFFEY JH, Jagadeesan V, Kawsara M, Hayanga JW, et al
    Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Bicuspid Aortic Valves.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 9:S0003-4975(24)01044.
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28. BADHWAR V, Raikar GV, Darehzereshki A, Mehaffey JH, et al
    Robotic-Assisted Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 9:S0003-4975(24)01042.
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29. LOSIGGIO R, Redaelli MB, Landoni G, Bellomo R, et al
    Intravenous Amino-acid Infusion to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: A Review of the Evidence.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Dec 4:S0003-4975(24)01029.
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    Artif Organs

30. GLIOZZI G, Nersesian G, Gallone G, Schoenrath F, et al
    Impact of concomitant aortic valve replacement in patients with mild-to-moderate aortic valve regurgitation undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation: EUROMACS analysis.
    Artif Organs. 2024 Dec 10. doi: 10.1111/aor.14926.
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    BMC Anesthesiol

31. TARAO K, Son K, Ishizuka Y, Nakagomi A, et al
    Impact of zero-positive end-expiratory pressure on blood transfusion rates in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2024;24:461.
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32. BEYER LP, Gathen LVZ, Rayah BE, Dewald O, et al
    Disorientation as a delirium feature in non-intubated patients: development and evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of the 'Confusion Assessment Method for Intermediate Care Unit' (CAM-IMC) - a prospective cohort study.
    BMC Anesthesiol. 2024;24:451.
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    Br J Anaesth

33. YAO Y, Shao H, Masters J, Ji M, et al
    Cardiac surgery with valve replacement temporarily disrupts the hippocampal memory network.
    Br J Anaesth. 2024 Dec 19:S0007-0912(24)00662-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.
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    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

34. JIMENEZ-RODRIGUEZ GM, Garcia-Montes JA, Eid Lidt G, Solis-Jimenez F, et al
    Immediate Use of Impella CP for High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Repair of Thrombosed Aortic Coarctation.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 19. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31371.
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35. KRYSZTOFIAK H, Krawczyk K, Gwozdz W, Sacha J, et al
    Intravascular Ultrasound for the Prevention of Coronary Artery Occlusion During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 18. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31373.
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36. JUNARTA J, Siddiqui MU, Abaza E, Zhang P, et al
    The Utility of Coronary Revascularization to Reduce Ventricular Arrhythmias in Coronary Artery Disease Patients: A Systematic Review.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 18. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31361.
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37. SQUILLACE M, Testa L, Brambilla N, Bedogni F, et al
    Application of Robotic-Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Case Series.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 18. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31377.
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38. CACELA D, Ramos R, Fiarresga A, Rodrigues I, et al
    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Full Unilateral Access Using the Ipsilateral Superficial Femoral Artery Is Effective.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 15. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31341.
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39. DODOO SN, Ibrahim S, Osman AF, Balaji N, et al
    Clinical Outcomes Following Optical Coherence Tomographic Versus Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 13. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31353.
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40. BIMAL T, Fishbein J, Gandotra P, Meraj PM, et al
    The Impact of Age in Patients Undergoing Impella-Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 12. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31350.
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41. TOSELLI M, Cimaglia P, Cereda A, Fabbri G, et al
    Urgent Coronary Angiography Following Cardiac Surgery: Insights from a High-Volume Cardiac Surgery Center.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 12. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31337.
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42. SOMSEN YBO, Rissanen TT, Hoek R, Ris TH, et al
    Application of Drug-Coated Balloons in Complex High Risk and Indicated Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 11. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31316.
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43. AHMED M, Nadeem ZA, Ahsan A, Javaid H, et al
    Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Versus Angiography-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression of Randomized Control Trials.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 11. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31352.
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44. CHANDAVIMOL M, Limpijankit T, Srimahachota S, Buddhari W, et al
    Retrospective Analysis of the Thai Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Registry: Impacts of Center Volume and Operator Experience on Outcomes.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 10. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31334.
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45. AL-OGAILI A, Chu AJ, Sandoval Y, Brilakis ES, et al
    Sequential Dual Guide Catheter Technique for Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions in Patients With Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 10. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31325.
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46. VISCUSI MM, Bermpeis K, Bertolone DT, Mahendiran T, et al
    Impact of Robotic Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (R-PCI) With and Without CCTA-Guidance on Clinical Outcomes and Hospital Economics: A Single Center Registry.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Dec 6. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31323.
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    Chest

47. SAINZ PV, Grosu HB, Shojaee S, Ost DE, et al
    Improving Cancer Probability Estimation in Nondiagnostic Bronchoscopies: A Meta-Analysis.
    Chest. 2024;166:1557-1572.
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48. COSTON TD, Gaskins D, Bailey A, Minus E, et al
    Severity of Inhalation Injury and Risk of Nosocomial Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
    Chest. 2024;166:1319-1328.
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49. AMUBIEYA O, Weigt SS
    A Cure or a Cause: Multiple Listing and Lung Transplantation Disparities.
    Chest. 2024;166:1271-1272.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Imaging

50. BENNETT J, Thornton GD, Nitsche C, Gama FF, et al
    Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Aortic Stenosis: Early Cell and Matrix Regression 2 Months Post-Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2024 Dec 4:e017425. doi: 10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.124.017425
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51. WONG TC
    Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Following Aortic Valve Replacement: Bruce Banner or the Hulk?
    Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2024 Dec 4:e017716. doi: 10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.124.017716
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    Circ Cardiovasc Interv

52. YOON J, Gill H, Jelisejevas J, Lai A, et al
    Native Valve and Native Neo-Sinus Remodeling Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2024;17:e014379.
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53. MUSHIAKE K, Kubo S, Ono S, Maruo T, et al
    Association of Baseline Mitral Valve Area With Procedural and Clinical Outcomes of Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: Insights From the OCEAN-Mitral Registry.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2024;17:e014420.
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54. KELHAM M, Beirne AM, Rathod KS, Andiapen M, et al
    CTCA Prior to Invasive Coronary Angiography in Patients With Previous Bypass Surgery: Patient-Related Outcomes, Imaging Resource Utilization, and Cardiac Events at 3 Years From the BYPASS-CTCA Trial.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Nov 25:e014142.
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55. FLORES-UMANZOR E, Luna-Lopez R, Cepas-Guillen P, Montserrat S, et al
    Transcatheter Interventions in Adults With Fontan Palliation.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2024;17:e014699.
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56. KUMAR A, Ahmad IN, Flaherty JD, Nagaraja V, et al
    Contemporary Outcomes of TAVR Using a Balloon-Expandable Valve in Patients With Severe Mitral Stenosis: Insights From the Transcatheter Valve Therapies Registry.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Nov 22:e014216.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes

57. BAUER TM, Janda AM, Wu X, Ling C, et al
    Multicenter Analysis of the Relationship Between Operative Team Familiarity and Safety and Efficiency Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery.
    Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2024;17:e011065.
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    Circ Heart Fail

58. GOLDBERG JF, Tian X, Bon A, Xu Y, et al
    Redefining Cardiac Antibody-Mediated Rejection With Donor-Specific Antibodies and Graft Dysfunction.
    Circ Heart Fail. 2024;17:e011592.
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    Circulation

59. TOMII D, Pilgrim T, Borger MA, De Backer O, et al
    Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease: Decision-Making Between Surgical and Transcatheter Management.
    Circulation. 2024;150:2046-2069.
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60. GEVA T, Wald RM, Bucholz E, Cnota JF, et al
    Long-Term Management of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Dysfunction in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.
    Circulation. 2024;150:e689-e707.
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    Eur Heart J

61. ROFFI M, Montalescot G
    Oral P2Y12 inhibitor pre-treatment for percutaneous coronary intervention in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes: evolving notions in ESC guidelines.
    Eur Heart J. 2024 Dec 4:ehae616. doi: 10.1093.
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    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

62. LISIGNOLI V, Iannaccone G, Murphy M, Kacar P, et al
    Surgical valve replacement in adults late after total cavo-pulmonary connection/Fontan procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae394.
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63. SANDNER S, Antoniades C, Caliskan E, Czerny M, et al
    Intra-operative and post-operative management of conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting: a clinical consensus statement of the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Cardiovascular Surgery and the European Association for Cardio-Thoraci
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae400.
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64. EL MATHARI S, Shehadeh S, Zwaan WP, Boulidam N, et al
    The effect of virtual reality on postoperative anxiety and pain in patients following cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae440.
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65. PITTS L, Dini M, Goecke S, Kofler M, et al
    Enhanced recovery after minimally invasive cardiac surgery following a zero ICU concept-a propensity score-matched analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae439.
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66. ZANCANARO E, Carino D, Lorusso R, Del Forno B, et al
    Long-term results of edge-to-edge and neochordal mitral repair for isolated anterior leaflet lesion: a propensity match analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae435.
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67. THOMAS PA, Braggio C, Fourdrain A, Vasse M, et al
    A pilot quality improvement initiative for lymph node dissection during lung cancer surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae438.
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68. POMPILI C, Costa R, Cangut B, Opitz I, et al
    Gender representation in cardiothoracic surgical academia: a call to support women across the globe.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae398.
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69. ZHANG W, Qiu T, Metelmann IB, Fritz AV, et al
    Dynamic associations between adverse events after lung transplantation and allograft ischaemic time.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae425.
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70. KRUSZONA S, Aburahma K, Wand P, de Manna ND, et al
    Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as bridge to transplant in severe pulmonary hypertension.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 29:ezae420. doi: 10.1093.
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71. CHEHAB O, Long E, Androshchuk V, Gill H, et al
    Right ventricular to pulmonary arterial coupling as a predictor of survival in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery for mitral regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 28:ezae421. doi: 10.1093.
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72. FACCIOLI E, Dell'Amore A, Lorenzoni G, Schiavon M, et al
    Surgery for pleural mesothelioma in multimodality setting: comparison between surgical techniques in a high-volume centre.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae431.
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73. SAHA S, Joskowiak D, Marin-Cuartas M, De La Cuesta M, et al
    Cutibacterium acnes infective endocarditis-an emerging pathogen.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae422.
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74. HEINEN FJ, Peijster AJL, Fu EL, Kamp O, et al
    External validation of EuroSCORE I and II in patients with infective endocarditis: results from a nationwide prospective registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae418.
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75. BOUTEAU A, Sarfati C, Cachanado M, Perrier J, et al
    Prone position in obese patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome after cardio-thoracic surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae416.
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76. VISBY L, Secher EL, Moller-Sorensen H, Kehlet H, et al
    Intensive care unit admissions following enhanced recovery video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae410.
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77. IZUMI A, Lee G, Gomes Z, Ouzounian M, et al
    Women in cardiac surgery: a global workforce analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Dec 18:ezae463. doi: 10.1093.
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78. ABE T, Inao T, Shingu Y, Yamada A, et al
    Associations of sarcopenia and malnutrition with 30-day in-hospital morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Dec 17:ezae456. doi: 10.1093.
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79. CEULEMANS LJ, Van Slambrouck J, Orlitova M, Neyrinck A, et al
    Harnessing physiology in off-pump double lung transplantation: evolving surgical strategies.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae454.
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80. EBERLEIN M, Johnson CA, Guzy R, Lowery E, et al
    Right- versus left-first implantation in off-pump sequential double-lung transplantation: physiology and size matter?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Dec 12:ezae448. doi: 10.1093.
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81. HUANG LC, Zhang AK, Hu XM, Shao ZH, et al
    Impact of concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting on the outcomes of total arch repair with frozen elephant trunk for type an aortic dissection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Dec 11:ezae445. doi: 10.1093.
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    Eur Respir J

82. BENAZZO A, Cho A, Auner S, Schwarz S, et al
    Extracorporeal Photopheresis for the prevention of rejection after lung transplantation - a prospective randomized controlled trial.
    Eur Respir J. 2024 Dec 5:2400733. doi: 10.1183/13993003.00733-2024.
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    Heart

83. TAHA A, Martinsson A, Nielsen SJ, Rezk M, et al
    New-onset atrial fibrillation after coronary surgery and stroke risk: a nationwide cohort study.
    Heart. 2024 Oct 4:heartjnl-2024-324573. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2024-324573.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

84. JACOB KA, Horer J, Hraska V, Agbor VN, et al
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