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Thoracic Surgery

Free Subscription 12.01.2026 1 Anaesth Intensive Care 4 Anesth Analg 1 Ann Thorac Surg 2 BMC Anesthesiol 3 Br J Anaesth 19 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2 Eur Heart J 8 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1 Heart 16 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2 J Heart Lung Transplant 2 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 N Engl J Med 1 Scand Cardiovasc J

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Anaesth Intensive Care

1. AGRAFIOTIS M
   Early expiratory flow flattening: An alternative sign of delayed cycling in non-invasive ventilation.
   Anaesth Intensive Care. 2026;54:85-87.
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   Anesth Analg

2. KHANDELWAL S, Jasti R, Prasad A, Wongsripuemtet P, et al
   Retrospective Analysis of the Association of Preoperative Sex Hormone Therapy With the Development of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury.
   Anesth Analg. 2026;142:335-344.
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3. KLEIMAN AM, Tsang S, Walters SM, McNeil JS, et al
   Multimodal Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients: An Observational Cohort Study.
   Anesth Analg. 2026;142:220-230.
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4. DEUTSCH N, Grant S, Zabala L, Staffa SJ, et al
   The Current State of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Staffing in the United States.
   Anesth Analg. 2025 Feb 27. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007440.
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   Multi-modal Analgesia and Cardiac Surgery.
   Anesth Analg. 2026;142:219.
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   Ann Thorac Surg

6. CHIEM HD, Nguyen PT, Truong MD, Tran BL, et al
   Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery for Treating Tetralogy of Fallot in Children in The Modern Era.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 7:S0003-4975(26)00001.
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   BMC Anesthesiol

7. DENG Q, Tang M, Gao J, Liang P, et al
   Association between gut microbiota dysbiosis and perioperative neurocognitive disorder and postoperative complications after valve replacement surgery: a prospective cohort study.
   BMC Anesthesiol. 2025;26:9.
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8. LIN X, Liu M, Li G, Miao C, et al
   Bronchial artery embolization for control of life-threatening endobronchial haemorrhage during cardiac surgery in a patient with microscopic polyangiitis: a case report.
   BMC Anesthesiol. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03589.
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   Br J Anaesth

9. LEGRAND M
   Hydroxocobalamin for vasoplegia in cardiac surgery: an uncertain balance of risk and benefit. Comment on Br J Anesth 2025; 135: 870-7.
   Br J Anaesth. 2026 Jan 5:S0007-0912(25)00815-3. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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10. TIRIOLO I, Collange V, Doisy V, Chavanis N, et al
    Intrathecal morphine versus paravertebral block for minimally invasive cardiac surgery: a single-centre retrospective cohort study.
    Br J Anaesth. 2026 Jan 6:S0007-0912(25)00864-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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11. HUGHES C, Shelley B
    Regional anaesthetic block for lung resection surgery: the magic bullet we already use?
    Br J Anaesth. 2025 Oct 29:S0007-0912(25)00683-X. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

12. WYDERKA R, Drozd J, Ilnicki D, Borger M, et al
    "Scattergun" Right Coronary Artery: Heavy Calcifications in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Case Study.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 4. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70454.
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13. KUMAR S, Strepkos D, Alexandrou M, Carvalho PEP, et al
    Ulnar Artery Access in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70459.
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14. KHIALANI B, Sim E, Touma G, Fairley S, et al
    Coronary Slow Flow and No-Reflow During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Contemporary Insights Into Imaging-Guided Prediction, Prevention, and Management.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70468.
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15. SAEED O, Saeed A, Barakat O, Bawjeh A, et al
    Indobufen Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) Versus Aspirin Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70463.
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16. NG P, Azzalini L
    Retrograde Balloon-Assisted Subintimal Entry for Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70467.
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17. CORBALLIS N, Merinopoulos I, Bhalraam U, Gunawardena T, et al
    A Comparison of a Drug Coated Balloon With Drug Eluting Stent Strategy for Treating Coronary Bifurcation Lesions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:3-14.
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18. CONTINISIO S, Munafo AR, Montonati C, Terzi R, et al
    Long-Term Durability of Balloon-Expandable Versus Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valves: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Oct 30. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70294.
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19. SPANO' A, De Backer O, Amat-Santos IJ, Boukhris M, et al
    Angioplasty-Assisted, Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Enabling Percutaneous Transfemoral TAVR in Case of a Diseased Puncture Site. The FEM-PREP Technique.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:61-69.
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20. YAO Z, Zhou Y, Yin J, Wu Y, et al
    A Novel Propyl Gallate-Based Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon for the Side Branch Treatment in Coronary Bifurcation Lesions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:91-100.
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21. FOURNIER A, Robert P, Lattuca B, Duflos C, et al
    A Streamline Strategy for Indication and Length of Telemetry Monitoring After TAVR.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:142-152.
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22. ELSAWAH AM, Elhadainy MS
    Balloon Over-the-Wire Opposing Support (BOOST) Technique: The Sawah-Sabry Approach for Retrieval of a Stuck Retrograde Microcatheter in Chronic Total Occlusion PCI-A Case Report.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:165-170.
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23. FAIDECI EM, Demir D, Ziyrek M, Okuyan E, et al
    Stent Barrier Technique for Aortic Root Thrombus.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:200-205.
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24. AMAT-SANTOS IJ, Blasco-Turrion S, Garcia-Gomez M, Aristizabal C, et al
    Tricuspid Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair as a Bridge in Tricuspid Regurgitation Deemed Non-Candidate to Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Nov 12. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70333.
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25. COLOMBO A, Carbonaro D, Zhang M, Shen C, et al
    Are Ultrathin Stents Optimal for Bifurcation Lesions? Insights From Computational Modeling of Provisional and DK-Crush Techniques.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:258-272.
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26. BAI X, Gao H, Lv Y, Sun D, et al
    Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Outcomes With Drug-Coated Balloons Versus Drug-Eluting Stents: Insights From the REC-CAGEFREE I Trial.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:304-314.
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27. OSBERGHAUS V, Wustmann K, Heck PB, Georgiev S, et al
    Percutaneous Management of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in an Adult Patient After Atrial Switch: A Case for Targeted Infundibular Ablation.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:357-360.
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28. ELBENY AM, Elkasaby MH, Fouad TA, Soltan ME, et al
    Drug-Coated Balloon Versus Drug-Eluting Stent for Large Coronary Arteries in Patients Presenting With STEMI: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:439-452.
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29. ZUBIAUR J, Galeote G, Jurado-Roman A, Fernandez-Portales J, et al
    Coronary Rotational ATherectomy Elective Versus Bailout in Patients With Severely Calcified Lesions and Chronic Renal Failure: Long-Term Outcomes of CRATER Trial.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:431-438.
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30. CHNG ACC, Wong N, Chin CY
    High Risk Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in a Case of Coronary Perforation Following Orbital Atherectomy.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;107:428-430.
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    Eur Heart J

31. VERGALLO R, Patrono C
    Weekly Journal Scan: In search for the optimal DAPT duration after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with or without high bleeding risk.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Jan 6:ehaf1070. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf1070.
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32. GARCIA-PAVIA P, Gonzalez-Lopez E, Anderson LJ, Cappelli F, et al
    Non-amyloid specific treatment for transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis: a clinical consensus statement of the ESC Heart Failure Association.
    Eur Heart J. 2025 Oct 7:ehaf710. doi: 10.1093.
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    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

33. ACHILLEOS N, Schott I, Doerr F, Grapatsas K, et al
    Impact of lymph node metastasis patterns on long-term survival in upper lobe non-small cell lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 22:ezaf467. doi: 10.1093.
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34. HOKFELT G, Clarelin A, Hoglund M, Dismorr M, et al
    Long-Term Durability of the Sorin Soprano Aortic Bioprosthetic Valve-A Swedish Nationwide Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezaf469.
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35. KUZDZAL J, Zhang L, Turna A, Szadurski J, et al
    Randomized study on bilateral vs standard mediastinal lymphadenectomy in patients with lung cancer-early results and safety analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 18:ezaf457. doi: 10.1093.
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36. BONAROS N, Gollmann-Tepekoylu C, Palmen M, Ajmone N, et al
    Mitral Annular Disjunction: A Roadmap for the Surgeon.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezaf461.
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37. ABELN KB, Becker SL, Muller SE, Schneider M, et al
    Role of the ross procedure and stentless biological prostheses in acute aortic valve endocarditis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 17:ezaf460. doi: 10.1093.
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38. POLZL L, Lohmann R, Engler C, Ioannou-Nikolaidou M, et al
    The silent cost of gender in mitral valve surgery: a propensity-score matched analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 14:ezaf451. doi: 10.1093.
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39. BRASCIA D, Mehta Warikoo I, Mangiameli G, Luppichini M, et al
    Long-term oncological outcomes and recurrence patterns after segmentectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: A dual-center retrospective study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 14:ezaf449. doi: 10.1093.
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40. HURLEY PD, Chaudhuri N, Lodhia J, Milton R, et al
    Risk Factors Associated With Locoregional Recurrence Following Pulmonary Segmentectomy for Clinical Stage IA1-2 NSCLC: A Real Clinical Practice Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezaf442.
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    Heart

41. JIANG M, Zhou W, Qiao HY, Zheng T, et al
    Phenotypic stratification and prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance in non-dilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy.
    Heart. 2025 Aug 17:heartjnl-2025-326192. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2025-326192.
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    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

42. CHARBONNEAU H, Pasquie M, Savy N, Mayeur N, et al
    Hemoglobin Optimization and Transfusion Reduction Through Anemia and Iron Deficiency Correction: A Post Hoc Prospective Study in Cardiac Surgery.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov 24:S1053-0770(25)01164.
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43. COTOVANU AGM, Berendsen RR, van Dorp ELA, Okkerse P, et al
    Ultrafast Track Pathway After Low-Risk Cardiac Surgery Enables Intensive Care Unit Stepdown Within 6 Hours: A Feasible Model for Anesthesia-Led Recovery.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Dec 11:S1053-0770(25)01219.
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44. YIGIT CA, Asli Demir Z, Aykut A, Cobas M, et al
    Predictive Power of the Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthetists Perioperative Risk of Blood Transfusion Score for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Prospective Observational Study.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Dec 8:S1053-0770(25)01210.
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45. ELMADHOUN O, Teixeira MT, Saddoughi SA, Fritz AV, et al
    The Contemporary Landscape of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Dec 13:S1053-0770(25)01224.
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46. ABU KHADIJA H, Abu Hamdeh N, Najajra D, Masu'd M, et al
    Hyperlipidemia and Postoperative Hallucinations After Cardiac Surgery: Insights from the VAACS Cohort Study.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Nov 28:S1053-0770(25)01173.
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47. SUN X, Gao Y, Jin X, Lin W, et al
    Effects of Individualized Positive End-Expiratory Pressure on Patients Undergoing One-Lung Ventilation During Thoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:364-371.
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48. SAPUTRA PBT, Widiarti W, Siahaan PP, Putra RM, et al
    The Impact of Perioperative Hemodynamic and Blood Pressure Variability in Outcomes and Mortality: A Comprehensive Systematic Review.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:347-354.
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49. GAYATRI A, Panidapu N, Neema PK, Madathil T, et al
    The Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions on Sleep Quality in Cardiac Surgical Patients: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Study.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:229-234.
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50. OLLOSU M, Tripodi VF, Aresu C, Ledda G, et al
    Efficacy and Safety of Pulmonary Vasodilator and Inodilator Drugs in Congenital Heart Disease Surgery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:333-346.
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51. BRACEY AW, Yates SG, DeAnda A Jr, Kothary P, et al
    Current State of Patient Blood Management in Cardiovascular Surgery: Insights from a Survey of Leading Centers.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:21-27.
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52. MAZZEFFI M, Khan J, McNeil J, Zvara J, et al
    Single-Center Experience with Sonic Estimation of Elasticity via Resonance (SEER)-Guided Hemostasis in Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:31-37.
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53. WEI Y, Wei X, He F, Liu G, et al
    Effect of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Preoperative Thoracic Paravertebral Blockade on Postoperative Pain Following Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:281-289.
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54. YE X, Zeng Y, Zhang H, Pan Y, et al
    Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Hypoxemia in the Postanesthesia Care Unit Following Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery: A Multicenter Cohort Study.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:266-280.
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55. RANUCCI M, Monaco F, Bradic N, Venditto M, et al
    Center-mediated Differences in Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Rates: A Post Hoc Analysis of the PROTECTION Trial.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:179-186.
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56. XU M, Wu Y, Wang R, Luo C, et al
    The Efficacy of a Multidisciplinary Perianesthetic Management Bundle for Alleviating Delirium After Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:290-299.
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57. KHATIB D, Sheu R, Belani K, Rong LQ, et al
    Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions for Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Review of Percutaneous Annuloplasty, Edge-to-Edge Repair, and Valve Replacement Devices.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026;40:309-323.
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    J Heart Lung Transplant

58. COURTWRIGHT AM, Mackintosh JA, Alder JK, Garcia CK, et al
    ISHLT Consensus Statement on Short Telomere Syndrome and Lung Transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Nov 18:S1053-2498(25)02365.
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59. SNELL GI, Levvey BJ
    The devil is in the details of Donation after Circulatory Death lung transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Dec 3:S1053-2498(25)02408.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

60. ZEITANI J, Sievert H
    Dealing with the left atrial appendage during open heart surgery: To exclude or not to exclude in patients with Sinus Rhythm?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Jan 8:S0022-5223(25)01074.
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61. VILLAVICENCIO MA, Saddoughi SA, Spencer PJ, Fox M, et al
    Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation versus Off-Pump Lung Transplantation: Interim Analysis of a Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Jan 2:S0022-5223(25)01120.
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    N Engl J Med

62. KOTANIDIS CP, Eltchaninoff H, Tseng EE, Thourani VH, et al
    Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:195-198.
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    Scand Cardiovasc J

63. YAN Q, Fang Z, Liu H
    Unbiased metabolomics screening for potential biomarkers in patients with In-stent restenosis post percutaneous coronary intervention.
    Scand Cardiovasc J. 2026;60:2613539.
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