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Vascular Surgery

Free Subscription 05.01.2026 8 Am J Cardiol 2 Angiology 4 Ann Thorac Surg 1 Br J Surg 1 Circulation 1 Heart 9 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 20 J Vasc Surg 7 PLoS One 4 Stroke

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Am J Cardiol

1. ELLIS SG, Alencherry B, Ziada K, Tamis-Holland J, et al
   Predicting LVEF After PCI and its Effect on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Stable Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and LVEF
   Am J Cardiol. 2026;259:81-87.
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2. CHEN CY, Huang CH, Cheng JF, Lee CL, et al
   Application of the J-CTO Score to Recanalization for In-Stent Chronic Total Occlusions.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026;259:21-28.
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3. LI J, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Sun J, et al
   Causes of In-Hospital Death in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Beijing Area.
   Am J Cardiol. 2025 Sep 27:S0002-9149(25)00585.
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4. WANG Q, Liang Z, Ni Q, Tang C, et al
   Efficacy and Safety of Drug-Coated Balloons Alone Versus Combined With Provisional Stenting for Complex Femoropopliteal Artery Lesions.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026;259:12-20.
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5. NISHIKAWA R, Shiomi H, Yamamoto K, Morimoto T, et al
   Optimal Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: The OPTIVUS-Complex PCI Study LMCA Cohort.
   Am J Cardiol. 2025 Sep 24:S0002-9149(25)00574.
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6. IMBODEN MT, Koltner E, Bryant JH, Jones A, et al
   Sex Disparities in Acute Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis and Treatment.
   Am J Cardiol. 2025 Sep 22:S0002-9149(25)00567.
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7. SEDHOM R, Omer M, Khedr M, Abramov D, et al
   Characteristics and Outcomes of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction due to Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis.
   Am J Cardiol. 2025 Sep 22:S0002-9149(25)00563.
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8. AL-HOLY A, Comanici M, Das A, Marczin N, et al
   Single Arterial versus Multiple Arterial Grafting in 3,164 Diabetic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
   Am J Cardiol. 2025 Sep 22:S0002-9149(25)00572.
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   Angiology

9. OZCAN OU, Demircelik MB, Hakgor A, Dursun A, et al
   Evolving Role of Coronary Collaterals in STEMI Outcomes: A Comparative Analysis of Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Phases.
   Angiology. 2026;77:82-89.
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10. ANG SP, Chia JE, Misra K, Krittanawong C, et al
    Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases and Outcomes Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Angiology. 2024 May 21:33197241255167. doi: 10.1177/00033197241255167.
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    Ann Thorac Surg

11. KOECHLIN L, Salikhanov I, Gahl B, Miazza J, et al
    Sex-specific differences in early occlusion rate after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 7:S0003-4975(25)00612.
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12. LAMELAS J, Alnajar A
    Comparing Outcomes of Sternal Sparing Aortic Valve Replacement with and without Concomitant Ascending Aortic Replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 9:S0003-4975(25)00635.
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13. MATSUSHIRO T, Tamura T, Kuroda E, Inoue N, et al
    Acute Type A Aortic Dissection with an Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Right Coronary Artery: A Rare Entry Formation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Jul 19:S0003-4975(25)00664.
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14. AN KR, Harik L, Rahouma M, Caldonazo T, et al
    Trends and Outcomes of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute MI and Cardiogenic Shock Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Oct 16:S0003-4975(25)00983.
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    Br J Surg

15. KARELIS A, Adam D, Piazza M, Tinelli G, et al
    Parallel Endografting And Chimney Endovascular (PEACE) registry outcomes in emergency repair of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms.
    Br J Surg. 2025;113:znaf278.
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    Circulation

16. LOOKSTEIN RA, Konstantinides SV, Weinberg I, Dohad SY, et al
    Randomized Controlled Trial of Mechanical Thrombectomy With Anticoagulation Versus Anticoagulation Alone for Acute Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Outcomes from the STORM-PE Trial.
    Circulation. 2025 Nov 3. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.077232.
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    Heart

17. GILHOOLEY S, Gitto M, Spirito A, Sartori S, et al
    Predictors of postprocedural troponin increase in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention.
    Heart. 2025 Aug 4:heartjnl-2025-325990. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2025-325990.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

18. CHAE MC, Yoon S, Lee HJ, Jang WS, et al
    Outcomes of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation after Coronary Revascularization Alone in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 24:S0022-5223(25)00336.
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19. DAYAN V, Hernandez M, Montero JA, Sosa C, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Multi-Arterial Grafting in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Insights from a Latin American National Cohort.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 9:S0022-5223(25)00466.
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20. SAADE S, Schneider C, Sender S, Darras M, et al
    Coronary revascularization in France: six-year trends and outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jul 7:S0022-5223(25)00555.
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21. ARGENTO G, Rendina EA, D'Andrilli A, Ciccone AM, et al
    Replacement of the superior vena cava by the bovine pericardium conduit: Sustained patency without long-term anticoagulation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;171:12-20.
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22. SAWMA T, Arghami A, Schaff HV, Aslahishahri M, et al
    Risk stratification of coronary artery bypass patients using an artificial intelligence electrocardiogram-derived age.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;171:201-209.
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23. LIU TX, McCarthy PM, Manerikar A, Won D, et al
    Automated and Explainable Coronary Angiogram Interpretation for Selection of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Candidates using Artificial Intelligence.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Aug 14:S0022-5223(25)00655.
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24. CHAPPELL G, Mehdizadeh-Shrifi A, Turner D, Bondoc A, et al
    Outcomes of Fontan patients undergoing combined heart-liver transplantation in pediatric hospitals across the United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;171:288-297.
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25. KIM MS, Ryu AJ, Kim JW, Lee CH, et al
    Prediction of graft patency during the year following coronary artery bypass grafting: preoperative computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve versus intraoperative transit-time flow measurement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Aug 30:S0022-5223(25)00684.
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26. NOWROUZI R, Green SY, Nguyen LH, Zambetti BR, et al
    Three-decade evolution from open to endovascular aortic repair of late anastomotic pseudoaneurysm of the descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;171:74-81.
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    J Vasc Surg

27. COLUMBO JA, Martinez-Camblor P, Suckow BD, Krafcik BM, et al
    Rethinking the Impact of Amaurosis With Contemporary Outcomes of Carotid Endarterectomy Among Patients with Transient Monocular Blindness.
    J Vasc Surg. 2025 Dec 29:S0741-5214(25)02225-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.
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28. LI J, Slade MD, Gill TM, Bader J, et al
    Frailty and functional decline after elective endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in octogenarians.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:79-90.
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29. NATOUR AK, Bower TC, Pochettino A, Vaddavalli VV, et al
    Partial diaphragm division is associated with decreased ventilator support after open thoracoabdominal aortic repair.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:22-31.
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30. CARON E, Van Galen I, Darling J, Park J, et al
    Comparative Outcomes of tfCAS vs CEA vs TCAR in Standard and High-Risk Patients Since the CMS decision in October 2023 using the VQI.
    J Vasc Surg. 2025 Aug 22:S0741-5214(25)01653-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.
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31. TOBITA K, Takahara M, Soga Y, Iida O, et al
    Effectiveness of cilostazol treatment in femoropopliteal artery disease after drug-coated balloon therapy: Subanalysis of the POPCORN study.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:265-272.
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32. LOWENKAMP MN, Jarosinski MC, Li K, Andraska EA, et al
    Female patients at increased risk for adverse outcomes after acute limb ischemia.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:163-171.
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33. DUBOSQ-LEBAZ M, Kim JM, Li S, Medina F, et al
    Impact of socioeconomic wealth on chronic limb-threatening ischemia revascularization outcomes among Medicare patients from 2016 to 2023.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:234-245.
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34. ALAMEDDINE D, Hamouda M, Doros G, Conte MS, et al
    Insulin therapy and outcomes of revascularization procedures for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in the BEST-CLI trial.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:246-255.
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35. EAGLETON MJ, Stoner M, Henretta J, Dryjski M, et al
    Long term safety and effectiveness of the TREO stent graft for the endovascular treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms.
    J Vasc Surg. 2025 Aug 29:S0741-5214(25)01664-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.
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36. REILLY MA, Cui CL, Jiang Y, Pillado EB, et al
    A multimethod assessment of the vascular surgery program director experience in creating effective training environments.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:289-298.
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37. CARTER WJ, Schwartz AW, Sumpio B, Strosberg D, et al
    Smoking cessation duration is associated with the risk of amputation after revascularization for chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:256-264.
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38. FISHER AT, Mulaney-Topkar B, Sheehan BM, Garcia-Toca M, et al
    Predictors of maturation failure in arteriovenous dialysis access.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:273-279.
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39. KOBAYASHI Y, Kawakami A, Osawa I, Uchida N, et al
    The PETTICOAT technique is associated with abdominal aortic remodeling in sub-acute, uncomplicated type B aortic dissection.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:43-49.
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40. SAMAAN F, So KL, Marulanda K, Ali T, et al
    On-table completion imaging after tibial bypass is performed more frequently in patients who ultimately require return to the operating room and long-term bypass revisions.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:213-223.
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41. MONTGOMERY W, Pierce F, Alie-Cusson FS, Alsheekh A, et al
    In Situ Laser Fenestration for Zone 2 TEVAR: A 15 Year Experience Demonstrating Its Safety, Efficacy, and Durability.
    J Vasc Surg. 2025 Sep 9:S0741-5214(25)01680-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.
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42. MANUNGA J, Hanif H, Cravero E, Behmanesh S, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes of Open versus Endovascular Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repairs at Centers Without Access to Custom Made Devices in the Fenestrated/Branched Stent-Graft Era.
    J Vasc Surg. 2025 Sep 10:S0741-5214(25)01682-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.
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43. MCNAMARA T, Zhu M, Rodriguez D, Arinze N, et al
    Association of food and housing insecurity with outcomes after revascularization for chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:224-233.
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44. LEVERICH M, Afifi AM, Fakih A, Ren G, et al
    Incidence and Risk Factors Associated with Index Hospitalization Leg Ischemia Following Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
    J Vasc Surg. 2025 Sep 15:S0741-5214(25)01754-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.
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45. CHOW CY, Kang N, Kenel-Pierre S, Gonzalez K, et al
    Impact of Access Site on Carotid Artery Stenting in Patients with Challenging Aortic Arch Anatomy.
    J Vasc Surg. 2025 Sep 18:S0741-5214(25)01761-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.
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46. KHALAF MH, Fares A
    Outcomes of snuffbox arteriovenous fistula as a first-line approach to dialysis access in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
    J Vasc Surg. 2026;83:280-288.
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    PLoS One

47. O'SULLIVAN C, Mielke N, Xing Y, Bahl A, et al
    Health disparities influence peripheral venous access insertion time in the emergency department: An observational study.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0336171.
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48. JANUSZEK R, Chamera M, Iwanczyk S, D'Ascenzo F, et al
    Long-term outcomes following drug-coated balloons versus thin-strut drug-eluting stents for treatment of in-stent restenosis in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD Dragon-Registry).
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0337991.
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49. PALMA DALLAN LR, Ferreira Lisboa LA, Oliveira Dallan LA, Asdrubal Vilca Mejia O, et al
    Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MINI-CABG): Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing minimally invasive versus conventional coronary surgery.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0337829.
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50. GEBREMEDHIN ML, Sigdel M, Ruixue Z, Du B, et al
    What role should EBU catheters play in the interventional approach to anomalous right coronary arteries? A case series.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0326548.
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51. BEUKERS SHQ, Daeter EJ, Derks L, Kloppenburg GTL, et al
    Sex-related differences in single- and multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting: Insights from the Netherlands Heart Registration.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0336035.
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52. BORGOMONI GB, Reis PH, Pinheiro G, Ribas FF, et al
    The technological proposal based on enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery for changing traditional care in Latin America: REPLICCAR III Study Protocol.
    PLoS One. 2025;20:e0338301.
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53. LI H, Dong H, Bao S, Wang X, et al
    The efficacy of preoperative evolocumab-rosuvastatin combination therapy in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0339501.
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    Stroke

54. FERREIRA J, Pereira G, Alves F, Pedro T, et al
    Microemboli Detection in Acute Ischemic Stroke Could Be an Early Marker of Poor Cognitive Outcome.
    Stroke. 2025 Sep 30. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.052253.
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55. WANG Z, Li J, Wang X, Yuan B, et al
    Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke at 4.5 to 24 Hours: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Stroke. 2025 Oct 13. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.053256.
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56. CAVALCANTE F, Treurniet K, Kaesmacher J, Kappelhof M, et al
    Acute Carotid Stenting for Tandem Lesions in Patients Randomized to Endovascular Treatment With or Without Thrombolysis: Results From the IRIS Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis.
    Stroke. 2025 Oct 17. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.124.050117.
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57. ASHAYERI AHMADABAD R, Sobchuk K, Cheema SK, Sylaja PN, et al
    Risk of Early Recurrent Stroke and Thrombotic Events After Reperfusion Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis.
    Stroke. 2025 Oct 20. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.050672.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    

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