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Chronic Heart Failure

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June 2024
1. GUZMAN-GOMEZ A, Greenberg JW, Dani A, Villa C, et al
   In the era of outpatient ventricular assist devices, is it time to reconsider the practice of bridging older children to transplant on outpatient inotropes?
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2206-2214.
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2. MOVAHEDI F, Pagani FD, Antaki JF
   In search of similarity in adverse events journeys of patients with left ventricular assist devices.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2147-2156.
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   May 2024
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   Discussion to: Modifiable risk factor reduction for pediatric ventricular assist devices and the influence of persistent modifiable risk factors at transplant.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1564-1565.
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4. GREENBERG JW, Kulshrestha K, Guzman-Gomez A, Fields K, et al
   Modifiable risk factor reduction for pediatric ventricular assist devices and the influence of persistent modifiable risk factors at transplant.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1556-1563.
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5. KONSTANTINOV IE, Davies B
   Durable ventricular assist device implantation in a child after double switch operation.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1566-1569.
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6. SILVESTRY SC
   Commentary: Tricuspid repair and left ventricular assist device: A new baseline.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1821-1822.
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7. SIMPSON MT, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Colombo PC, et al
   Outcomes of treatment for deep left ventricular assist device infection.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1824-1832.
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   April 2024
8. BLEIWEIS MS, Philip J, Peek GJ, Jacobs JP, et al
   Commentary: Challenges associated with long-term implantable ventricular assist device support in children.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1429-1430.
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9. WERT L, Stewart GC, Mehra MR, Milwidsky A, et al
   A multicenter evaluation of external outflow graft obstruction with a fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist device.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1322-1330.
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   March 2024
10. AZIZGOLSHANI N, Takeda K
    Commentary: What is the destination after left ventricular assist device under the new heart allocation system?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1060-1061.
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    February 2024
11. SINGH SK, Hassanein M, Ning Y, Wang C, et al
    Increasing waiting times for status 2 patients in new United Network for Organ Sharing allocation system: Impact on waitlist and posttransplant outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:535-543.
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12. VINOGRADSKY A, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Kirschner M, et al
    Less is better? Comparing effects of median sternotomy and thoracotomy surgical approaches for left ventricular assist device implantation on postoperative outcomes and valvulopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:731-743.
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13. DIMAGLI A, Worku B, Gaudino M
    Commentary: Minimally invasive left ventricular assist device implantation: Did we forget the valve?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:744-745.
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    January 2024
14. ITAGAKI S, Toyoda N, Egorova N, Sun E, et al
    Total artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation in the United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:205-214.
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    December 2023
15. KIRSCHNER M, Topkara VK, Sun J, Kurlansky P, et al
    Comparing 3-Year Survival and Readmissions between HeartMate 3 and Heart Transplant as Primary Treatment for Advanced Heart Failure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 26:S0022-5223(23)01207.
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16. TUME SC, Fuentes-Baldemar AA, Anders M, Spinner JA, et al
    Temporary ventricular assist device support with a catheter-based axial pump: Changing the paradigm at a pediatric heart center.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1756-1763.
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17. JOHN R, Kanwar MK, Cleveland JC Jr, Uriel N, et al
    Concurrent valvular procedures during left ventricular assist device implantation and outcomes: A comprehensive analysis of the Multicenter Study of MagLev Technology in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Circulatory Support Therapy With HeartMate 3 trial
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1684-1694.
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    October 2023
18. CHO J, Tunuguntla HP, Tume SC, Spinner JA, et al
    Long-term Implantable Ventricular Assist Device Support in Children.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 30:S0022-5223(23)01005.
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19. DECAMPLI WM
    Commentary: Is machine learning needed to understand that heart failure is a risk in adult congenital cardiac surgery?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 14:S0022-5223(23)00977.
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20. SCHUELER S, Bowles CT, Hinkel R, Wohlfarth R, et al
    A novel intrapericardial pulsatile device for individualized, biventricular circulatory support without direct blood contact.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1119-1129.
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21. MOAZAMI N, Smith D
    Commentary: Direct cardiac compression device for biventricular support: If we put lipstick on a pig, is it still a pig?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1130-1131.
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    September 2023
22. GRIFFETH EM, Stephens EH, Dearani JA, Shreve JT, et al
    Impact of Heart Failure on Reoperation in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: An Innovative Machine Learning Model.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 28:S0022-5223(23)00871.
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    August 2023
23. ZHOU S, Yang G, Zhang M, Pienta M, et al
    Mortality following durable left ventricular assist device implantation by timing and type of first infection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:570-579.
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    July 2023
24. MONGE MC, Joong A
    Commentary: Bridging the gap with temporary ventricular assist devices in pediatrics.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:212-213.
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    June 2023
25. KULSHRESTHA K, Greenberg JW, Kennedy JT 3rd, Hogue S, et al
    National Experience with Pediatric Surgical Aortic Valve Repair - A Pediatric Health Information System Analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0022-5223(23)00538.
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26. LIU R, Li S, Yan J, Yan F, et al
    Fate of Transposition of the Great Arteries with Pulmonary Stenosis After Double-Root Translocation, Rastelli, and Reparation a l'Etage Ventriculaire.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 7:S0022-5223(23)00455.
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27. PIENTA MJ, Noly PE, Janda AM, Tang PC, et al
    Rescuing the right ventricle: A conceptual framework to target new interventions for patients receiving a durable left ventricular assist device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2126-2131.
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28. ELDE S, He H, Lingala B, Baiocchi M, et al
    Analysis of the revised heart allocation policy and the influence of increased mechanical circulatory support on survival.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2090-2103.
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29. KILCOYNE MF, Blanding WM, Kilic A
    Commentary: Left ventricular assist device implantation and failure to rescue: New insights and familiar challenges.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2124-2125.
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    April 2023
30. MOVAHEDI F, Padman R, Antaki JF
    Limitations of receiver operating characteristic curve on imbalanced data: Assist device mortality risk scores.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1433-1442.
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    March 2023
31. MANCINI D, Moss N
    Commentary: Bringing objectivity to the nonmedical evaluation of left ventricular assist device candidates.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1123-1124.
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32. YOUNG BAC, Tang PC
    Commentary: How to predict a harmonious relationship between patients and their left ventricular assist device?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1125-1126.
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33. OLT CK, Thuita LW, Soltesz EG, Tong MZ, et al
    Value of psychosocial evaluation for left ventricular assist device candidates.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1111-1121.
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34. ROBERTSON G, Baran DA, Copeland H
    Commentary: In search of the "good candidate" for mechanical circulatory support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1122-1123.
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    January 2023
35. PAGANI FD
    Commentary: Lack of benefit of tricuspid valve intervention with left ventricular assist device implantation? It's all in the details.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 21:S0022-5223(23)00084.
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    December 2022
36. BLANDING W, Kilic A
    Demise of HVAD: The only constant is change.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1945-1947.
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37. BOSSERS GPL, Gunthel M, van der Feen DE, Hagdorn QAJ, et al
    Neuregulin-1 enhances cell-cycle activity, delays cardiac fibrosis, and improves cardiac performance in rat pups with right ventricular pressure load.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e493-e510.
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38. BALACHANDRAN I, Frazier OH, Rogers JG
    Doing the wrong thing for the right reasons: The demise of the HVAD.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1937-1941.
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39. KIRKLIN JK
    Commentary: Collateral impact of the HVAD decision and the path forward.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1942-1943.
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40. BROWN JA, Aranda-Michel E, Kilic A, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
    The impact of pulmonary artery catheter use in cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1965-1973.
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41. FARSKY PS, White J, Al-Khalidi HR, Sueta CA, et al
    Optimal medical therapy with or without surgical revascularization and long-term outcomes in ischemic cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1890-1899.
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42. HRYTSYNA Y, Kneissler S, Kaufmann F, Muller M, et al
    Experience with a standardized protocol to predict successful explantation of left ventricular assist devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1922-1930.
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43. JAWAD K, Sipahi F, Koziarz A, Huhn S, et al
    Less-invasive ventricular assist device implantation: A multicenter study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1910-1918.
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44. BROWN JA, Sultan I
    Commentary: Sometimes less is more: The minimally invasive argument for ventricular assist devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1920-1921.
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    November 2022
45. MENDIOLA PLA M, Chiang Y, Nicoara A, Poehlein E, et al
    Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Interim analysis of the TVVAD trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 16:S0022-5223(22)01243.
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46. CHO J, Fuentes-Baldemar AA, Tunuguntla HP, Spinner JA, et al
    Outcomes of temporary ventricular assist device: A pediatric institutional experience over 25 years.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 4:S0022-5223(22)01164.
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47. SILVESTRY SC
    Commentary: Left ventricular assist device complications after heart transplantation: Then and now.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 4:S0022-5223(22)01173.
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48. BLANDING WM, Kilic A
    Commentary: Durable left ventricular assist device infections: A call to arms.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1570-1571.
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49. LIKOSKY DS, Yang G, Zhang M, Malani PN, et al
    Interhospital variability in health care-associated infections and payments after durable ventricular assist device implant among Medicare beneficiaries.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1561-1568.
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    October 2022
50. HAYWARD C, Adachi I, Baudart S, Davis E, et al
    Global best practices consensus: Long-term management of patients with hybrid centrifugal flow left ventricular assist device support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1120-1137.
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51. GOUTALLIER CS, Buratto E, Schulz A, Hu T, et al
    Repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect between 2 and 3.5 kilograms: Defining the limits of safe repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1167-1175.
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52. TOMINAGA Y, Taira M, Watanabe T, Hasegawa M, et al
    Clinical significance of diastolic dysfunction on outcomes of pulmonary valve replacement for pulmonary insufficiency.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1156-1164.
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53. TOSO A, Castelvecchio S, Menicanti L, Volpe M, et al
    Prognostic value of natriuretic peptides and restrictive filling pattern before surgical ventricular restoration.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1092-1101.
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    September 2022
54. SHAH AS
    Commentary: When a ventricular assist device is just not enough.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:978.
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    August 2022
55. EAPEN S, Nordan T, Critsinelis AC, Li B, et al
    Blood type O heart transplant candidates have longer waitlist time and higher delisting under the new allocation system.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00826.
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56. BEDZRA EKS, Adachi I, Peng DM, Amdani S, et al
    Systemic ventricular assist device support of the Fontan circulation yields promising outcomes: An analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Pedimacs and Intermacs Databases.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:353-364.
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    June 2022
57. SALERNO CT, Hayward C, Hall S, Goldstein D, et al
    HVAD to HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device exchange: Best practices recommendations.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2120-2127.
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58. SHAFII A, Liao K, Ghanta RK
    Commentary: Guidance during uncertain times: Navigating the HeartWare HVAD recall.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2129-2130.
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59. DEO SV, Sundaram V, Wilson B, Sahadevan J, et al
    Adverse events after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with preoperative metabolic syndrome: A 10-year follow-up of the Veterans Affairs Database.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2096-2103.
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    April 2022
60. GAUDINO M, Castelvecchio S, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, et al
    Long-term results of surgical ventricular reconstruction and comparison with the Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)00493.
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61. MAH KE, Morales DLS
    Commentary: The Vulcan mind MELD-XI.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1477-1478.
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    February 2022
62. KIM HR, Kim WK, Kim JK, Kim HJ, et al
    Prognostic impact of the E/e' ratio in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation undergoing aortic valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00114.
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63. ZHU Y, Shudo Y, Lingala B, Baiocchi M, et al
    Outcomes after heart retransplantation: A 50-year single-center experience.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:712-720.
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64. BIANCO V, Kilic A, Yousef S, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
    The long-term impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 1. pii: S0022-5223(22)00103.
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    January 2022
65. ALSOUFI B
    Commentary: Heart transplantation listing for children with significant renal insufficiency: The need for a paradigm shift.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00006.
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66. NIKOLOVA A, Youn JC, Kobashigawa JA
    Commentary: The anticlimax of the left ventricular assist devices-associated antibodies.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:136-137.
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67. BAKIR NH, Finnan MJ, MacGregor RM, Schilling JD, et al
    Cardiac allograft rejection in the current era of continuous flow left ventricular assist devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:124-134.
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    November 2021
68. ELGHARABLY H, Ibrahim A, Rosinski B, Thuita L, et al
    Right heart failure and patient selection for isolated tricuspid valve surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0022-5223(21)01657.
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69. MENNANDER AA
    Commentary: Preventive treatment of right-sided heart failure before adulthood?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 4. pii: S0022-5223(21)01533.
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70. LI S, Zimpfer D, Mahr C
    Commentary: Transcending acceptable, moving toward optimal: Standardizing surgical configurations of ventricular assist device therapy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1566-1567.
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71. KASINPILA P, Kong S, Fong R, Shad R, et al
    Use of patient-specific computational models for optimization of aortic insufficiency after implantation of left ventricular assist device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1556-1563.
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    October 2021
72. YANG B, Caceres J, Farhat L, Le T, et al
    Root abscess in the setting of infectious endocarditis: Short- and long-term outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1049-1059.
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    September 2021
73. BRAHMBHATT DH, Rao V
    Commentary: Bridge to bridge: No longer a bridge too far for successful cardiac transplant.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)01393.
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74. DUGGAL NM, Lei I, Wu X, Aaronson KD, et al
    Mitral regurgitation severity at left ventricular assist device implantation is associated with distinct myocardial transcriptomic signatures.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)01262.
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75. RAJAGOPAL K, Cheema FH, Omer S
    Commentary: Heart failure and the problem of causality.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)01300.
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    August 2021
76. PERRY T, Morales DLS
    Commentary: Promise with pulsatility? Early bridging of high-risk patients with single-ventricle physiology with a ventricular assist device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:415-416.
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77. SILVESTRY SC
    Commentary: Better pumps, better patients, better physicians? Future developments in left ventricular assist device therapy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:612-613.
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78. MOON J, Adachi I
    Commentary: Ventricular assist device support in an early infancy with single ventricle: Transformation from salvage to elective.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:416-417.
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79. LEE MM, Honjo O
    Commentary: How to VAD to avoid BAD in high-risk single ventricle.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:414-415.
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80. MILANO CA
    Commentary: Managing the native heart in patients supported with durable left ventricular assist devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:613-614.
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81. KILIC A
    Commentary: Left ventricular assist device therapy: The time is now.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:614-615.
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82. DESHPANDE S, Alsoufi B
    Meeting needs-pushing boundaries: Mechanical circulatory support in children; year in review.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:400-404.
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83. SHAFFER A, Cogswell R, John R
    Future developments in left ventricular assist device therapy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:605-611.
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    July 2021
84. ALSOUFI B
    Commentary: Mitochondrial transplantation for myocardial failure, marvel remedy or wishful thinking?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e125-e126.
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85. ATLURI P, Balsam LB
    Invited Expert Opinion papers on mechanical circulatory support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:140-142.
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    June 2021
86. LEE SH, Choi KH, Song YB, Jeong DS, et al
    Comprehensive assessment of heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction undergoing coronary bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)00980.
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87. THOMPSON MP, Likosky DS
    Commentary: Can and should the National Inpatient Sample be used to evaluate trends in ventricular assist device use and outcomes?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2093-2094.
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88. BENAZZO A, Bajorek L, Morscher A, Schrutka L, et al
    Early implementation of renal replacement therapy after lung transplantation does not impair long-term kidney function in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S0022-5223(21)00879.
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    May 2021
89. DESHPANDE S, Sparks JD, Alsoufi B
    Pediatric heart transplantation: Year in review 2020.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 3. pii: S0022-5223(21)00758.
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    April 2021
90. BAKAEEN FG, Gaudino M, Whitman G, Doenst T, et al
    2021: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Expert Consensus Document: Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00736.
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91. TIMEK TA
    Commentary: The pneumatic para-trouper.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1467-1468.
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92. VILLA CR, Morales DLS
    Commentary: Rejuvenation of a trusted tool.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1466-1467.
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93. KIRKLIN JK
    Commentary: Adult support with a pulsatile VAD: Reawakening of a bygone era?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1465-1466.
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    March 2021
94. FERRARIS VA
    Commentary: Benefits of SGLT2 inhibition in heart failure: A bellwether for importance of other metabolic pathways.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 27. pii: S0022-5223(21)00554.
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95. AMBROSIO G, Mattioli R, Carluccio E
    Commentary: Elucidating the mechanisms underlying left ventricular function recovery in patients with ischemic heart failure undergoing surgical remodeling: Physiology versus Empiricism.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 5. pii: S0022-5223(21)00416.
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96. LAZAR HL
    Commentary: SGLT2 inhibitors reduce mortality and heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus-is metabolic reprogramming the mechanism for these favorable outcomes?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 5. pii: S0022-5223(21)00415.
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97. MANN PA, Lehrke M
    Cardiac substrate utilization in heart failure: Where is the relevance of SGLT2 inhibition?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 3. pii: S0022-5223(21)00410.
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    February 2021
98. CASTELVECCHIO S, Frigelli M, Sturla F, Milani V, et al
    Elucidating the mechanisms underlying left ventricular function recovery in patients with ischemic heart failure undergoing surgical remodeling: A 3-dimensional ultrasound analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S0022-5223(21)00381.
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99. SOLTESZ EG
    Commentary: To fix or not to fix? That is the question for mitral and aortic valve surgery during left ventricular assist devices implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)00344.
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100. MELEHY A, Sanchez JE, Nemeth SK, Kurlansky PA, et al
     National outcomes of bridge to multiorgan cardiac transplantation using mechanical circulatory support.
     J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 5. pii: S0022-5223(21)00213.
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     January 2021
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