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Articles published in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
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May 2024

KATZ MG, Eliyahu E, Ishikawa K
Gene delivery in a rodent lung transplant model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e142-e143.
PubMed

HUANG J, Jones DR
Completion of accrual for Thoracic Surgical Oncology Group 102: One small step forward for thoracic clinical trials.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1589-1590.
PubMed

ST LOUIS JD, Bhat A, Carey JC, Lin AE, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2023 Expert Consensus Document: Recommendation for the care of children with trisomy 13 or trisomy 18 and a congenital heart defect.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1519-1532.
PubMed Abstract available

JONES DR, Bueno R, Harpole DH Jr, Vaporciyan AA, et al
Thoracic Surgical Oncology Group: An American Association for Thoracic Surgery Clinical Trials Initiative.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1584-1588.
PubMed

DEBOEVER N, Antonoff M
Commentary: Unlocking knowledge: Navigating readability challenges in thoracic surgery patient education materials.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1659-1660.
PubMed

Discussion to: Gene delivery followed by ex vivo lung perfusion using an adeno-associated viral vector in a rodent lung transplant model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e140-e141.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

LEE RM, Antonoff MB
Commentary: Guideline-concordant care requires recruitment from the full talent pool: Further rationale for efforts to increase diversity in cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1615-1616.
PubMed

KALFA D, Rajab TK, Cordoves E, Emani S, et al
Living allogenic heart valve transplantation: Relative advantages and unanswered questions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1543-1546.
PubMed

CHEN P, Van Hassel J, Pinezich MR, Diane M, et al
Recovery of extracorporeal lungs using cross-circulation with injured recipient swine.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e106-e130.
PubMed Abstract available

GAO Q, Kahan R, Gonzalez TJ, Zhang M, et al
Gene delivery followed by ex vivo lung perfusion using an adeno-associated viral vector in a rodent lung transplant model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e131-e139.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

KONSTANTINOV IE, Davies B
Durable ventricular assist device implantation in a child after double switch operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1566-1569.
PubMed

STEFANYK K, Ghunaim A, Vervoort D
Commentary: Off-pump and on point: Sex-stratifying multiple arterial grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1808-1809.
PubMed

LEE GS, Fremes SE, Tam DY
Commentary: Can the Venous Graft External Support (VEST) trials bypass surrogate outcomes?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1793-1795.
PubMed

FRANCICA A, Benvegnu L, San Biagio L, Tropea I, et al
Ten-year clinical and echocardiographic follow-up of third-generation biological prostheses in the aortic position.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1705-1713.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2024

SAKURAI Y, Mehaffey JH, Kuno T, Yokoyama Y, et al
The impact of permanent pacemaker implantation on long-term survival following cardiac surgery; A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 22:S0022-5223(24)00368.
PubMed Abstract available

BONDZI-SIMPSON A, Ribeiro T, Grant A, Ko M, et al
Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer Patients With Complete Clinical Response Post Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy: A Markov Decision Analysis of Esophagectomy versus Active Surveillance.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 20:S0022-5223(24)00364.
PubMed Abstract available

FLIEGNER MA, Hou H, Bauer TM, Daramola T, et al
Interhospital Variability in Cardiac Rehabilitation Use After Cardiac Surgery Among Medicare Beneficiaries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 20:S0022-5223(24)00363.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH, Kawsara M, Jagadeesan V, Hayanga JW, et al
Surgical versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low Risk Medicare Beneficiaries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 13:S0022-5223(24)00310.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Erector spinae blocks for opioid-sparing multimodal pain management after pediatric cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 12:S0022-5223(24)00272.
PubMed

WAGNER CM, Theurer PF, Clark MJ, He C, et al
Evaluation of sex differences in the receipt of concomitant atrial fibrillation procedures during non-mitral cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 12:S0022-5223(24)00309.
PubMed Abstract available

JACQUEMYN X, Sa MP, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, et al
Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis: Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 12:S0022-5223(24)00294.
PubMed Abstract available

WHITSON BA
SWIFT-ly Demonstrating Benefits of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 3:S0022-5223(24)00288.
PubMed

Discussion to: Outcomes of neo-aortic valve and root surgery late after arterial switch operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1402-1403.
PubMed

Discussion to: Valved Sano conduit improves immediate outcomes following Norwood operation compared with nonvalved Sano conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1414-1416.
PubMed

JEEVANANDAM V
Commentary: Warm ischemic injury to human donor hearts-when is it too much?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1361-1362.
PubMed

CALDARONE CA, Backer CL
Building high levels of performance into congenital heart centers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1435-1443.
PubMed

MONDAL NK, Li S, Elsenousi AE, Mattar A, et al
Myocardial edema, inflammation, and injury in human heart donated after circulatory death are sensitive to warm ischemia and subsequent cold storage.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1346-1358.
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DAFFLISIO GJ, Abdelrehim AA, Han JJ, Nguyen TC, et al
Attending your first academic cardiothoracic conference: Comprehensive guide for trainees and students.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1385-1390.
PubMed

BEQAJ H, Goldshtrom N, Linder A, Buratto E, et al
Valved Sano conduit improves immediate outcomes following Norwood operation compared with nonvalved Sano conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1404-1413.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK MH, Casselman F, Joseph Woo Y
Discussion to: Neochordal Goldilocks: Analyzing the biomechanics of neochord length on papillary muscle forces suggests higher tolerance to shorter neochordae.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e90-e91.
PubMed

Discussion to: The impact of reoperative surgery on aortic root replacement in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1194-1195.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Bairey Merz CN, Sandner S, Creber RM, et al
Randomized Comparison of the Outcome of Single Versus Multiple Arterial Grafts trial (ROMA):Women-a trial dedicated to women to improve coronary bypass outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1316-1321.
PubMed

ELEFTERIADES JA
Commentary: Pulling back the curtain: Need for reoperation after valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1241-1243.
PubMed

PARK MH, van Kampen A, Zhu Y, Melnitchouk S, et al
Neochordal Goldilocks: Analyzing the biomechanics of neochord length on papillary muscle forces suggests higher tolerance to shorter neochordae.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e78-e89.
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OGAMI T, Serna-Gallegos D, Arnaoutakis GJ, Chu D, et al
The impact of reoperative surgery on aortic root replacement in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1185-1193.
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SINGH SK, Levine D, Patel P, Norton E, et al
Reintervention after valve-sparing aortic root replacement: A comprehensive analysis of 781 David V procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1229-1238.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAPIRA OM
Commentary: The radial artery: The optimal second arterial conduit of choice.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1303-1304.
PubMed

MAGRUDER JT, Thourani VH
Commentary: Attacking mitral annular calcification: Transatrial implantation of balloon-expandable valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1276-1277.
PubMed

YANG B, Ghita C, Makkinejad A, Green C, et al
Early outcomes of the Y-incision technique to enlarge the aortic annulus 3 to 4 valve sizes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1196-1205.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2024

Discussion to: Four decades of progress in heart-lung transplantation: 271 cases at a single institution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 25:S0022-5223(24)00182.
PubMed

BAUER TM, Fliegner M, Hou H, Daramola T, et al
The Relationship Between Discharge Location and Cardiac Rehabilitation Use After Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 22:S0022-5223(24)00278.
PubMed Abstract available

ROY N, Parra MF, Brown ML, Sleeper LA, et al
Erector Spinae Blocks for opioid-sparing multimodal pain management after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 15:S0022-5223(24)00211.
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KALRA A, Ruck JM, Zhou AL, Akbar AF, et al
Bigger pies, bigger slices: Increased hospitalization costs for lung transplantation recipients in the non-donation service area allocation era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 8:S0022-5223(24)00103.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Paraconduit hernia following esophagectomy: Is it safe to watch-and-wait?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 4:S0022-5223(24)00020.
PubMed

HARLOFF M, Vlassakov K, Kaneko T
Reply from authors: Efficacy of opioid-sparing analgesia after median sternotomy with continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e70-e71.
PubMed

Discussion to: AATS 2023: Empiric flap coverage for the pneumonectomy stump: How protective is it? A single-institution cohort study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:859-860.
PubMed

Discussion to: Extent of surgical resection for radiologically subsolid T1N0 invasive lung adenocarcinoma: When is a wedge resection acceptable?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:810-811.
PubMed

STEIMER D, Coughlin JM, Yates E, Xie Y, et al
Empiric flap coverage for the pneumonectomy stump: How protective is it? A single-institution cohort study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:849-858.
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VIJAYAKUMAR A, Abdel-Rasoul M, Hekmat R, Merritt RE, et al
National learning curves among robotic thoracic surgeons in the United States: Quantifying the impact of procedural experience on efficiency and productivity gains.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:869-879.
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SADDOUGHI SA, Dunne B, Campo-Canaveral de la Cruz JL, Lemaitre P, et al
Extending the age criteria of lung transplant donors to 70+ years old does not significantly affect recipient survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:861-868.
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DEBOEVER N, Bayley EM, Eisenberg MA, Hofstetter WL, et al
Lung surveillance following colorectal cancer pulmonary metastasectomy: Utilization of clinicopathologic risk factors to guide strategy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:814-819.
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HONG Y, Hess NR, Ziegler LA, Hickey GW, et al
Improved waitlist and comparable post-transplant outcomes in simultaneous heart-kidney transplantation under the 2018 heart allocation system.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1064-1076.
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KOBAYASHI Y, Kasahara S, Sano S, Suzuki H, et al
Staged repair for complete atrioventricular septal defect in patients weighing less than 4.0 kg.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1136-1144.
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ZHANG C, Pan Y, Li H, Zhang Y, et al
Extent of surgical resection for radiologically subsolid T1N0 invasive lung adenocarcinoma: When is a wedge resection acceptable?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:797-809.
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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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CHEN Q, Roach A, Trento A, Rowe G, et al
Robotic degenerative mitral repair: Factors associated with intraoperative revision and impact of mild residual regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:944-954.
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ZHANG A, Kurlansky P, Ning Y, Wang A, et al
Outcomes following successful decannulation from extracorporeal life support for cardiogenic shock.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1033-1046.
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WILLEKES H, Parker J, Neill J Jr, Augustin G, et al
Efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac procedures with prolonged aortic crossclamp time.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:996-1007.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2024

HUDDLESTON CB, Tan C
Commentary: Heart-Lung Transplantation-Is It Worth It?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 27:S0022-5223(24)00183.
PubMed

2023 Reviewers for The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 13:S0022-5223(24)00105.
PubMed

XIAO K, Bolger J, Allison F, Darling GE, et al
Impact of Telehealth Post-operative Care on Early Outcomes Following Esophagectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 8:S0022-5223(24)00110.
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MAUNEY C, Etchill E, Rea A, Fonner CE, et al
What Drives Variability in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Transfusion Rates?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 6:S0022-5223(24)00109.
PubMed Abstract available

ELDE S, Baccouche BM, Mullis DM, Leipzig MM, et al
Four Decades of Progress in Heart-Lung Transplantation: 271 Cases at a Single Institution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 4:S0022-5223(24)00100.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Workforce diversity in cardiothoracic surgery: An examination of recent demographic changes and the training pathway.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:775-776.
PubMed

Discussion to: 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;167:544-546.
PubMed

Discussion to: Prognostic utility of a novel risk prediction model of 1-year mortality in patients surviving to discharge after surgery for congenital or acquired heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:464-465.
PubMed

MONDAL A, Bhora F
Discussion to: A novel ex vivo tracheobronchomalacia model for airway stent testing and in vivo model refinement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e29-e30.
PubMed

BACKER CL, Monge MC, Wallen WJ, Eltayeb O, et al
The aortic uncrossing procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:413-419.
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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.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG X, Tsauo J, Tian P, Zhao L, et al
Randomized comparison of the four-hook anchor device and hook-wire use for the preoperative localization of pulmonary nodules.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:498-507.
PubMed Abstract available

RUCK JM, Zhou AL, Florissi I, Ha JS, et al
Uptake and 1-year outcomes of lung transplantation for COVID-19.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:549-555.
PubMed Abstract available

HEIDEL JS, Miller J, Donovan E, Handa R, et al
Routine chest radiography after thoracostomy tube removal and during postoperative follow-up is not necessary after lung resection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:517-525.
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GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
The importance of the critical mass concept in the Cox-maze procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e41.
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ROBINSON BM, Paterson HS
Left internal mammary grafts: No patency difference to the left anterior descending artery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e44.
PubMed

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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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.
PubMed

CAULEY RP, Slatnick BL, Truche P, Barron S, et al
Development of a risk score to predict occurrence of deep sternal dehiscence requiring operative debridement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:757-764.
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GUO MH, Stevens LM, Chu MWA, Hage A, et al
Risk score for arch reconstruction under circulatory arrest with hypothermia: The ARCH score.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:602-608.
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DAYAN V, Freemantle N, Urso S, Sadaba R, et al
Coronary artery bypass grafting is superior to percutaneous coronary intervention for all women subgroups.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 1:S0022-5223(24)00018.
PubMed

January 2024

Discussion to: Bicuspid aortic stenosis: National three-year outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement among Medicare beneficiaries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 28:S0022-5223(23)01197.
PubMed

Discussion to: Renal recovery in cardiac surgery patients requiring postoperative renal-replacement therapy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 25:S0022-5223(23)01208.
PubMed

BAVARIA JE
The Risk and Reward of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 24:S0022-5223(24)00086.
PubMed

JENKINS H, Elkilany I, Guler E, Cummins K, et al
Predictors & Outcomes of Discharge to Long-Term Acute Care Facilities after Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 24:S0022-5223(24)00087.
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JAYANTHI P, Chatterjee S
Commentary: Light at the end of the dialysis tunnel- Renal recovery after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 24:S0022-5223(24)00089.
PubMed

BADHWAR V, Pereda D, Khaliel FH, Poffo R, et al
Outcomes Following Initial Multicenter Experience with Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement: Defining a Path Forward.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 19:S0022-5223(24)00078.
PubMed

ATKINS MD, He A, Reardon MJ
Evolut Explant, Y Annuloplasty and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Tips and Tricks.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 8:S0022-5223(24)00005.
PubMed

LEE J, Sabati A, Mirea L, Alaeddine M, et al
Congenital Heart Surgery Outcomes in Patients with Positive Respiratory Viral Swabs.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 6:S0022-5223(24)00001.
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SVENSSON LG, Jones DR
American Association for Thoracic Surgery Quality Gateway (AQG): Interim report.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1-2.
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TOHMASI S, Puri V
Commentary: Segmentectomy versus lobectomy: Are the findings of the JCOG 0802 and CALGB 140503 trials generalizable to the US population?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:365-366.
PubMed

Discussion to: Assessment of the well-being of significant others of cardiothoracic surgeons.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:403-405.
PubMed

POTTER AL, Kim J, McCarthy ML, Senthil P, et al
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy in the United States: Outcomes after resection for first primary lung cancer and treatment patterns for second primary lung cancers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:350-364.
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ALEMANY VS, Nomoto R, Saeed MY, Celik A, et al
Mitochondrial transplantation preserves myocardial function and viability in pediatric and neonatal pig hearts donated after circulatory death.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e6-e21.
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ALDERETE IS, Hartwig MG
Commentary: Who should be using ex vivo lung perfusion?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:382-383.
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UNGERLEIDER JD, Ungerleider RM, James L, Wolf A, et al
Assessment of the well-being of significant others of cardiothoracic surgeons.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:396-402.
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SONG TH, Salerno CT
Commentary: Blood type O, a bigger problem in the new heart allocation system?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:241-242.
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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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KANEKO T, Newell PC, Nisivaco S, Yoo SGK, et al
Incidence, characteristics, and outcomes of reintervention after mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:143-154.
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JENKINS S, Komber M, Mattam K, Briffa N, et al
Negative pressure wound therapy in patients with diabetes undergoing left internal thoracic artery harvest: A randomized control trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:256-268.
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LIM K, Wan S
Commentary: Looking into the crystal ball: Will a clinical SYNTAX score help the heart team?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:174-175.
PubMed

SINGH B, Singh G, Tripathy A, Larobina M, et al
Comparing the patency of the left internal mammary in single, sequential, and Y grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:176-182.
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December 2023

Discussion to: Unexpected impact of preoperative anemia in low-risk isolated coronary artery bypass grafting or single-valve surgical patients: Do not overlook these patients in anemia management!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 26:S0022-5223(23)01114.
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Discussion to: Should mitral valve replacement age guidelines be lowered due to better bioprosthetic mitral valve durability?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 21:S0022-5223(23)01109.
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Discussion to: Increasing surgeon experience and cumulative institutional experience drive decreasing hospital mortality after reoperative cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 20:S0022-5223(23)01002.
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AHMAD RM, Strobel RJ, Young AM, Wisniewski A, et al
Renal recovery in cardiac surgery patients requiring postoperative renal replacement therapy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 20:S0022-5223(23)01201.
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HANNAN EL, Wu Y, Harik L, Tamis-Holland J, et al
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery vs. Percutaneous Interventions for Women with Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 13:S0022-5223(23)01196.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Seven-year outcomes following aortic valve replacement with a novel tissue bioprosthesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 8:S0022-5223(23)01009.
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CHEN Q, Malas J, Megna D, Tam DY, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis: National Three-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Among Medicare Beneficiaries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 6:S0022-5223(23)01131.
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PEZZATO S, Govindan RB, Moscatelli A, Bagnasco F, et al
Cerebral Autoregulation monitoring using Cerebral Oximetry index after neonatal cardiac surgery: a single-center retrospective cohort study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 6:S0022-5223(23)01132.
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NEDADUR R, Vervoort D
Commentary: Optimizing Transfusion and Hemostasis Practices in Cardiac Surgery: Human versus Machine or Human and Machine?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 4:S0022-5223(23)01124.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA
Commentary: Neonatal Ebstein: Starnes procedure first ... Fontan not necessarily the last.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1744-1745.
PubMed

BRIZARD CP, Elwood NJ, Kowalski R, Horton SB, et al
Safety and feasibility of adjunct autologous cord blood stem cell therapy during the Norwood heart operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1746-1755.
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CHAO BT, Sage AT, Yeung JC, Bai X, et al
Identification of regional variation in gene expression and inflammatory proteins in donor lung tissue and ex vivo lung perfusate.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1520-1528.
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WERNER P, Kuscu BS, Coti I, Puchner S, et al
Aortic root geometry following composite valve graft implantation: Implications for future valve-in-valve procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1635-1643.
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WRIGHT FC, Milkovich J, Hunter A, Darling G, et al
Refining the thoracic surgical oncology regionalization standards for esophageal surgery in Ontario, Canada: Moving from good to better.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1502-1509.
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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.
PubMed Abstract available

THANGAPPAN K, Zafar F, Ahmed HF, Greenberg JW, et al
Is the practice of using oversized organs for recipients with elevated pulmonary vascular resistance justified?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1766-1779.
PubMed Abstract available

GANAPATHI AM, Heh V, Rosenheck JP, Keller BC, et al
Thoracic retransplantation: Does time to retransplantation matter?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1529-1541.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

BUSTAMANTE-MUNGUIRA J
Commentary: Questioning the importance of the circulatory arrest time in aortic surgery in the postoperative renal function deterioration.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1717.
PubMed

November 2023

COZOWICZ C, Zhong H, Poeran J, Illescas A, et al
The impact of multimodal analgesia in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery - a population-based analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 30:S0022-5223(23)01111.
PubMed Abstract available

ABBASI A, Li C, Dekle M, Bermudez CA, et al
Interpretable Machine Learning-Based Predictive Modeling of Patient Outcomes Following Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 29:S0022-5223(23)01110.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Intraoperative blood products, fluid administration, and persistent hypothermia on bleeding leading to reexploration after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 29:S0022-5223(23)01021.
PubMed

Discussion to: Heterogeneous treatment effects of coronary artery bypass grafting in ischemic cardiomyopathy: A machine-learning causal forest analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 28:S0022-5223(23)01089.
PubMed

NORMAN AV, Kron IL
Reply: The importance of early intervention for ischemia after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 28:S0022-5223(23)00994.
PubMed

HANET V, Vancraeynest D, Gerber BL
Reply: A need for randomized prospective trial for early aortic valve repair in asymptomatic aortic regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 28:S0022-5223(23)01001.
PubMed

Discussion to: Long-term survival, cardiovascular, and functional outcomes after minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting in 566 patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 7:S0022-5223(23)00878.
PubMed

PERDUCA V, Bouaziz O, Zannis K, Beaussier M, et al
Can machine learning provide preoperative predictions of biological hemostasis after extracorporeal circulation for cardiac surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 4:S0022-5223(23)01019.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Optimizing care of cardiac surgery patients using a digital platform and a multidisciplinary team approach.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 4:S0022-5223(23)00903.
PubMed

Discussion to: Donation after circulatory death improves probability of heart transplantation in candidates with posttransplant outcomes similar to those achieved with brain-dead donors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 3:S0022-5223(23)00971.
PubMed

VASANTHAN V, Hassanabad AF, Kang S, Dundas J, et al
Novel hardening bone putty enhances sternal closure and accelerates postoperative recovery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e430-e443.
PubMed Abstract available

TERADA Y, Takahashi T, Hachem RR, Liu J, et al
Characteristics of donor lungs declined on site and impact of lung allocation policy change.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1347-1358.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2023

Discussion to: Comparing apples to apples: Exploring public reporting of congenital cardiac surgery outcomes based on common congenital heart operations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 30:S0022-5223(23)00894.
PubMed

TAKAMOCHI K, Haruki T, Oh S, Endo M, et al
Early chest tube removal regardless of drainage volume after anatomic pulmonary resection: A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 30:S0022-5223(23)01007.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: del Nido versus blood cardioplegia in cardiac surgery: A multicenter analysis of over 40,000 patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 27:S0022-5223(23)00891.
PubMed

Discussion to: The fate of concomitant tricuspid regurgitation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 27:S0022-5223(23)00884.
PubMed

HEUTS S, Vriesendorp PA
The incidence and consequent relevance of unplanned invasive coronary angiography following coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 26:S0022-5223(23)00896.
PubMed

Discussion to: Peri-operative exposure to volatile organic compounds in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 26:S0022-5223(23)00885.
PubMed

Discussion to: Early outcomes of lung transplantation with lung allografts from coronavirus disease 2019-positive donors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 23:S0022-5223(23)00879.
PubMed

Discussion to: Overall survival in low-comorbidity patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer who chose stereotactic body radiotherapy compared to surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 20:S0022-5223(23)00867.
PubMed

LAGISETTY K
Commentary: Watch-and-wait for disaster?: Is it safe to watch and wait paraconduit hernias following esophagectomy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 18:S0022-5223(23)00984.
PubMed

SILVESTRY SC
Commentary: The Evolving Market of Heart Transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 16:S0022-5223(23)00973.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

SHOU BL, Zhou AL, Ong CS, Alejo DE, et al
Impact of Intraoperative Blood Products, Fluid Administration, and Persistent Hypothermia on Bleeding Leading to Reexploration After Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0022-5223(23)00967.
PubMed Abstract available

AWTRY JA, Shi WY, McGurk S, Louis C, et al
National Trends in Utilization of Transatrial Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement and Postoperative Outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0022-5223(23)00966.
PubMed Abstract available

ROMANO M, McCarthy PM, Baldridge AS, Kruse J, et al
Should Mitral Valve Replacement Age Guidelines Be Lowered Due to Better Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Durability?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0022-5223(23)00968.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Encouraging results of blood conservation in neonatal open-heart surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 12:S0022-5223(23)00793.
PubMed

Discussion to: Stem cell-derived exosome patch with coronary artery bypass graft restores cardiac function in chronically ischemic porcine myocardium.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 6:S0022-5223(23)00852.
PubMed

BARNETT NM, Liesman DR, Strobel RJ, Wu X, et al
The Association of Intraoperative and Early Postoperative Events with Risk of Pneumonia Following Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 3:S0022-5223(23)00882.
PubMed Abstract available

HAWKINS RB, Stewart JW 2nd, Wu X, Goldberg J, et al
del Nido versus Blood Cardioplegia in Cardiac Surgery: A Multicenter Analysis of Over 40,000 Patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 2:S0022-5223(23)00883.
PubMed Abstract available

VANSTRAELEN S, Ali B, Bains MS, Shahzad F, et al
The contribution of microvascular free flaps and pedicled flaps to successful chest wall surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1262-1272.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN SN, Vinogradsky AV, Sevensky R, Crystal MA, et al
Use of the Inspiris valve in the native right ventricular outflow tract is associated with early prosthetic regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1210-1221.
PubMed Abstract available

STEIMER D, Ugalde Figueroa P
Commentary: Sublobar resection for ground-glass opacity: Is less really more?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1232-1233.
PubMed

CANGUT B, Greason KL, Todd A, Arghami A, et al
Aortic root replacement in the setting of a mildly dilated nonsyndromic ascending aorta.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:983-993.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

AMABILE A, Geirsson A
Commentary: Persistent racial disparity in myocardial revascularization: A call to action.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1097-1098.
PubMed

September 2023

BEAVER T, Bavaria JE, Griffith B, Svensson LG, et al
Seven-Year Outcomes Following Aortic Valve Replacement with a Novel Tissue Bioprosthesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 29:S0022-5223(23)00873.
PubMed Abstract available

BLACKSTONE EH, Pettersson GB, Pande A, Gillinov M, et al
Increasing Surgeon Experience and Cumulative Institutional Experience Drive Decreasing Hospital Mortality after Reoperative Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 29:S0022-5223(23)00875.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Impact of timing of urgent coronary artery bypass grafting following coronary angiography on acute kidney injury.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 29:S0022-5223(23)00780.
PubMed

BACKER CL, Overman DM, Dearani JA, Romano JC, et al
Recommendations for centers performing pediatric heart surgery in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 25:S0022-5223(23)00758.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU MZL, Fricke TA, Buratto E, Chowdhuri KR, et al
Outcomes of neo-aortic valve and root surgery late after arterial switch operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 25:S0022-5223(23)00864.
PubMed Abstract available

AGGARWAL R, Potel KN, Jackson S, Lemke NT, et al
Impact of Lung Transplantation on Diastolic Dysfunction in Recipients with Pre-Transplant Pulmonary Hypertension.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 21:S0022-5223(23)00855.
PubMed Abstract available

GIKANDI A, Baird CW, Del Nido PJ, Emani SM, et al
Right ventricular papillary muscle approximation to the septum as an adjunct technique during tricuspid valve repair in congenital heart surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 16:S0022-5223(23)00850.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU Z, Jian B, Chen X, Liu M, et al
Heterogeneous Treatment Effects of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: a Machine Learning Causal Forest Analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 14:S0022-5223(23)00797.
PubMed Abstract available

BOWDISH M, Hartwig M, Catarino P
Discussion to: Limited cumulative experience with ex vivo lung perfusion is associated with inferior outcomes after lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 14:S0022-5223(23)00632.
PubMed

CHARLEBOIS A, Quinlan B, Coulton R, Sawyer J, et al
Optimizing Care of Cardiac Surgery Patients using a Digital Platform and a Multidisciplinary Team Approach.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 13:S0022-5223(23)00795.
PubMed Abstract available

HESS NR, Hong Y, Yoon P, Bonatti J, et al
Donation After Circulatory Death Improves Probability of Heart Transplantation in Waitlisted Candidates and Results in Post-Transplant Outcomes Similar to Those Achieved with Brain Dead Donors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 13:S0022-5223(23)00787.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: National experience with pediatric surgical aortic valve repair: A Pediatric Health Information System analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 11:S0022-5223(23)00737.
PubMed

BROWN M, Kashem MA, Zhao H, Kehara H, et al
Increased-Risk Versus Standard-Risk Donation in Lung Transplantation: A United Network of Organ Sharing Analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 7:S0022-5223(23)00768.
PubMed Abstract available

NATHAN M, Gauvreau K, White O, Anderson BR, et al
Comparing Apples to Apples: Exploring public reporting of congenital cardiac surgery outcomes based on common congenital heart operations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 7:S0022-5223(23)00767.
PubMed Abstract available

BARRON JO, Ramji S, Nemoyer R, Tappuni S, et al
Paraconduit Hernia Following Esophagectomy: Is it Safe to Watch-and-Wait?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 4:S0022-5223(23)00752.
PubMed Abstract available

BASS TA, Abbott JD, Mahmud E, Parikh SA, et al
2023 ACC/AHA/SCAI advanced training statement on interventional cardiology (coronary, peripheral vascular, and structural heart interventions): A report of the ACC Competency Management Committee.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e73-e123.
PubMed

MONDAL A, Visner GA, Kaza AK, Dupont PE, et al
A novel ex vivo tracheobronchomalacia model for airway stent testing and in vivo model refinement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:679-687.
PubMed Abstract available

BEHINAEIN P, Antonoff MB
Innovation in cardiothoracic surgery: A team-based recipe for success.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e124-e125.
PubMed

ARGO MB, Barron DJ, Eghtesady P, Alsoufi B, et al
Norwood operation versus comprehensive stage II after bilateral pulmonary artery banding palliation for infants with critical left heart obstruction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:943-954.
PubMed Abstract available

BEATTIE MJ, Sleeper LA, Lu M, Teele SA, et al
Factors associated with morbidity, mortality, and hemodynamic failure after biventricular conversion in borderline hypoplastic left hearts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:933-942.
PubMed Abstract available

TAM DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Who benefits from public reporting of outcomes in coronary surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:816-818.
PubMed

MA M
Commentary: The hardest part of cardiothoracic surgery is getting to do it.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:915.
PubMed

FRANKEL WC, Johnston DR, Weiss AJ
Commentary: If you can't ride 2 horses at once, you shouldn't be in the circus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:780-781.
PubMed

SCHULTZ M, Si MS
Commentary: Aortic root replacement in the reoperative setting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:725-726.
PubMed

BIONDI A, Lo Rito M
Commentary: Redo of aortic root surgery: Tackling the nightmare successfully.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:726-727.
PubMed

ASHRAFI A, Atay SM, Wightman SC, Harano T, et al
Estimating revenue, costs, and operating margin of any hospital-based thoracic surgery practice using a novel financial model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:690-698.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUGIOUKAS L, Heiser A, Berg A, Polomsky M, et al
Integrated cardiothoracic surgery match: Trends among applicants compared with other surgical subspecialties.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:904-914.
PubMed Abstract available

BROWN JA, Serna-Gallegos D, Kilic A, Longo S, et al
Outcomes of reoperative aortic root surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:716-724.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2023

NORMAN AV, Young AM, Strobel RJ, Joseph M, et al
Unplanned Postoperative Catheterization during Admission for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is neither Cheap nor Benign, but May Rescue Patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 31:S0022-5223(23)00750.
PubMed Abstract available

JEON JH, Harano T, Rodman JCS, Sheth M, et al
Early outcomes of lung transplantation with lung allografts from COVID-19-positive donors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 23:S0022-5223(23)00743.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKANE T, Nakajima K, Iwata H, Nakano T, et al
Lobectomy Versus Proton Therapy for Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 23:S0022-5223(23)00741.
PubMed Abstract available

BALKHY HH
Commentary: Sternal-sparing coronary artery bypass grafting is here to stay. Time to add robotic technology with multiarterial grafting!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 22:S0022-5223(23)00736.
PubMed

DEBOEVER N, Mitchell KG, Farooqi A, Ludmir EB, et al
Perioperative and oncologic outcomes of pulmonary resection for synchronous oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer: Evidence for surgery in advanced disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 21:S0022-5223(23)00735.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHNEIDER C, Marguerite S, Ramlugun D, Saade S, et al
Enhanced recovery after surgery program for patients undergoing isolated elective coronary artery bypass surgery improves postoperative outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 21:S0022-5223(23)00730.
PubMed Abstract available

ALTORKI NK, Chow OS
Cancer and Leukemia Group B 140503: Is it time to turn the page on Lung Cancer Study Group 821?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 18:S0022-5223(23)00725.
PubMed

XUE FS, Tian T, Li XT
Assessing opioid-sparing analgesic efficacy of continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks after cardiac surgery via median sternotomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 12:S0022-5223(23)00629.
PubMed

VANNEMAN MW, Thuraiappah M, Feinstein I, Fielding-Singh V, et al
Variability and relative contribution of surgeon and anesthesia specific time components to total procedural time in cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 11:S0022-5223(23)00676.
PubMed Abstract available

GAYNOR JW, Graham EM, Bhandari D, Fenchel M, et al
Peri-operative Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 7:S0022-5223(23)00658.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO MH, Toubar O, Issa H, Glineur D, et al
Long-Term Survival, Cardiovascular, and Functional Outcomes after Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in 566 Patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 4:S0022-5223(23)00652.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, MacGillivray T
Discussion to: Reoperation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Insights from 10-year experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 3:S0022-5223(23)00550.
PubMed

KANEYUKI D, Villarraga HR, Gallego-Navarro CA, Todd A, et al
The Fate of Concomitant Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 2:S0022-5223(23)00649.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ANDRILLI A, Maurizi G, Ciccone AM, Ibrahim M, et al
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HEART AND THE AORTA FOR RADICAL RESECTION OF LUNG CANCER.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 2:S0022-5223(23)00646.
PubMed Abstract available

HUGHES GC
Reply from the authors: Stentless versus stented bioprosthetic root replacement in the medicare population and the wisdom of crowds.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e63-e64.
PubMed

BEHINAEIN P, Okereke IC
Ascending heartbreak hill: the pursuit of cardiothoracic residency through forgotten eyes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e65.
PubMed

RAPPAPORT JM, Siddiqui HU, Thuita L, Budev M, et al
Effect of donor smoking and substance use on post-lung transplant outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:383-393.
PubMed Abstract available

JASINSKI M, Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M
Stentless root replacement proves superior hence versatile: "The root is a root of the problem".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e62-e63.
PubMed

KALFA D, Karamichalis JM, Singh SK, Jiang P, et al
Operative mortality after Society of Thoracic Surgeons-European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Mortality Category 1 to 3 procedures: Deficiencies and opportunities for quality improvement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:325-333.
PubMed Abstract available

ESCOREL NETO AC, Sa MP, Van den Eynde J, Rotbi H, et al
Outcomes of cardiac surgical procedures performed by trainees versus consultants: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:612-627.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRJI SA, Ghandour H, Tolis G Jr
Commentary: Sternal wound complications and internal mammary harvesting technique: An unresolved debate.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:540-541.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

MINAKATA K
Commentary: Maze procedure or no maze procedure: That is the question.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:489-490.
PubMed

WOJNARSKI CM, Moraca RJ
Commentary: Seeing through the fog: Longitudinal strain as a predictor of survival after septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:501-502.
PubMed

BACIEWICZ FA JR
Commentary: Should I stay (at primary valve center) or should I go (transfer to comprehensive valve center)?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:455-456.
PubMed

SQUIERS JJ, DiMaio JM, Banwait JK, Mack MJ, et al
Surgical treatment of infective endocarditis at comprehensive versus primary valve centers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:442-452.
PubMed Abstract available

CAIN MT, Reece TB
Commentary: Antegrade cerebral perfusion versus retrograde cerebral perfusion: If only it was that easy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:407-408.
PubMed

BACHA E, Vanderlaan RD
Commentary: Ventricular function improvement after the cone for Ebstein anomaly: It is time to incorporate magnetic resonance studies into every long-term postoperative protocol.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e55-e56.
PubMed

July 2023

RUSCH VW
Commentary: Lobectomy, segmentectomy or wedge resection for Stage IA lung cancer: Several choices, many questions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 30:S0022-5223(23)00645.
PubMed

BOHUTA L, Charette K, Chan T, Joffe D, et al
Encouraging Results of Blood Conservation in Neonatal Open-Heart Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 28:S0022-5223(23)00637.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Bakaeen FG, Sandner S, Aldea GS, et al
Expert systematic review on the choice of conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting: endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 25:S0022-5223(23)00544.
PubMed

AGGARWAL R, Shao A, Potel KN, So SW, et al
Stem Cell-Derived Exosome Patch with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Restores Cardiac Function in Chronically Ischemic Porcine Myocardium.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 21:S0022-5223(23)00619.
PubMed Abstract available

ALTORKI N, Wang X, Damman B, Mentlick J, et al
Lobectomy, segmentectomy or wedge resection for peripheral clinical T1aN0 non-small cell lung cancer: a post-hoc analysis of CALGB 140503 (Alliance).
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 18:S0022-5223(23)00612.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM RW
Commentary: The potential durability of aortic valve repair in children.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 14:S0022-5223(23)00609.
PubMed

BERNARD J, Kalavrouziotis D, Salaun E, Babaki S, et al
Long-term Echocardiographic Data, Mechanisms of Failure and Reintervention Outcomes of the Epic Valve in Mitral Position - A Large Observational Cohort.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 7:S0022-5223(23)00546.
PubMed Abstract available

D'AMICO TA
The Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic or Open Lobectomy (VIOLET) trial: The final chapter to this epic.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:265-267.
PubMed

CONNOLLY JG, Kalchiem-Dekel O, Tan KS, Dycoco J, et al
Feasibility of shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for biomarker identification in patients with thoracic malignancies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:231-240.
PubMed Abstract available

JONAS RA
Commentary: Emergent arterial switch for critically ill babies with transposition.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:191-192.
PubMed

HUSSEY AD, Gentles TL, Perelini F, Beca J, et al
Emergency arterial switch: Rescue therapy for life-threatening hypoxemia in infants with transposition of great arteries with intact intraventricular septum.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:183-190.
PubMed Abstract available

MONGE MC, Joong A
Commentary: Bridging the gap with temporary ventricular assist devices in pediatrics.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:212-213.
PubMed

HERRERA LJ, Schumacher LY, Hartwig MG, Bakhos CT, et al
Pulmonary Open, Robotic, and Thoracoscopic Lobectomy study: Outcomes and risk factors of conversion during minimally invasive lobectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:251-262.
PubMed Abstract available

ARANDA-MICHEL E, Trager L, Gerhard EF, Magura C, et al
The Thoracic Surgery Medical Student Association: Understanding the needs of medical students pursuing cardiothoracic surgery in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:171-178.
PubMed Abstract available

AHMAD D, Tchantchaleishvili V
Commentary: Nurturing medical students interested in cardiothoracic surgery: Lessons from the inaugural Thoracic Surgery Medical Students Association survey.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:179-180.
PubMed

HIBINO M, Dhingra NK, Verma S, Chan V, et al
Mitral repair with leaflet preservation versus leaflet resection and ventricular reverse remodeling from a randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:74-83.
PubMed Abstract available

SMITH RL, Hamandi M, Ailawadi G, George TJ, et al
Surgical implantation of balloon-expandable heart valves for the treatment of mitral annular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:62-70.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE G, Vervoort D, Sud M, Fremes SE, et al
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting versus percutaneous coronary intervention in left main disease: Plausibility does not equal evidence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:134-135.
PubMed

DE FILIPPO O, Di Franco A, Boretto P, Bruno F, et al
Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery surgery for left main disease according to lesion site: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:120-132.
PubMed Abstract available

LAZAR HL
Commentary: Percutaneous coronary intervention for left main lesions: Once again coronary artery bypass grafting gets the shaft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:133-134.
PubMed

WEISS AJ, Insler JE, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: When possible, revascularize all the important coronary vessels at a minimum.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:117-118.
PubMed

VO TX, Glineur D, Ruel M
Commentary: Complete revascularization in coronary artery bypass grafting-sometimes it pays to be conservative.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:115-116.
PubMed

BIANCO V, Kilic A, Aranda-Michel E, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
Complete revascularization during coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with reduced major adverse events.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:104-113.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLA F, Thourani VH
Commentary: Just do it: Complete coronary artery revascularization-more is less!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:114-115.
PubMed

YOUSEF S, Serna-Gallegos D, Iyanna N, Kliner D, et al
Valve-in-valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement versus isolated redo Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 1:S0022-5223(23)00541.
PubMed Abstract available

KESSELI SJ, Krischak MK, Gao Q, Gonzalez T, et al
Adeno-associated virus mediates gene transduction after static cold storage treatment in rodent lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e38-e49.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2023

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.
PubMed Abstract available

PEINE B, Fu Y, Oh S, Quinn S, et al
Impact of Timing of Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Following Coronary Angiography on Acute Kidney Injury.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 23:S0022-5223(23)00531.
PubMed Abstract available

PAPNEJA S, Potter AL, Yang CJ
Commentary: Refining Regionalization Standards for Esophagectomy: Paving the Way to Improving Esophageal Cancer Care in Canada and Beyond.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 15:S0022-5223(23)00523.
PubMed

SCHRODER JN, Scheuer S, Catarino P, Caplan A, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery 2023 Expert Consensus Document: Adult cardiac transplantation utilizing donors after circulatory death.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 13:S0022-5223(23)00252.
PubMed

SMOOR RM, van Dongen EPA, Daeter EJ, Emmelot-Vonk MH, et al
The association between preoperative multidisciplinary team care and patient outcome in frail cardiac surgery patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 9:S0022-5223(23)00462.
PubMed Abstract available

KIDANE B, Bott M, Spicer J, Backhus L, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2023 Expert Consensus Document: Staging and multidisciplinary management of patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 9:S0022-5223(23)00363.
PubMed Abstract available

CASTRO-VARELA A, Schaff HV, Oh JK, Ghoniem K, et al
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Pericardial Constriction after Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 7:S0022-5223(23)00457.
PubMed Abstract available

CASILLAN AJ, Zhou AL, Ruck JM, Larson EL, et al
The Effect of Allograft Ischemic Time on Outcomes Following Bilateral, Single, and Reoperative Lung Transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 5:S0022-5223(23)00451.
PubMed Abstract available

DEO SV, Al-Kindi S, Virani SS, Fremes S, et al
Novel therapies to achieve the recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration (LDL-C) targets for patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 5:S0022-5223(23)00452.
PubMed

ELWYN G, Brunelli A
Shared decision making and its relevance to thoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1967-1970.
PubMed

ESTEPHAN J, Mercier O, Thomas de Montpreville V, Hanna A, et al
Retrospective study of outcomes after extended resection for tracheobronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1954-1964.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG A, Ahmad U
Commentary: Calling a spade a spade? What constitutes a segmentectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1926-1927.
PubMed

BUDUHAN G, Chand E, Kidane B, Srinathan S, et al
Impact of cost-awareness education and surgeon-led positive deviance on intraoperative costs of thoracoscopic lobectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1939-1946.
PubMed Abstract available

WEISS KD, Deeb AL, Wee JO, Swanson SJ, et al
When a segmentectomy is not a segmentectomy: Quality assurance audit and evaluation of required elements for an anatomic segmentectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1919-1925.
PubMed Abstract available

YE XT, Buratto E, Schulz A, Macalister SJ, et al
Long-term outcomes of staged repair of tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2169-2180.
PubMed Abstract available

SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Kaza A, Allan C, et al
Influence of intraoperative residual lesions and timing of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on outcomes following first-stage palliation of single-ventricle heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2181-2192.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

PIENTA MJ, Cascino TM, Likosky DS, Ghaferi AA, et al
Failure to rescue: A candidate quality metric for durable left ventricular assist device implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2114-2123.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed

KHANNA AK, Kelava M, Ahuja S, Makarova N, et al
A nomogram to predict postoperative pulmonary complications after cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2134-2146.
PubMed Abstract available

SIRAJUDDIN S, Grubb KJ
Commentary: Transcatheter cardiac surgery training: What to teach?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2163-2164.
PubMed

LEVETT JY, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: How radical is radial? A tale of 2 grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2087-2089.
PubMed

MULLER MORAN HR, Maurice-Ventouris M, Alharbi M, Ahn BT, et al
Pan-Canadian initiative on Fundamental Competencies for Transcatheter Cardiac Surgery: A modified Delphi consensus study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2153-2161.
PubMed Abstract available

FORMICA F, Maestri F, D'Alessandro S, Di Mauro M, et al
Survival effect of radial artery usage in addition to bilateral internal thoracic arterial grafting: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2076-2085.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFERS HJ
Commentary: Oral anticoagulants in bioprosthetic valves: Time to adapt.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2060.
PubMed

TATOULIS J
Commentary: The radial artery: An influential partner for the 2 internal thoracic arteries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2086-2087.
PubMed

May 2023

MATHARI SE, Boulidam N, de Heer F, de Kerchove L, et al
Surgical outcomes of aortic valve repair for specific aortic valve cusp characteristics; retraction, calcification and fenestration.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 25:S0022-5223(23)00444.
PubMed Abstract available

SMERLING JL, Goldstone AB, Bacha EA, Liberman L, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Intervention During Stage 2 Palliation in Patients with a Single Right Ventricle.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 22:S0022-5223(23)00438.
PubMed Abstract available

STROBEL RJ, Young AM, Rotar EP, Kaplan EF, et al
Center Case Volume is Associated with Society of Thoracic Surgeons-Defined Failure to Rescue in Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 19:S0022-5223(23)00433.
PubMed Abstract available

URSO S, Sadaba R, Dayan V, Nogales E, et al
Reply: Left main disease and multivessel coronary artery disease should not be thought as two separate manifestations of ischemic heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 16:S0022-5223(23)00343.
PubMed

YOKOYAMA Y, Shimoda T, Sloan B, Takagi H, et al
Meta-Analysis of Phase-Specific Survival After Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement from Randomized Control Trials.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 4:S0022-5223(23)00365.
PubMed Abstract available

RIPLEY RT, Holmes HM, Whitlock RS, Groth SS, et al
Pleurectomy and decortication are associated with better survival for bicavitary cytoreductive surgery for mesothelioma compared with extrapleural pneumonectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1722-1730.
PubMed Abstract available

KIDO T, Stern C, Heinisch PP, Burri M, et al
The impact of pulmonary artery size on midterm outcomes after nonfenestrated Fontan operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1651-1660.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIH E, Brinkman WT, Harrington KB, Squiers JJ, et al
Outcomes of redo operations after the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1803-1812.
PubMed Abstract available

BARRON DJ
Commentary: Reality check: Time to address the gender gap.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1680-1681.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH
Commentary: Women congenital cardiac surgeons: Affirming the few.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1678-1679.
PubMed

DEBOEVER N, Bayley EM, Vaporciyan AA, Antonoff MB, et al
Traits of the current traditional pathway cardiothoracic surgery training pool: Results of a cross-sectional study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1743-1750.
PubMed Abstract available

BURT BM
Commentary: Sponsoring scholarship: Mountains moved by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1899-1900.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH, Wang H, Narahari AK, Bajaj SS, et al
The impact of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery on National Institutes of Health grant funding for cardiothoracic surgeons.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1885-1896.
PubMed Abstract available

IKONOMIDIS JS
Commentary: National Institutes of Health funding and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1897-1898.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Schulz A, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Delirium prevention in cardiac surgery: Simplicity is beauty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1882-1883.
PubMed

April 2023

SAKATA T, Miyamoto Y, Kuno T
Combining left main and multivessel coronary artery disease as a revascularization target.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 29:S0022-5223(23)00277.
PubMed

FUKUHARA S, Kim KM, Yang B, Romano M, et al
Reoperation Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights From 10-Year Experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 28:S0022-5223(23)00353.
PubMed Abstract available

STUART CM, Dyas AR, Byers S, Velopulos C, et al
Social Vulnerability is Associated with Increased Post-Operative Morbidity following Esophagectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 27:S0022-5223(23)00351.
PubMed Abstract available

AD N, Kang JK, Chinedozi ID, Salenger R, et al
Statewide Data on Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: The Data Provide a Path Forward.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 24:S0022-5223(23)00344.
PubMed Abstract available

BERMUDEZ C, Bermudez F, Courtwright A, Richards T, et al
Lung transplantation for COVID-19 respiratory failure in the United States: Outcomes 1 year posttransplant and the impact of preoperative ECMO support.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 20:S0022-5223(23)00340.
PubMed Abstract available

TIAN M, Xu B, Chen L, Wu F, et al
Quantitative Flow Ratio and Graft Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Retrospective Study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 19:S0022-5223(23)00335.
PubMed Abstract available

TIAN M, Xu B, Chen L, Wu F, et al
Outcomes of Quantitative Flow Ratio Based Functional Incomplete Revascularization after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 19:S0022-5223(23)00326.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Q, Malas J, Krishnan A, Thomas J, et al
Limited Cumulative Experience with Ex-vivo Lung Perfusion is Associated with Inferior Outcomes After Lung Transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 19:S0022-5223(23)00332.
PubMed Abstract available

BARDIA A, Michel G, Farela A, Fisher C, et al
Association of Adherence to Individual Components of STS Cardiac Surgery Antibiotic Guidelines and Post-operative Infections.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 17:S0022-5223(23)00325.
PubMed Abstract available

CHATTERJEE S, Ad N, Badhwar V, Gillinov AM, et al
Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery: Do Guidelines Reflect the Evidence?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 8:S0022-5223(23)00275.
PubMed

YAMANASHI K, Ohsumi A, Oda H, Tanaka S, et al
Reduction of donor mononuclear phagocytes with clodronate-liposome during ex vivo lung perfusion attenuates ischemia-reperfusion injury.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e181-e203.
PubMed Abstract available

HADJILIADIS D, Valapour M, Chaparro C, Cypel M, et al
The 49th parallel: Does geographic position affect longevity of patients with cystic fibrosis?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1604-1607.
PubMed

FERREL MN, Gerhard EF, Johnstad CM, Nesbitt K, et al
Practice patterns of female cardiothoracic surgeons older than age 58 years: Are we making progress?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1488-1492.
PubMed Abstract available

ONG CS, Reinertsen E, Sun H, Moonsamy P, et al
Prediction of operative mortality for patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures without established risk scores.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1449-1459.
PubMed Abstract available

TAM DY, Ruel M, Fremes SE
Commentary: Does the SYNTAX (Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) score even matter?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1415-1417.
PubMed

HUGHES GC
Commentary: Structural abnormalities after Freestyle full aortic root replacement: Time to accept the facts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1301-1302.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB
Commentary: Tricuspid repair for mild regurgitation: Should you put a ring on it?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1384.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Hameed I, Di Franco A, Naik A, et al
Comparison of SYNTAX score strata effects of percutaneous and surgical revascularization trials: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1405-1413.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM WK, Kim SE, Yoo JS, Jung JH, et al
Impact of valve repair on mild tricuspid insufficiency in rheumatic mitral surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1374-1383.
PubMed Abstract available

WOJNARSKI CM
Commentary: Freestyle root replacement is not free and long-term radiographic surveillance should be in style.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1299-1300.
PubMed

DAGNEGARD HSH, Sigvardsen PE, Ihlemann N, Kofoed KF, et al
Structural abnormalities after aortic root replacement with stentless xenograft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1285-1297.
PubMed Abstract available

KOUCHOUKOS NT
Commentary: Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest for left chest aneurysm repair: Ready for prime time?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1283-1284.
PubMed

LIM S, Jacques F, Babaki S, Babaki Y, et al
Preoperative physical frailty assessment among octogenarians undergoing cardiac surgery: Upgrading the "eyeball" test.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1473-1483.
PubMed Abstract available

ALHUSSAINI M, Falasa MP, Jeng EI, Martin T, et al
Application of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in open left chest aortic aneurysm repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1275-1280.
PubMed Abstract available

SERVITO M, Tanaka D, Yanagawa B
Commentary: Frailty measures in cardiac surgery: The theory-practice gap.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1486-1487.
PubMed

March 2023

CALDARONE CA, Romano JC, Jaquiss RD, Bacha E, et al
Threats and Opportunities - Public Reporting in Congenital Heart Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 28:S0022-5223(23)00260.
PubMed Abstract available

LI X, Li Q, Yang F, Gao E, et al
Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase postoperative morbidity of sleeve lobectomy in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 23:S0022-5223(23)00254.
PubMed Abstract available

FEINS EN, Del Nido PJ
Conduction in Congenital Heart Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 16:S0022-5223(23)00250.
PubMed

WILLEKES CL, Fanning JS, Heiser JC, Sang SLW, et al
Randomized Feasibility Trial of Prophylactic Radiofrequency Ablation to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 16:S0022-5223(23)00248.
PubMed Abstract available

LEI I, Tang PC
Commentary: Draining the cGAS from Immunity, advancing heart transplant surgery through a translational science approach.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 16:S0022-5223(23)00249.
PubMed Abstract available

SADRI V, Kohli K, Ncho B, Inci EK, et al
Effect of leaflet laceration on transcatheter aortic valve replacement fluid mechanics and comparison with surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 11:S0022-5223(23)00200.
PubMed Abstract available

JASINSKI MJ, Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M
Gradients after bicuspid aortic valve repair: Good, bad, or ugly?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 9:S0022-5223(23)00167.
PubMed

SHARGALL Y, Wiercioch W, Brunelli A, Murthy S, et al
Joint 2022 European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The American Association for Thoracic Surgery guidelines for the prevention of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism in thoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:794-824.
PubMed Abstract available

KESHAVJEE S
102nd American Association for Thoracic Surgery Presidential Address: What's next?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:925-941.
PubMed

D'AMICO TA
Japanese Oncology Group 0802: Another giant leap.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:873-875.
PubMed

ONO Y, Hoashi T, Imai K, Okuda N, et al
Comparison of long-term outcomes of atrial switch with Rastelli and physiological repair using left ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit for levo-transposition of the great arteries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1205-1215.
PubMed Abstract available

BURKHART HM, Mir A, Nakamura Y
Commentary: Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: Is anatomic repair the preferred approach?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1216-1217.
PubMed

INRA ML, Wasserman GA, Karp J, Cohen S, et al
Improvement in postoperative lung function in patients with moderate to severe airway obstruction after robotic-assisted thoracoscopic tracheobronchoplasty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:876-885.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN S, Sun Y, Huang J, Zou P, et al
The V-shaped double-layer patch technique for complete atrioventricular septal defect: A novel surgical technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1237-1243.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN RAEMDONCK D, Ceulemans LJ, Van Beersel D, Neyrinck A, et al
Current achievements and future applications of ex vivo lung perfusion; where do we go from here?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:920-924.
PubMed

OLASO DG, Halpern SE, Krischak MK, Au S, et al
Same-teams versus different-teams for long distance lung procurement: A cost analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:908-919.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU D, Gao Y, Wang H, Xin H, et al
Prevalence and anatomical characteristics of subsuperior segment in lung lower lobe.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:864-872.
PubMed Abstract available

PEREZ HOLGUIN RA, Olecki EJ, Wong WG, Stahl KA, et al
Outcomes after sublobar resection versus lobectomy in non-small cell carcinoma in situ.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:853-861.
PubMed Abstract available

BERTOLACCINI L, Spaggiari L
Commentary: The sublobar resections and the difference between a conjecture and a theorem.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:862-863.
PubMed

MCCARTHY PM
Commentary: How full is this glass? Transapical neochordae in perspective.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1047-1048.
PubMed

WATERFORD SD, Ad N
Del Nido cardioplegia: Questions and (some) answers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1104-1108.
PubMed

NICOLAS J, Soriano K, Salter B, Gross CR, et al
Myocardial infarction after cardiac surgery: When to intervene?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1195-1201.
PubMed

WILCOX C, Smith N, Whitman GJR
Commentary: Myocardial infarction after cardiac surgery: Putting it all together.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1203-1204.
PubMed

ROBINSON NB, Lia H, Rahouma M, Audisio K, et al
Coronary artery bypass with single versus multiple arterial grafts in women: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1093-1098.
PubMed Abstract available

DREVETS PD, Lee R
Commentary: Multiple arterial grafting seems promising, but where is the proof of a long-term survival benefit in women?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1102-1103.
PubMed

CHANG Y, Ragheb SM, Oravec N, Kent D, et al
Diagnostic accuracy of the "4 A's Test" delirium screening tool for the postoperative cardiac surgery ward.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1151-1160.
PubMed Abstract available

PARHAR KKS, Fedak PWM
Commentary: The 4AT score-reducing confusion about delirium diagnosis after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1163-1164.
PubMed

YOUSEF S, Sultan I
Commentary: The pervasive yet elusive problem of delirium after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1162-1163.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

HAWKINS AD, Teman NR
Commentary: 4A's for effort: Diagnosing delirium after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1161-1162.
PubMed

CHEN Z, Li J, Sun Y, Wang C, et al
A novel predictive model for poor in-hospital outcomes in patients with acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1180-1191.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed

OROZCO-SEVILLA V, Salerno TA
Commentary: Is minimally invasive cardiac surgery a Chimera?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1034-1035.
PubMed

TIAN M, Liu X, Chen L, Hu S, et al
Urine metabolites for preoperative prediction of acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1165-1175.
PubMed Abstract available

BRETON S, Kalavrouziotis D, Mohammadi S
Commentary: Novel preoperative predictors of acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery: Is it a game changer?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1178-1179.
PubMed

February 2023

ZAKKO J, Premkumar A, Logan AJ, Sneddon JM, et al
Textbook outcome: A novel metric in heart transplantation outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 23:S0022-5223(23)00178.
PubMed Abstract available

RUBENS FD, Fremes SE, Grubic N, Fergusson D, et al
Outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting with multiple arterial grafting by pump status in men and women.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 15:S0022-5223(23)00163.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIH E, Squiers JJ, Banwait JK, Harrington KB, et al
Race, neighborhood disadvantage, and survival of Medicare beneficiaries after aortic valve replacement and concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 13:S0022-5223(23)00160.
PubMed Abstract available

ALLOU N, Allyn J, Provenchere S, Delmas B, et al
Clinical utility of a deep-learning mortality prediction model for cardiac surgery decision making.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 2:S0022-5223(23)00090.
PubMed Abstract available

JOHNSTON DR, Mahboubi R, Soltesz EG, Artis AS, et al
Redefining "low risk": Outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:591-604.
PubMed Abstract available

BACKER CL
Commentary: Defining the limits of the modified single-patch technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:422-423.
PubMed

KING G, Buratto E, Cordina R, Iyengar A, et al
Atrioventricular septal defect in Fontan circulation: Right ventricular dominance, not valve surgery, adversely affects survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:424-433.
PubMed Abstract available

SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Kaza A, Hoganson D, et al
Timing of reintervention influences survival and resource utilization following first-stage palliation of single ventricle heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:436-446.
PubMed Abstract available

HERNANDEZ M, Winicki N, Kadivar A, Alvarez S, et al
Racial and ethnic variation in referral times for thoracic oncologic surgery in a major metropolitan area.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:482-494.
PubMed Abstract available

BUITRAGO DH, Majid A, Wilson JL, Ospina-Delgado D, et al
Tracheobronchoplasty yields long-term anatomy, function, and quality of life improvement for patients with severe excessive central airway collapse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:518-525.
PubMed Abstract available

RICHMOND ME, Deshpande SR, Zangwill SD, Bichell DP, et al
Validation of donor fraction cell-free DNA with biopsy-proven cardiac allograft rejection in children and adults.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:460-468.
PubMed Abstract available

DUNNE B, Pozniak J, Campo-Canaveral de la Cruz JL, Lemaitre P, et al
Ex vivo lung evaluation of single donor lungs when the contralateral lung is rejected increases safe use.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:526-531.
PubMed Abstract available

BADHWAR V, Wei LM, Geirsson A, Dearani JA, et al
Contemporary robotic cardiac surgical training.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:779-783.
PubMed

GOERLICH CE, Griffith B, Hanna P, Hong SN, et al
The growth of xenotransplanted hearts can be reduced with growth hormone receptor knockout pig donors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e69-e81.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDREI AC
Commentary: Hospital cost reduction after coronary artery bypass grafting is a strategic priority.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:778.
PubMed

ASAI T
Commentary: Spontaneous myocardial infarctions and the vital choice: Bypass or stent.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:670-671.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Di Franco A, Spadaccio C, Rahouma M, et al
Difference in spontaneous myocardial infarction and mortality in percutaneous versus surgical revascularization trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:662-669.
PubMed Abstract available

POPE NH, Kilic A
Commentary: Costs of coronary artery bypass grafting: We can do better.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:776-777.
PubMed

BRESCIA AA, Ailawadi G
Commentary: Time to open Pandora's box: Assessing true costs in cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:775-776.
PubMed

HERBST DA, Atluri P
Commentary: The times they are a-changin': Coronary artery bypass grafting following acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:685-686.
PubMed

GAUDINO MFL, Spadaccio C
Commentary: Methods in observational studies in valve surgery, when time matters.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:632-633.
PubMed

AKHRASS R, Khatri J, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: Timing of coronary artery bypass grafting after ST elevation myocardial infarction: All judgment, no magic.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:684-685.
PubMed

KANG L, Cerullo M
Commentary: DO(2) you believe in magic? Promising oxygen delivery-based perfusion strategy for minimizing mild kidney injury in patients undergoing routine cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:761-762.
PubMed

SALENGER R, Etchill EW, Fonner CE, Alejo D, et al
Hospital variability in modifiable factors driving coronary artery bypass charges.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:764-772.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Ailawadi G
Commentary: The reality of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk calculators at high volume centers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:607-608.
PubMed

SULTAN I, Bianco V, Aranda-Michel E, Kilic A, et al
The use of blood and blood products in aortic surgery is associated with adverse outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:544-551.
PubMed Abstract available

PLOWMAN EK, Anderson A, York JD, DiBiase L, et al
Dysphagia after cardiac surgery: Prevalence, risk factors, and associated outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:737-746.
PubMed Abstract available

YEROKUN BA, Vallabhajosyula P, Vekstein AM, Grau-Sepulveda MV, et al
Long-term outcomes of aortic root operations in the United States among Medicare beneficiaries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:554-565.
PubMed Abstract available

FERRARIS VA
Commentary: Postoperative oropharyngeal dysphagia as a target for limiting cardiac surgical complications-more work to be done.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:747-748.
PubMed

January 2023

KENNEDY GT, Azari FS, Chang A, Nadeem B, et al
Single-institution experience of 500 pulmonary resections guided by intraoperative molecular imaging.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 30:S0022-5223(23)00093.
PubMed Abstract available

GRANT MC, Chappell D, Gan TJ, Manning MW, et al
Pain management and opioid stewardship in adult cardiac surgery: Joint consensus report of the PeriOperative Quality Initiative and the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Society.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 28:S0022-5223(23)00089.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE JM, Vallieres E, Ding B, Johnson A, et al
Safety of adjuvant atezolizumab after pneumonectomy/bilobectomy in stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer in the randomized phase III IMpower010 trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 21:S0022-5223(23)00080.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed

HARTWIG M, van Berkel V, Bharat A, Cypel M, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2022 Expert Consensus Document: The use of mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:301-326.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLER JR, Stephens EH, Goldstone AB, Glatz AC, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2022 Expert Consensus Document: Management of infants and neonates with tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:221-250.
PubMed Abstract available

GOMES WJ, Dayan V, Myers PO, Almeida R, et al
The 2021 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions guideline for coronary artery revascularization. A worldwide call for consistency and logic.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:164-167.
PubMed

CLEVELAND JD, Bansal N, Wells WJ, Wiggins LM, et al
Ross procedure in neonates and infants: A valuable operation with defined limits.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:262-272.
PubMed Abstract available

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Combined heart-lung procurement: Avoiding the bottleneck effect.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:197-198.
PubMed

KIRKLIN JK
Commentary: Hope for the failing heart awaiting multiorgan transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:183-184.
PubMed

RAM E, Lavee J, Kassif Y, Peysakhovich Y, et al
Primary heart dysfunction is greater with combined heart and lung compared with isolated heart procurement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:186-195.
PubMed Abstract available

NOLY PE, Carrier M
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery alone is not the only way!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:159-160.
PubMed

BACKES ER, Afonso NS, Guffey D, Tweddell JS, et al
Cumulative comorbid conditions influence mortality risk after staged palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome and variants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:287-298.
PubMed Abstract available

WATERFORD SD, Ad N
Commentary: Direct oral anticoagulants in heart surgery: A question in need of an answer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:76-77.
PubMed

PULIDO JN
Commentary: Deepening our understanding of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: New insights into prediction of persistent acute kidney injury and implications for management.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:210-211.
PubMed

CHATTERJEE S, Engelman DT
Commentary: After the train has left the station: The utility of a late biomarker for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:208-209.
PubMed

MASSOTH C, Kullmar M, Enders D, Kellum JA, et al
Comparison of C-C motif chemokine ligand 14 with other biomarkers for adverse kidney events after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:199-207.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIERWALA PM, Verevkin A, Bergien L, von Aspern K, et al
Twenty-year outcomes of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery: The Leipzig experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:115-127.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL V, Ghanta RK
Commentary: Sometimes less is more. Should minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass become the new standard for revascularization of the left anterior descending artery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:132-133.
PubMed

LIKOSKY DS, Strobel RJ, Wu X, Kramer RS, et al
Interhospital failure to rescue after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:134-143.
PubMed Abstract available

DIMAGLI A, Benedetto U
Commentary: "Do or do not. There is no try": Which role for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:131-132.
PubMed

RUEL M
Commentary: Sternotomy for every cardiac surgery patient ain't the future, so let's get going.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:129-131.
PubMed

POPE NH, Kilic A
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting in midrange ejection fraction: Charting unknown waters.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:162-163.
PubMed

December 2022

WATERFORD SD, Ad N
Reply: Nonvitamin K oral anticoagulants in cardiac surgery: New avenues.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 21:S0022-5223(22)01271.
PubMed

MATHEY-ANDREWS C, McCarthy M, Potter AL, Beqari J, et al
Safety and feasibility of minimally invasive lobectomy after neoadjuvant immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 16:S0022-5223(22)01342.
PubMed Abstract available

FEINS EN, O'Leary ET, Davee J, Gauvreau K, et al
Conduction mapping during complex congenital heart surgery: Creating a predictive model of conduction anatomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 13:S0022-5223(22)01327.
PubMed Abstract available

DYAS AR, Stuart CM, Bronsert MR, Schulick RD, et al
Minimally invasive surgery is associated with decreased postoperative complications after esophagectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 5:S0022-5223(22)01269.
PubMed Abstract available

EKEKE CN, Kuiper GM, Luketich JD, Ruppert KM, et al
Comparison of robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy versus minimally invasive esophagectomy: A propensity-matched study from a single high-volume institution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 5:S0022-5223(22)01270.
PubMed Abstract available

TOUBAT O, Kim AW
Commentary: Extended thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis for thoracic oncologic surgery: To discharge and beyond!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1612-1613.
PubMed

HAYANGA JWA, Lemaitre PH, Merritt-Genore H, Teman NR, et al
2021: Perioperative and critical care year in review for the cardiothoracic surgery team.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e449-e456.
PubMed Abstract available

MARATHE SP, Chavez M, Schulz A, Sleeper LA, et al
Contemporary outcomes of the double switch operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1980-1990.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN J
Commentary: Catch me if you can: Does reducing circulating tumor cells with early pulmonary vein ligation improve survival after lobectomy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1636-1637.
PubMed

DUAN X, Yang Z, Hao X, Zhou S, et al
Early ligation of the pulmonary vein can reduce the dissemination of shed tumor cells during thoracoscopic lobectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1623-1635.
PubMed Abstract available

TERADA Y, Takahashi T, Hachem RR, Liu J, et al
Clinical features and outcomes of unplanned single lung transplants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1650-1659.
PubMed Abstract available

BERMUDEZ CA, Crespo MM
Commentary: A sobering reality: Donor lungs declined in the United States transplanted successfully in Canada.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1670-1671.
PubMed

KIRKLIN JK
Commentary: Collateral impact of the HVAD decision and the path forward.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1942-1943.
PubMed

DAGNEGARD HH, Bekke K, Kolseth SM, Glaser N, et al
Survival after aortic root replacement with a stentless xenograft is determined by patient characteristics.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1712-1724.
PubMed Abstract available

STELZER P
Commentary: Stentless root takes root in real world.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1725.
PubMed

PASQUE MK
Getting the most from your cardiothoracic surgical training: It's all about behavior.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e257-e262.
PubMed

RUBENS FD, Virani A, Coylewright M, Sathananthan J, et al
Balancing patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine in patients needing coronary revascularization.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1903-1906.
PubMed

MENNANDER AA
Commentary: The decisive alpha-galactosyl hurdle after bioprosthesis implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e425-e426.
PubMed

PULIDO JN
Commentary: To Swan or not to Swan in cardiac surgery? Narrowing the window of benefit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1976-1977.
PubMed

KINDZELSKI BA, Bakaeen FG, Tong MZ, Roselli EE, et al
Modern practice and outcomes of reoperative cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1755-1766.
PubMed Abstract available

WAKEFIELD B, Geube M
Commentary: The uncertain fate of the pulmonary artery catheter in cardiac surgery: The difference is in the exceptions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1974-1975.
PubMed

TAROLA C, Fremes S
Commentary: Redo cardiac surgery: Striving for the best but prepared for the worst.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1767-1768.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

BROWN JA, Sultan I
Commentary: Reoperative cardiac surgery: The importance of surgeon judgment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1769-1771.
PubMed

FISCHLEIN T, Meuris B, Folliguet T, Hakim-Meibodi K, et al
Midterm outcomes with a sutureless aortic bioprosthesis in a prospective multicenter cohort study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1772-1780.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

MULLER MORAN HR, Maurice-Ventouris M, Alharbi M, Harley JM, et al
A scoping review to identify competencies for transcatheter cardiovascular procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e457-e469.
PubMed Abstract available

CUI H, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Dearani JA, et al
Latent outflow tract obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1863-1869.
PubMed Abstract available

LUU HY, Nguyen TC
Commentary: 10,000 hours or 10,000 cases? An argument for regionalization of coronary and cardiac valve surgery in the new era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1804-1805.
PubMed

SHANG M, Mori M, Gan G, Deng Y, et al
Widening volume and persistent outcome disparity in valve operations: New York statewide analysis, 2005-2016.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1796-1803.
PubMed Abstract available

TAYLOR M, Freeman K, Mehaffey JH, Wallen T, et al
Applicant perception of virtual interviews in cardiothoracic surgery: A Thoracic Education Cooperative Group Study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e475-e482.
PubMed Abstract available

KAWAMURA A, Maeda K, Shimamura K, Yamashita K, et al
Coronary access after repeat transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients of small body size: A simulation study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 1:S0022-5223(22)01266.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2022

GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
Mitral valve repair basic concepts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 29:S0022-5223(22)01167.
PubMed

MCGILVRAY MMO, Bakir NH, Yates TE, Kelly MO, et al
Surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation is efficacious in patients with giant left atria.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 25:S0022-5223(22)01257.
PubMed Abstract available

BELLER JP, Mangunta VR, Kern JA
Nonvitamin K oral anticoagulants in cardiac surgery: Continuing education continues to evolve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 18:S0022-5223(22)01153.
PubMed

BROWNLEE AR, Soukiasian HJ
Commentary: Minimally invasive lobectomy for lung cancer: Safely finishing what you started.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 12:S0022-5223(22)01237.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

CENERI NM, Desai MH, Tongut A, Ozturk M, et al
Hybrid strategy in neonates with ductal-dependent systemic circulation and multiple risk factors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1291-1303.
PubMed Abstract available

LAPIDOT M, Mazzola E, Bueno R
Outcomes of pleurectomy decortication in patients with biphasic mesothelioma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1340-1348.
PubMed Abstract available

NYKANEN AI, Mariscal A, Ali A, Hough O, et al
Near-infrared fluorescence imaging during ex vivo lung perfusion: Noninvasive real-time evaluation of regional lung perfusion and edema.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e185-e203.
PubMed Abstract available

LOOR G, Huddleston S, Hartwig M, Bottiger B, et al
Effect of mode of intraoperative support on primary graft dysfunction after lung transplant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1351-1361.
PubMed Abstract available

CHANG SH, Henn MC
Commentary: Lung transplant: No support is best.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1362-1363.
PubMed

TAGGART DP, Gavrilov Y, Krasopoulos G, Rajakaruna C, et al
External stenting and disease progression in saphenous vein grafts two years after coronary artery bypass grafting: A multicenter randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1532-1541.
PubMed Abstract available

NANTSIOS A, Vo TX, Ruel M
Commentary: External stenting of saphenous vein grafts-reinVESTing to achieve best returns in coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1542-1543.
PubMed

STROBEL RJ, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB
Commentary: The curse of missing long-term data in cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1529-1530.
PubMed

GEUBE M, Sale S, Bakdash S, Rajeswaran J, et al
Prepump autologous blood collection is associated with reduced intraoperative transfusions in aortic surgery with circulatory arrest: A propensity score-matched analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1572-1580.
PubMed Abstract available

PREVENTZA O, Amarasekara H, Price MD, Chatterjee S, et al
Propensity score analysis in patients with and without previous isolated coronary artery bypass grafting who require proximal aortic and arch surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1390-1396.
PubMed Abstract available

CUI H, Schaff HV, Geske JB, Lahr BD, et al
Early septal reduction therapy for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1502-1509.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFF HV
Commentary: Does pulmonary hypertension change the management of patients undergoing septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 1:S0022-5223(22)01161.
PubMed

October 2022

GOLDSTEIN DJ, Chang HL, Mack MJ, Voisine P, et al
Intimal hyperplasia, saphenous vein graft disease, and clinical outcomes: Insights from the CTSN VEST randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 30:S0022-5223(22)01155.
PubMed Abstract available

KOWALOWKA AR, Kowalewski M, Wanha W, Kolodziejczak M, et al
Surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis in low-risk elective patients: Analysis of the Aortic Valve Replacement in Elective Patients From the Aortic Valve Multicenter Registry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 28:S0022-5223(22)01148.
PubMed Abstract available

KALATA S, Lam GT, Alnajjar RM, Clark MJ, et al
Adequate lung cancer surgery lymphadenectomy within a statewide quality collaborative: Quality improvement in action.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 28:S0022-5223(22)01150.
PubMed Abstract available

FARAONI D, DiNardo JA
Commentary: Red blood cells transfusion in patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery: Still far from physiology-based practice.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 27:S0022-5223(22)01147.
PubMed

SCHAFERS HJ
Commentary: Standardized aortic valve repair in pediatric patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 20. pii: S0022-5223(22)01137.
PubMed

LANCASTER TS, Romano JC, Si MS, Ohye RG, et al
Aortic valve repair using geometric ring annuloplasty in pediatric and congenital heart disease patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 19:S0022-5223(22)01133.
PubMed Abstract available

PREDINA J, Suliman R, Potter AL, Panda N, et al
Postoperative radiotherapy with modern techniques does not improve survival for operable stage IIIA-N2 non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 18:S0022-5223(22)01134.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN SLAMBROUCK J, Carlon MS, Van Raemdonck D, Ceulemans LJ, et al
Commentary: Genetic modulation in lung transplantation: Epic odyssey of vector transduction and transgene expression.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 7. pii: S0022-5223(22)01051.
PubMed

LIU X, Ohlrich K, McGrath DP, Cobey F, et al
Intraoperative changes and prognostic implications of pulmonary hypertension in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy undergoing surgical septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 6:S0022-5223(22)01045.
PubMed Abstract available

LAMBERIGTS M, Szecel D, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, et al
Sutureless aortic valves in isolated and combined procedures: Thirteen years of experience in 784 patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 6:S0022-5223(22)01044.
PubMed Abstract available

RYAN CT, Zeng Z, Chatterjee S, Wall MJ, et al
Machine learning for dynamic and early prediction of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 4. pii: S0022-5223(22)01030.
PubMed Abstract available

MOON DH, Park J, Park YG, Kim BJ, et al
Intramuscular stimulation as a new modality to control postthoracotomy pain: A randomized clinical trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1236-1245.
PubMed Abstract available

BURKHART HM, Mir A, Nakamura Y
Commentary: Diastolic dysfunction and timing of pulmonary valve replacement in tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1165-1166.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

RESTAINO K, Maeda K
Commentary: The future for adult Fontan patients: What is there to see in the liver?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1186-1187.
PubMed

SHIN YR, Kim SU, Lee S, Choi JY, et al
Noninvasive surrogates are poor predictors of liver fibrosis in patients with Fontan circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1176-1185.
PubMed Abstract available

BUITRAGO DH, Salerno TA
Commentary: Cardioplegia for immature hearts utilized in adult hearts: What is at stake?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e175-e176.
PubMed

NAKAO M, Morita K, Shinohara G, Saito S, et al
Superior restoration of left ventricular performance after prolonged single-dose del Nido cardioplegia in conjunction with terminal warm blood cardioplegic reperfusion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e143-e153.
PubMed Abstract available

HUDDLESTON SJ, Kelly RF
Commentary: Del Nido cardioplegia with a "hot shot".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e158-e159.
PubMed

AMBROSIO G, Gensini G
Commentary: Potential advantages of terminal warm blood cardioplegia: Will the "hot shot" approach become hot stuff?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e157-e158.
PubMed

XIE XB, Dai XF, Fang GH, Qiu ZH, et al
Extensive repair of acute type A aortic dissection through a partial upper sternotomy and using complete stent-graft replacement of the arch.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1045-1052.
PubMed Abstract available

HILL A, Goetzenich A, Stoppe C
Commentary: Nutritional status before cardiac surgery-at the 11th hour.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1153-1155.
PubMed

CHO JS, Shim JK, Kim KS, Lee S, et al
Impact of preoperative nutritional scores on 1-year postoperative mortality in patients undergoing valvular heart surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1140-1149.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE CH, Kwon Y, Park SJ, Lee JW, et al
Comparison of del Nido and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate cardioplegic solutions in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e161-e171.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2022

SAKOWITZ S, Verma A, Mabeza RM, Cho NY, et al
Clinical and financial outcomes of pulmonary resection for lung cancer in safety-net hospitals.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 27. pii: S0022-5223(22)01026.
PubMed Abstract available

MOORE RA, Wierup P, Tappuni S, Houghtaling PL, et al
Reoperation after early and late failure of mitral valve repair for degenerative disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 27. pii: S0022-5223(22)01023.
PubMed Abstract available

WONG DH, Teman NR
Commentary: Variable in disguise: Using graphical modeling in cardiac surgery to stay ahead of the curve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00996.
PubMed

REUL RM, Grubb KJ
Commentary: Apples to oranges: Individualized approach in aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease requires careful comparison and granular data.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00995.
PubMed

ARAGAKI M, Inage T, Ishiwata T, Gregor A, et al
Optimization of thrombolytic dose for treatment of pulmonary emboli using endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle injection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00948.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUNG AM, Strobel RJ, Rotar EP, Kleiman A, et al
Perioperative acetaminophen is associated with reduced acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 13. pii: S0022-5223(22)00942.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM HJ, Kim YJ, Kim M, Yoo JS, et al
Surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation during aortic and mitral valve surgery: A nationwide population-based cohort study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 9. pii: S0022-5223(22)00938.
PubMed Abstract available

AHMED EA, Schaff HV, Al-Lami HS, Lahr BD, et al
Prevalence and influence of pulmonary hypertension in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy undergoing septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 7. pii: S0022-5223(22)00915.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCARTHY PM, Cox JL, Kruse J, Elenbaas C, et al
One hundred percent utilization of a modified CryoMaze III procedure for atrial fibrillation with mitral surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 5. pii: S0022-5223(22)00920.
PubMed Abstract available

DONG NG, Hu XJ, Wang HB, Chen JY, et al
Should we tolerate biased critiques in cardiothoracic surgery journals?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e127-e129.
PubMed

RAPPAPORT JMP, Raja S, Gabbard S, Thuita L, et al
Endoscopic pyloromyotomy is feasible and effective in improving post-lung transplant gastroparesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:711-719.
PubMed Abstract available

MA M
Commentary: A new Fontan commandment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:783-784.
PubMed

ALSOUFI B
Commentary: A new Fontan commandment?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:781-782.
PubMed

QIU B, Ji Y, Zhang F, Bai G, et al
Outcomes and experience of anatomical partial lobectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:637-647.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN HC, Huang SC, Wu MH, Wang JK, et al
Preoperative N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide is associated with Fontan outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:770-780.
PubMed Abstract available

WOODS RK
Commentary: Pulmonary conduits: A note of optimism in the natural history of dead tissue?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:763-764.
PubMed

ZHANG Y, Chen H
Commentary: Anatomical partial lobectomy: The indications should be better defined.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:648-649.
PubMed

SADE RM
American Association for Thoracic Surgery Cardiothoracic Ethics Forum Mini-Symposium: Measuring surgical competence: Why, when, how, and what to do about it.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1011-1013.
PubMed

TANG PC, Haft JW, Lei I, Wang Z, et al
Impact of donor blood type on outcomes after prolonged allograft ischemic times.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:981-993.
PubMed Abstract available

TAM DY, Chikwe J
Commentary: The problem of valve prosthesis-patient mismatch revisited.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:831-832.
PubMed

VRIESENDORP MD, Deeb GM, Reardon MJ, Kiaii B, et al
Why the categorization of indexed effective orifice area is not justified for the classification of prosthesis-patient mismatch.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:822-829.
PubMed Abstract available

BACHA E
Commentary: Ross procedure in older patients: Decision based on unconscious bias or on science?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:845-846.
PubMed

AFFONSO DA COSTA FD
Commentary: Prosthesis-patient mismatch, the controversy goes on.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:833-834.
PubMed

MOSCARELLI M, Gaudino M
Commentary: Prosthesis-patient mismatch. A blast from the past?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:830-831.
PubMed

PLICHTA RP, Chen EP
Commentary: Out with the new, in with the old: Evaluating the Ross procedure in patients aged >50 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:846-847.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Commentary: How old is too old for the Ross procedure?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:848-849.
PubMed

CHAUVETTE V, Bouhout I, Tarabzoni M, Wong D, et al
The Ross procedure in patients older than 50: A sensible proposition?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:835-844.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2022

LEE JJR, Srinivasan R, Ong CS, Alejo D, et al
Causal determinants of postoperative length of stay in cardiac surgery using causal graphical learning.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 27. pii: S0022-5223(22)00900.
PubMed Abstract available

DONAHOE LL, Cypel M, de Perrot M, Yeung J, et al
Outcomes of lung transplantation from donors with a history of substance abuse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 27. pii: S0022-5223(22)00905.
PubMed Abstract available

AGGARWAL R, Qi SS, So SW, Swingen C, et al
Persistent diastolic dysfunction in chronically ischemic hearts following coronary artery bypass graft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00898.
PubMed Abstract available

BRENER MI, Hamandi M, Hong E, Pizano A, et al
Early outcomes following transatrial transcatheter mitral valve replacement in patients with severe mitral annular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 20. pii: S0022-5223(22)00832.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKURAI Y, Yokoyama Y, Fukuhara S, Takagi H, et al
Complete transcatheter versus surgical approach to aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00893.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLAR JK, Ailawadi G
Commentary: Mitral valve-in-valve: This is the way?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 10. pii: S0022-5223(22)00834.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Hodges K, Burns DJP
Commentary: What is a good mitral valve repair?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 10. pii: S0022-5223(22)00836.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN RAEMDONCK D, Ceulemans LJ, Vos R, Verleden GM, et al
Commentary: Recipient-tailored segmental lung transplantation: First aid kit for kids in urgent need?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 6. pii: S0022-5223(22)00830.
PubMed

NAKAJIMA D, Tanaka S, Ikeda T, Baba S, et al
Living-donor segmental lung transplantation for pediatric patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 6. pii: S0022-5223(22)00828.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHULTE LJ, Melby SJ
Mitral annuloplasty ring design and selection: Flexible bands are (mostly) all you need.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 6. pii: S0022-5223(22)00820.
PubMed

SZLAPKA M, Hausmann H, Timm J, Bauer A, et al
Transcatheter mitral valve implantation versus conventional redo surgery for degenerated mitral valve prostheses and rings in a multicenter registry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 6. pii: S0022-5223(22)00831.
PubMed Abstract available

STANLEY ME, Sellke FW
Neurocognitive decline in cardiac surgery patients: What do we know?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 5. pii: S0022-5223(22)00825.
PubMed

LOGAN CD, Jacobs RC, Feinglass J, Lung K, et al
National trends in the quality of segmentectomy for lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 5. pii: S0022-5223(22)00821.
PubMed Abstract available

SABE SA, Kononov MA, Bellam KG, Sodha N, et al
Poorly controlled hypertension is associated with increased coronary myogenic tone in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00813.
PubMed Abstract available

LUO S, Haranal M, Deng MX, Varenbut J, et al
Branch pulmonary artery stenosis after arterial switch operation: The effect of preoperative anatomic factors on reintervention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:317-327.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

HERRMANN JL
Commentary: Systemic ventricular assist devices for the Fontan circulation: We can, but for whom and when?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:365-366.
PubMed

KAVARANA MN
Commentary: Branch pulmonary artery stenosis after the arterial switch operation: Is prevention better than cure?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:329-330.
PubMed

CLARK S, Jaquiss RDB
Commentary: (Preoperative) size matters: Pulmonary artery reinterventions after arterial switch operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:328-329.
PubMed

CHANG SH
Commentary: Colder may be better in ex vivo lung preservation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e72-e73.
PubMed

GLORIA JN, Yerxa J, Kesseli SJ, Davis RP, et al
Subnormothermic ex vivo lung perfusion attenuates graft inflammation in a rat transplant model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e59-e70.
PubMed Abstract available

USEINI D
What do we know about the indications for a transcarotid approach?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e81.
PubMed

NAVIA D, Espinoza J, Vrancic M, Piccinini F, et al
Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients makes sense indeed.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e88.
PubMed

HU X, Wang Y
Is bilateral internal thoracic artery truly better for older patients?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e87.
PubMed

LANG AL, Huang X, Alfirevic A, Blackstone E, et al
Patient characteristics and surgical variables associated with intraoperative reduced right ventricular function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:585-595.
PubMed Abstract available

LOCKER C
Commentary: Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients? Elephant on a slippery slope.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:554-556.
PubMed

MEGNA D, Catarino P, Chikwe J
Commentary: How long can you go with del Nido?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:540-541.
PubMed

PARK SJ, Kim JB
Commentary: Stronger evidence than Arterial Revascularization Trial in patients aged 70 years or more?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:550-551.
PubMed

NAVIA D, Espinoza J, Vrancic M, Piccinini F, et al
Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients: Any benefit in survival?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:542-549.
PubMed Abstract available

LAZAR HL
Commentary: del Nido cardioplegia-the jury is still out and a new trial is needed.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:537-538.
PubMed

July 2022

MEHAFFEY JH, Kron I
General principles of teaching cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 31. pii: S0022-5223(22)00814.
PubMed

YOUNG AM, Strobel RJ, Rotar E, Norman A, et al
Implementation of a non-intensive-care unit medical emergency team improves failure to rescue rates in cardiac surgery patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 31. pii: S0022-5223(22)00802.
PubMed Abstract available

STROBEL RJ, Kaplan EF, Young AM, Rotar EP, et al
Socioeconomic distress is associated with failure to rescue in cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 20. pii: S0022-5223(22)00798.
PubMed Abstract available

HOOGMA DF, Croonen R, Al Tmimi L, Tournoy J, et al
Association between improved compliance with enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines and postoperative outcomes: A retrospective study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 19. pii: S0022-5223(22)00794.
PubMed Abstract available

DEVLIN PJ, Kaushal S
Commentary: Goal-directed perfusion in pediatric heart surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00742.
PubMed

BEN-MENACHEM E, Ashes C, Lepar G, Deacon J, et al
Smaller rectus femoris size measured by ultrasound is associated with poorer outcomes after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 11. pii: S0022-5223(22)00721.
PubMed Abstract available

PATLOLLA SH, Saran N, Schaff HV, Crestanello J, et al
Prosthesis choice for tricuspid valve replacement: Comparison of clinical and echocardiographic outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00719.
PubMed Abstract available

LI D, Deng C, Wang S, Li Y, et al
Ten-year follow-up of lung cancer patients with resected adenocarcinoma in situ or minimally invasive adenocarcinoma: Wedge resection is curative.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S0022-5223(22)00713.
PubMed Abstract available

KESHAVJEE S
Statement regarding events in Ukraine from Shaf Keshavjee, MD, 102nd President, The American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1.
PubMed

LIN J
Commentary: Teach me to fish-spears, rods, and nets: Lymph node sampling during endobronchial ultrasound.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:263-264.
PubMed

SHAH AS
Normothermic regional perfusion in donor heart recovery: Establishing a new normal.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:142-146.
PubMed

NA KJ, Kim YT
Commentary: Targeted sampling during endobronchial ultrasound: Additional prerequisites for clinical implementation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:262-263.
PubMed

WANG SX, Kim S, Marshall MB
Commentary: Practicing the philosophy of continuous improvement with virtual-assisted lung mapping 2.0.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:252-253.
PubMed

SATO M, Kobayashi M, Sakamoto J, Fukai R, et al
The role of virtual-assisted lung mapping 2.0 combining microcoils and dye marks in deep lung resection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:243-251.
PubMed Abstract available

GRIFFIN CM, van Berkel VH
Commentary: Put your back into it: Erector spinae muscle density and lung transplant survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:312-313.
PubMed

AKHRASS R, Bakaeen FG
The advantage of surgical revascularization in diabetic patients with multivessel disease: More arterial conduits, more benefit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:119-122.
PubMed

TCHOUTA L, Drake D, Hoenerhoff M, Rojas-Pena A, et al
Twenty-four-hour normothermic perfusion of isolated ex vivo hearts using plasma exchange.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:128-138.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAMBERS DJ
Commentary: Plasma exchange during extended normothermic ex vivo perfusion of donor hearts may lead to the Holy Grail of nonemergency transplantation!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:139-140.
PubMed

June 2022

GOLDSHTROM N, Vasquez AM, Chaves DV, Bateman DA, et al
Outcomes after neonatal cardiac surgery: The impact of a dedicated neonatal cardiac program.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 28. pii: S0022-5223(22)00709.
PubMed Abstract available

ALSOUFI B, Anagnostopoulos PV
Commentary: Regionalization of congenital heart surgery. If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 25. pii: S0022-5223(22)00708.
PubMed

ANDERSEN ND, Turek JW
Commentary: Timing of neonatal heart surgery: One less target in the quest for perfection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 21. pii: S0022-5223(22)00646.
PubMed

SCHIAVON M, Camagni S, Venuta F, Rosso L, et al
A multicentric evaluation of pediatric lung transplantation in Italy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 20. pii: S0022-5223(22)00704.
PubMed Abstract available

YOSHIMURA N, Hirata Y, Inuzuka R, Tachimori H, et al
Effect of procedural volume on the outcomes of congenital heart surgery in Japan.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00703.
PubMed Abstract available

SINHA R, Brimacombe M, Romano JC
Impact of gender in congenital heart surgery: Results from a national survey.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 17. pii: S0022-5223(22)00699.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Audisio K, Hueb WA, Stone GW, et al
Coronary artery bypass grafting versus medical therapy in patients with stable coronary artery disease: An individual patient data pooled meta-analysis of randomized trials.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 9. pii: S0022-5223(22)00641.
PubMed Abstract available

HAYWARD A, Robertson A, Thiruchelvam T, Broadhead M, et al
Oxygen delivery in pediatric cardiac surgery and its association with acute kidney injury using machine learning.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 9. pii: S0022-5223(22)00642.
PubMed Abstract available

DAGHER O, Ben Ali W, Perrault LP
Commentary: Restrictive mitral annuloplasty: What is certain about uncertainty?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 3. pii: S0022-5223(22)00634.
PubMed

SMITH AH, Shin AY, Tabbutt S, Banerjee M, et al
Age at surgery and outcomes following neonatal cardiac surgery: An analysis from the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00630.
PubMed Abstract available

ALBOOM M, Browne A, Sheth T, Zheng Z, et al
Conduit selection and early graft failure in coronary artery bypass surgery: A post hoc analysis of the Cardiovascular Outcomes for People Using Anticoagulation Strategies (COMPASS) coronary artery bypass grafting study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00629.
PubMed Abstract available

MISUMI Y, Kainuma S, Toda K, Miyagawa S, et al
Restrictive annuloplasty on remodeling and survival in patients with end-stage ischemic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00631.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAFII A, Liao K, Ghanta RK
Commentary: Guidance during uncertain times: Navigating the HeartWare HVAD recall.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2129-2130.
PubMed

GIFFIN C, Kidane B
Commentary: Less is maybe more: Sublobar resection in screen-detected lung cancers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1917-1918.
PubMed

DEWEY TM, Herbert MA, Prince SL, Bowers BS, et al
Influence of surgical volume on outcomes in low-risk patients undergoing isolated surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2046-2052.
PubMed Abstract available

LANTZ G, Tibayan FA
Commentary: There's no I in TAVR: How do we train the team?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2172-2173.
PubMed

FRYER ML, Balsam LB
Commentary: Tying NOTSS into cardiothoracic surgery training.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2163-2164.
PubMed

HSIN MKY, Law SYK
Commentary: Protecting lung transplant allografts by improving esophageal motility: Selecting the right patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1987-1988.
PubMed

CATARINO P, Megna D, Chikwe J
Commentary: The importance of surgical case volume in the transcatheter era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2055-2056.
PubMed

D'JOURNO XB, Fourdrain A, Boulate D
Commentary: Transoral endoscopic repair of Zenker's diverticulum by a thoracic surgical service.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1976-1977.
PubMed

GIULINI L, Mittal SK, Masuda T, Razia D, et al
Factors associated with esophageal motility improvement after bilateral lung transplant in patients with an aperistaltic esophagus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1979-1986.
PubMed Abstract available

FRYER ML, Balsam LB
Commentary: Single-dose cardioplegia: Adjusting the brew.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e403-e404.
PubMed

SUAREZ-PIERRE A, Lui C, Zhou X, Kearney S, et al
Diazoxide preserves myocardial function in a swine model of hypothermic cardioplegic arrest and prolonged global ischemia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e385-e400.
PubMed Abstract available

OROZCO-SEVILLA V, Salerno TA
Commentary: Has revascularization MET its match?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2105-2106.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

BENEDETTO U, Dimagli A, Sinha S, Cocomello L, et al
Machine learning improves mortality risk prediction after cardiac surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2075-2087.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF, Yang B
Commentary: Expanded options for dialysis-dependent patients requiring valve replacement in the transcatheter era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2072-2073.
PubMed

CHI KY, Chiang MH, Kang YN, Li SJ, et al
Mechanical or biological heart valve for dialysis-dependent patients? A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2057-2071.
PubMed Abstract available

KOUCHOUKOS NT
Commentary: Rapid deployment versus conventional tissue valves ... and the beat goes on.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2043-2044.
PubMed

EHSAN A
Commentary: Choice of valve prosthesis in dialysis-dependent patients: Should being on dialysis influence our recommendation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2073-2074.
PubMed

ROWE G, Gill G, Trento A, Emerson D, et al
Robotic repair for Barlow mitral regurgitation: Repairability, safety, and durability.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 1. pii: S0022-5223(22)00628.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2022

STEURER MA, Schuhmacher K, Savla JJ, Banerjee M, et al
Fetal growth and gestational age improve outcome predictions in neonatal heart surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 28. pii: S0022-5223(22)00612.
PubMed Abstract available

WELLS DA, Morales DLS
Commentary: Set me free-cell-free DNA may soon provide reprieve to pediatric heart transplant recipients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 28. pii: S0022-5223(22)00610.
PubMed

CHEN Q, Emerson D, Megna D, Osho A, et al
Heart transplantation using donation after circulatory death in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 15. pii: S0022-5223(22)00533.
PubMed Abstract available

TAM DY, Friedrich JO, Arora RC, Yanagawa B, et al
Frequentist or Bayesian: Coronary artery bypass grafting offers advantages over percutaneous coronary intervention in left main coronary disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00599.
PubMed

KOWALEWSKI M, Pasierski M, Kolodziejczak M, Litwinowicz R, et al
Atrial fibrillation ablation improves late survival after concomitant cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00519.
PubMed Abstract available

ROACH A, Trento A, Peiris A, Kobashigawa J, et al
Trainee experience on ischemic times and outcomes following orthotopic heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00604.
PubMed Abstract available

BICHELL DP
Commentary: The illogic of oversizing donor hearts for pulmonary hypertension.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 11. pii: S0022-5223(22)00536.
PubMed

WOO YJ, Chen FY, Chen EP
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) website redesign: An update from the AATS IT Committee.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1591.
PubMed

ELMAHROUK AF MD, Ismail MF MD, Arafat AA MD, Dohain AM MD, et al
Combined Norwood and cavopulmonary shunt as the first palliation in late presenters with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and single-ventricle lesions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1592-1600.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARK JB
Commentary: Successful pairing of the Norwood and bidirectional Glenn in select older infants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1601-1602.
PubMed

SPIGEL ZA, Kalustian AB, Zink J, Binsalamah ZM, et al
Low parental socioeconomic position results in longer post-Norwood length of stay.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1604-1611.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-OMAIR MA, Haller C
Commentary: The right procedure for the right patient.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1602-1603.
PubMed

BRYANT R 3RD
Commentary: Mitigating cardiac surgical operative risk for the most vulnerable.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1615-1616.
PubMed

LIN J
Commentary: Maximum standardized uptake value is no crystal ball for candidate selection for sublobar resection: The future is cloudy (ground-glass).
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1667-1668.
PubMed

GILES AE, Kidane B
Commentary: Toward precision surgery: Advances in defining sublobar resection candidacy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1666-1667.
PubMed

MURAOKA Y, Yoshida Y, Nakagawa K, Ito K, et al
Maximum standardized uptake value of the primary tumor does not improve candidate selection for sublobar resection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1656-1665.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU J, Liang H, Cui F, Liu H, et al
Spontaneous versus mechanical ventilation during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax: A randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1702-1714.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRJI SA, Mohan N, Kaneko T
Commentary: Management of bioprosthetic valve failure-strategic planning for the future.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1802-1803.
PubMed

SCHRANZ D, Akintuerk H
Hybrid approach to hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e335.
PubMed

LUNG K, Cypel M
Commentary: Bruised donor lungs-they may not be pretty, but they will still work.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1732-1733.
PubMed

LI SS, Osho A, Moonsamy P, D'Alessandro DA, et al
Trends in the use of hepatitis C viremic donor hearts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1873-1885.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN RAEMDONCK D, Ceulemans LJ, Vos R, Neyrinck A, et al
Commentary: "Cont"used though still used donor lungs for transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1733-1735.
PubMed

SCHWARZ S, Rahimi N, Kifjak D, Frommlet F, et al
Lungs from polytrauma donors with significant chest trauma can be safely used for transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1719-1731.
PubMed Abstract available

FORMICA F, Nicolini F
Commentary: Mitral bioprosthesis degeneration: Looking for a benchmark to tailor the correct procedure to the patient.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1816-1817.
PubMed

DAYAN V, Nguyen TC
Commentary: Putting the lid on left main revascularization equipoise.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1870-1871.
PubMed

SPOTNITZ HM
Commentary: Eradication of epicardial pacing.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1827.
PubMed

DUNCAN AE, Kartashov A, Robinson SB, Randall D, et al
Risk factors, resource use, and cost of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1890-1898.
PubMed Abstract available

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Choi YH
Commentary: Minimally invasive coronary bypass or percutaneous coronary intervention for complex left anterior descending artery stenosis: A never-ending battle.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1850-1851.
PubMed

NGUYEN A
Commentary: Paradoxical increase in areas of myocardial fibrosis following septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1835.
PubMed

RAMZY D, Chikwe J
Commentary: Is robotic-assisted coronary bypass ready for prime time?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1848-1850.
PubMed

RAM E, Raanani E, Klempfner R, Peled Y, et al
Midterm outcomes of patients with multivessel disease treated at centers with and without on-site cardiac surgery services.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1852-1861.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL NC, Hemli JM, Seetharam K, Singh VP, et al
Minimally invasive coronary bypass versus percutaneous coronary intervention for isolated complex stenosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1839-1846.
PubMed Abstract available

ROCHA RV, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass for isolated left anterior descending lesions: A welcomed innovation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1847-1848.
PubMed

April 2022

KAWABORI M, Critsinelis AC, Patel S, Nordan T, et al
Total ventricular mass oversizing +50% or greater was a predictor of worse 1-year survival after heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(22)00505.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

NEWELL P, Asokan S, Zogg C, Prasanna A, et al
Contemporary socioeconomic-based disparities in cardiac surgery: Are we closing the disparities gap?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 22. pii: S0022-5223(22)00398.
PubMed Abstract available

FURRER K, Weder W, Eboulet EI, Betticher D, et al
Extended resection for potentially operable patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer after induction treatment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00403.
PubMed Abstract available

KACHROO P, Kelly MO, Bakir NH, Cooper C, et al
Impact of aortic valve effective height following valve-sparing root replacement on postoperative insufficiency and reoperation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00406.
PubMed Abstract available

THOMAS PA
Commentary: Challenging the final frontier of lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 9. pii: S0022-5223(22)00400.
PubMed

D'ONOFRIO A, Fiocco A, Nadali M, Mastro F, et al
Outcomes of transapical mitral valve repair with neochordae implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 9. pii: S0022-5223(22)00387.
PubMed Abstract available

WAGNER CM, Brescia AA, Watt TMF, Bergquist C, et al
Surgical strategy and outcomes for atrial functional mitral regurgitation: All functional mitral regurgitation is not the same!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S0022-5223(22)00373.
PubMed Abstract available

ROVE JY, Cleveland JC Jr
Commentary: Different strokes for different folks: Phylogeny of functional mitral regurgitation dictates surgical strategy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S0022-5223(22)00380.
PubMed

JIANG B, Worrell SG
Commentary: Test drive in cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1429-1430.
PubMed

BYRD CT, Lui NS
Commentary: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Summer Intern Scholarship: Captivating the interest of medical students.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1428-1429.
PubMed

SCHUTZ A, LeMaire SA, Trautner BW, Rosengart TK, et al
Commentary: Building an academic cardiothoracic surgical program: The Baylor experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1435-1436.
PubMed

MAH KE, Morales DLS
Commentary: The Vulcan mind MELD-XI.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1477-1478.
PubMed

CERULLO M
Commentary: Measures of relevance from relevant measurements: Pulmonary artery size on computed tomography as predictor of postlobectomy complications.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1532-1533.
PubMed

WILLIAMS AM, Wakeam E
Commentary: Preoperative pulmonary artery size: A new risk stratification for morbidity following pulmonary lobectomy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1534-1535.
PubMed

RAPPAPORT JM, Ahmad U
Commentary: Evidence over dogma: Lung transplant for posthematopoietic stem cell transplant related pulmonary failure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1559-1560.
PubMed

BALSAM LB
Commentary: The dilemma of donor heart cold storage: Are stem cell extracellular vesicles the answer?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e294-e295.
PubMed

ROCHA RV, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Right gastroepiploic artery: An overlooked contender for second arterial conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1344-1345.
PubMed

LOCKER C
Commentary: Right gastroepiploic artery versus right internal thoracic artery: Backing the wrong horse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1346-1348.
PubMed

LAZAR HL
Commentary: Results of total coronary artery occlusion on graft patency following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: More information is needed!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1358-1359.
PubMed

LODEWYKS C, Arora RC
Commentary: Absolute creatinine values and preoperative acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients: Are we barking up the wrong tree?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1390-1391.
PubMed

AUGOUSTIDES JG
Commentary: Nitric oxide and acute kidney injury: Understanding the puzzle of renal rescue after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1404-1405.
PubMed

MACGILLIVRAY TE, Gleason TG, Patel HJ, Aldea GS, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American Association for Thoracic Surgery clinical practice guidelines on the management of type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1231-1249.
PubMed

MARTIN E
Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1456-1457.
PubMed

O'NEILL JD, Guenthart BA, Hozain AE, Bacchetta M, et al
Xenogeneic support for the recovery of human donor organs.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1563-1570.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN PG, Liang S, Smood B, Fann JI, et al
American Association for Thoracic Surgery Summer Intern Scholarship-Over a decade of experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1419-1427.
PubMed Abstract available

YARBORO LT, Mehaffey JH, Charles EJ, Kron IL, et al
How to build and sustain an academic cardiothoracic surgery program.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1431-1434.
PubMed

KNEUERTZ PJ, Yudovich MS, Amadi CC, Bashian E, et al
Pulmonary artery size on computed tomography is associated with major morbidity after pulmonary lobectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1521-1529.
PubMed Abstract available

COSELLI JS, Krause HM, Green SY, Zhang Q, et al
A 23-year experience with the reversed elephant trunk technique for staged repair of extensive thoracic aortic aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1252-1264.
PubMed Abstract available

REECE TB
Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1263-1264.
PubMed

WANG M, Yan L, Li Q, Yang Y, et al
Mesenchymal stem cell secretions improve donor heart function following ex vivo cold storage.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e277-e292.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAUVETTE V, Bouhout I, Tarabzoni M, Pham M, et al
Pulmonary homograft dysfunction after the Ross procedure using decellularized homografts-a multicenter study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1296-1305.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM MS, Hwang HY, Cho KR, Kim KB, et al
Right gastroepiploic artery versus right internal thoracic artery composite grafts: 10-year patency and long-term outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1333-1343.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1386-1387.
PubMed

GRIFFIN BR, Bronsert M, Reece TB, Pal JD, et al
Creatinine elevations from baseline at the time of cardiac surgery are associated with postoperative complications.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1378-1387.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRJI SA, Shah R, Aranki S, McGurk S, et al
The impact of hospital size on national trends and outcomes in isolated open proximal aortic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1269-1278.
PubMed Abstract available

GOODEN SC, Hatoum H, Zhang W, Boudoulas KD, et al
Multiple MitraClips: The balancing act between pressure gradient and regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1319-1327.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN S, Rao C, Yang L, Yang X, et al
Impact of coronary total occlusion on graft failure and outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1349-1357.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2022

DUFENDACH KA, Chu D
Commentary: Paging vascular surgery: Mesenteric ischemia and outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 31. pii: S0022-5223(22)00366.
PubMed

CHEN JH, Chen YH, Chang HH, Leu HB, et al
Impact of preprocedural mesenteric artery stenosis and mesenteric ischemia in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)00353.
PubMed Abstract available

WADOWSKI B, Chang SH, Carillo J, Angel L, et al
Assessing donor organ quality according to recipient characteristics in lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)00352.
PubMed Abstract available

VITANOVA K, Zaid S, Tang GHL, Kaneko T, et al
Aortic valve versus root surgery after failed transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)00348.
PubMed Abstract available

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Decreasing risk of reoperative aortic valve replacement: Why are we not listening to experience?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00346.
PubMed

OLSON MT, Liu W, Mohanakumar T, Bremner RM, et al
A potential mechanism by which aspiration of duodenogastric fluid augments the risk for bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S0022-5223(22)00342.
PubMed Abstract available

MESSE SR, Overbey JR, Thourani VH, Moskowitz AJ, et al
The impact of perioperative stroke and delirium on outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00338.
PubMed Abstract available

MAHBOUBI R, Kakavand M, Soltesz EG, Rajeswaran J, et al
The decreasing risk of reoperative aortic valve replacement: Implications for valve choice and transcatheter therapy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00334.
PubMed Abstract available

CYPEL M, Yeung J, Donahoe L, Yasufuku K, et al
Outcomes of lung transplantation at a Canadian center using donors declined in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00264.
PubMed Abstract available

GHANDOUR H, Weiss AJ, Gaudino M, Halkos M, et al
Public reporting for coronary artery bypass graft surgery: The quest for the optimal scorecard.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00322.
PubMed Abstract available

WALLACE F, Buratto E, Schulz A, d'Udekem Y, et al
Long-term outcomes of primary aortic valve repair for isolated congenital aortic stenosis in children.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00263.
PubMed Abstract available

FRICKE TA, Buratto E, Thungathurthi K, Schulz A, et al
Outcomes of the arterial switch operation in patients with inverted coronary artery anatomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00326.
PubMed Abstract available

PIENTA MJ, Theurer PF, He C, Zehr K, et al
Racial disparities in mitral valve surgery: A statewide analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00262.
PubMed Abstract available

MYERS PO, Dayan V, Szeto WY, Thourani VH, et al
Joint surgical associations (EACTS, LACES, ASCVTS, AATS, and STS) position statement regarding the VARC-3 definitions for aortic valve clinical research.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 15. pii: S0022-5223(22)00091.
PubMed

WEISS AJ, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: Measuring and reporting cardiac surgery: Healthy debate and welcome progress.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00323.
PubMed

SHAHIAN DM
Measuring and reporting cardiac surgery quality: A continuing evolution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00324.
PubMed

FARBER G, Marx J, Scherag A, Saqer I, et al
Risk stratification for isolated tricuspid valve surgery assisted using the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 12. pii: S0022-5223(22)00272.
PubMed Abstract available

EIKELBOOM R, Manji RA
Commentary: Reducing unnecessary transfusions in cardiac surgery: A TEG talk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 10. pii: S0022-5223(22)00246.
PubMed

ALABBADI S, Roach A, Chikwe J, Egorova NN, et al
National trend in failure to rescue after cardiac surgeries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 4. pii: S0022-5223(22)00231.
PubMed Abstract available

GODFREY TE, Litle VR
Commentary: For thoracic surgeons, a strategic approach to the funding game.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:881-882.
PubMed

JONES KC, Chang AC
Commentary: Factors associated with short- versus long-term survival following lung transplant: Not yet the LASt word in organ allocation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:861-862.
PubMed

WARD AF, Lee R
Commentary: Why do coronary artery bypass grafting transfusion rates vary? We still don't know.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1028-1029.
PubMed

RUSHANI D, Eikelboom R, Arora RC, Yanagawa B, et al
Commentary: Gait speed in aortic surgery-do we need a pathway for slow walkers?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:895-896.
PubMed

TATOULIS J
Commentary: Coronary surgery with a triple A rating: Total arterial is the best.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1013-1014.
PubMed

DIMAGLI A, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: The radial artery reality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e253-e254.
PubMed

GHOSH RM, Maeda K
Commentary: Diastolic (dys)function after Fontan completion: Where is the dysfunction?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1208-1209.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Skeleton in the closet: Toward durable repair of atrioventricular valve in univentricular circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1176-1177.
PubMed

CHAI PJ
Commentary: Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion-what have we learned so far?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1224-1225.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Prevention of incomplete resection during septal myectomy: Virtual seeing is actual believing.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e248-e250.
PubMed

BROWN LM
Commentary: Improving cardiothoracic scientific literature by meeting in the middle.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1127-1128.
PubMed

KULIK A
Commentary: Yin and Yang: Antiplatelet and lipid-lowering therapies to prevent vein graft thrombosis and atherosclerosis after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1042-1043.
PubMed

OMER S
Commentary: Saphenous vein graft patency after coronary artery bypass grafting. It's all about getting the basics right.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1040-1041.
PubMed

ROBINSON NB, Audisio K, Cancelli G, Masterson Creber RM, et al
Current practice patterns for use of the radial artery for coronary surgery in dedicated centers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e251-e252.
PubMed

CALLAHAN CP, Jegatheeswaran A, Barron DJ, Husain SA, et al
Association of atrial septal fenestration with outcomes after atrioventricular septal defect repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1142-1152.
PubMed Abstract available

STONE ML, Schafer M, DiMaria MV, von Alvensleben JC, et al
Diastolic inflow is associated with inefficient ventricular flow dynamics in Fontan patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1195-1207.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON MH, Schultz AH, Lee M, Permut LC, et al
Complete atrioventricular septal defect with absent or diminutive primum component: Incidence, anatomic characteristics, and outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1156-1162.
PubMed Abstract available

ARRIGONI SC, IJsselhof R, Postmus D, Vonk JM, et al
Long-term outcomes of atrioventricular septal defect and single ventricle: A multicenter study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1166-1175.
PubMed Abstract available

DOULAMIS IP, Marathe SP, Piekarski B, Beroukhim RS, et al
Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion: A preliminary experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1211-1223.
PubMed Abstract available

LAHEY SJ, Nichols FC, Painter JR, Levett JM, et al
The recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to revalue evaluation and management codes and its negative financial impact on cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1108-1113.
PubMed

NARAHARI AK, Mehaffey JH, Chandrabhatla AS, Hawkins RB, et al
Longitudinal analysis of National Institutes of Health funding for academic thoracic surgeons.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:872-879.
PubMed Abstract available

MICHAELSEN VS, Ribeiro RVP, Ali A, Wang A, et al
Safety of continuous 12-hour delivery of antimicrobial doses of inhaled nitric oxide during ex vivo lung perfusion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:841-849.
PubMed Abstract available

GRITTI M, Jegatheeswaran A, Yissar D, Harris MA, et al
Understanding the literature: Complexity of statistical methods used in high-impact cardiothoracic surgery research.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1116-1124.
PubMed Abstract available

JAWITZ OK, Raman V, Becerra D, Klapper J, et al
Factors associated with short- versus long-term survival after lung transplant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:853-860.
PubMed Abstract available

STEFANELLI G, Bellisario A, Meli M, Chiurlia E, et al
Outcomes after surgical ventricular restoration for ischemic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1058-1067.
PubMed Abstract available

FITZGERALD DC, Simpson AN, Baker RA, Wu X, et al
Determinants of hospital variability in perioperative red blood cell transfusions during coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1015-1024.
PubMed Abstract available

BOJKO MM, Assi R, Bavaria JE, Suhail M, et al
Midterm outcomes and durability of sinus segment preservation compared with root replacement for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:900-910.
PubMed Abstract available

QU J, Zhang D, Zhang H, Rao C, et al
Preoperative clopidogrel and outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1044-1052.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU J, Zhu Y, Zhang M, Xue Q, et al
Influence of lipoproteins and antiplatelet agents on vein graft patency 1 year after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1030-1039.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGART DP, Gaudino MF, Gerry S, Gray A, et al
Effect of total arterial grafting in the Arterial Revascularization Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1002-1009.
PubMed Abstract available

DANI A, Price N, Thangappan K, Ryan TD, et al
Heart-kidney listing is better than isolated heart listing for pediatric heart transplant candidates with significant renal insufficiency.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 1. pii: S0022-5223(22)00221.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2022

BIANCO V, Aranda-Michel E, Serna-Gallegos D, Dunn-Lewis C, et al
Transfusion of non-red blood cell blood products does not reduce survival following cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00219.
PubMed Abstract available

BARAC YD, Witberg G, Assali A, Klempfner R, et al
The Clinical SYNTAX score predicts survival better than the SYNTAX score in coronary revascularization.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00217.
PubMed Abstract available

BADHWAR V, Scott Rankin J, Lee R, McCarthy PM, et al
Contemporary left atrial appendage management during adult cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00216.
PubMed

HOETZENECKER K, Schwarz S, Keshavjee S, Cypel M, et al
Lung transplantation for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 23. pii: S0022-5223(22)00220.
PubMed

BIANCARI F, Speziale G
Commentary: Sequelae of neurologic injury after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00209.
PubMed

BACHA E
Commentary: Can we ever "cure" aortic valve disease in children?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00201.
PubMed

CASTRO PP, de Perrot M, Chua YC, Bezjak A, et al
Importance of tumor size in resectable stage III-N2 non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 11. pii: S0022-5223(22)00195.
PubMed Abstract available

BEAVER TM, Manning E, Bavry AA
Commentary: Shades of gray: The right aortic valve for the right patient in 2022.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 10. pii: S0022-5223(22)00188.
PubMed

DING T, Hu S, Qu J, Xiong H, et al
Evaluation of the effect of simultaneous hybrid coronary revascularization on postoperative bleeding and renal function: A comparison study with minimally invasive direct off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with multivessel coronary a
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00124.
PubMed Abstract available

GARCIA-SUAREZ J, Garcia-Fernandez J, Martinez Lopez D, Reques L, et al
Clinical impact of del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery: A prospective randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00123.
PubMed Abstract available

VERWIJMEREN L, Noordzij PG, Daeter EJ, Emmelot-Vonk MH, et al
Preoperative frailty and one-year functional recovery in elderly cardiac surgery patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(22)00110.
PubMed Abstract available

ZEA-VERA R, Asokan S, Shah RM, Ryan CT, et al
Racial/ethnic differences persist in treatment choice and outcomes in isolated intervention for coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(22)00112.
PubMed Abstract available

IMAI T, Wallace AF, Weksler B
Commentary: Totally minimally invasive esophagectomy: Are we there yet?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00118.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

BARTLETT HL, Anagnostopoulos PV
Commentary: Will the next improvement in the care of single ventricle patients come from focusing on patient selection for the cavopulmonary shunt?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:410-411.
PubMed

VAN RAEMDONCK D, Van Cutsem E
Commentary: A crusade against current pulmonary metastasectomy practice in colorectal cancer patients: Do the con arguments remain after the PulMiCC trial?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:491-492.
PubMed

WEI B, Munoz-Largacha JA
Commentary: Sublobar resection for in situ and minimally invasive adenocarcinoma-less is more.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:467-468.
PubMed

PASS HI
Commentary: Pulmonary metastasectomy efficacy: A game of clones?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:503-510.
PubMed

KAKU Y, Takeda K, Naka Y
Commentary: The role of mechanical circulatory support in heart retransplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:723-724.
PubMed

BLUMENTHALER AN, Antonoff MB
Commentary: The best outcomes for pulmonary metastasectomy come from picking the right patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:483-484.
PubMed

HAN JJ, Smood B, Atluri P
Commentary: Vita nova or vanitas? Outcomes in cardiac retransplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:721-722.
PubMed

CARPENTER AJ
Commentary: We can make better decisions regarding revascularization strategies for early coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:661-662.
PubMed

ROCHA RV, Elbatarny M, Tam DY, Fremes SE, et al
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention: Optimal revascularization for the younger patient.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:657-658.
PubMed

FRYER ML, Balsam LB
Commentary: Coronary revascularization in younger patients: Lessons from real-world practice.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:659-660.
PubMed

ALI-GHOSH H, Barlow CW
Commentary: Chronic kidney disease and coronary bypass surgery: Getting it right.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:674-675.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH
Commentary: Women wielding saws and cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e207-e208.
PubMed

LACOUR-GAYET F, Gouton M, Bical O, Lucet V, et al
Surgery for severe congenital heart diseases in children from developing nations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:413-423.
PubMed Abstract available

TREASURE T, Dunning J, Williams NR, Macbeth F, et al
Lung metastasectomy for colorectal cancer: The impression of benefit from uncontrolled studies was not supported in a randomized controlled trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:486-490.
PubMed

HRASKA V, Mitchell ME, Woods RK
Roadmap for Ross procedure: Staged strategy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:379-382.
PubMed

ZHANG Y, Ma X, Shen X, Wang S, et al
Surgery for pre- and minimally invasive lung adenocarcinoma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:456-464.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU Z, Yin J, Zhou Q, Yang J, et al
Survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for relapsed osteosarcoma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:469-479.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUURA Y, Ninomiya H, Ichinose J, Nakao M, et al
Prognostic impact and distinctive characteristics of surgically resected anaplastic lymphoma kinase-rearranged lung adenocarcinoma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:441-451.
PubMed Abstract available

COYAN GN, Sultan I, Seese LM, Chu D, et al
Implementation of a protocol to increase the academic productivity of cardiothoracic surgery resident physicians.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:739-745.
PubMed Abstract available

DUBIEL C, Hiebert BM, Stammers AN, Sanjanwala RM, et al
Delirium definition influences prediction of functional survival in patients one-year postcardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:725-734.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBICH MP, Leavitt BJ, Ryan TJ Jr, Westbrook BM, et al
Comparative effectiveness of revascularization strategies for early coronary artery disease: A multicenter analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:645-656.
PubMed Abstract available

RUBENS FD, Wells GA, Coutinho T, Eddeen AB, et al
Sex differences after coronary artery bypass grafting with a second arterial conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:686-695.
PubMed Abstract available

MITTEL A, Kim DH, Cooper Z, Argenziano M, et al
Use of 90-day mortality does not change assessment of hospital quality after coronary artery bypass grafting in New York State.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:676-682.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAMBERS DJ
Commentary: Heat shock protein 90 inhibition and donor heart protection-a paradoxical concept?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e201-e202.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Bagiella E, Chang HL, Kurlansky P, et al
Randomized trials, observational studies, and the illusive search for the source of truth.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:757-762.
PubMed

ACEROS H, Der Sarkissian S, Borie M, Pinto Ribeiro RV, et al
Novel heat shock protein 90 inhibitor improves cardiac recovery in a rodent model of donation after circulatory death.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e187-e197.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2022

SCHULZ A, Buratto E, Wallace FRO, Fulkoski N, et al
Outcomes of aortic valve repair in children resulting in bicuspid anatomy: Is there a need for tricuspidization?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)00093.
PubMed Abstract available

SOTADE OT, Falster MO, Pearson SA, Jorm LR, et al
Comparison of long-term outcomes of bioprosthetic and mechanical aortic valve replacement in patients younger than 65 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 22. pii: S0022-5223(22)00086.
PubMed Abstract available

WATANABE I, Hattori A, Fukui M, Matsunaga T, et al
Pulmonary artery reconstruction for non-small cell lung cancer: Surgical management and long-term outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 22. pii: S0022-5223(22)00087.
PubMed Abstract available

BRAS HARRIOTT C, Angeramo CA, Casas MA, Schlottmann F, et al
Open versus hybrid versus totally minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00031.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE Y, Lu JY, Malhan R, Shargall Y, et al
Effect of routine jejunostomy tube insertion in esophagectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00030.
PubMed Abstract available

KANG L, Markert ML, Turek JW
Induction of donor-specific tolerance to heart transplantation: From concept to clinical translation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00028.
PubMed

SQUIERS JJ, Robinson NB, Audisio K, Ryan WH, et al
Structural valve degeneration of bioprosthetic aortic valves: A network meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00027.
PubMed Abstract available

WOODS RK, Kirklin JK, Maeda K, Adachi I, et al
We need better pediatric cardiac transplantation risk modeling.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(22)00016.
PubMed

ALGAHIM MF
Commentary: Being at the table, not on the menu: Surgeon-initiated call for better risk stratification of pediatric heart transplant recipients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0022-5223(22)00017.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Yadav P, Thourani VH
Commentary: Explanting a transcatheter aortic valve replacement prosthesis: A future necessary evil?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00008.
PubMed

LANUTI M
Commentary: Induction antiangiogenesis for stage IIIA-N2 non-small cell lung cancer is not the answer yet: Optimal induction for operable disease is a clear work in progress.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00007.
PubMed

LAZAR JF, Herrera LJ
Commentary: Ablation and endobronchial ultrasound for treating early lung cancer: Two great technologies that may work great together!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00009.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

POWER A, Jaquiss RDB
Commentary: Donor-specific tolerance in heart transplantation: A marathon, not a sprint.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00011.
PubMed

ALSOUFI B
Commentary: The arterial switch operation: Good for business.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:220-221.
PubMed

CLARK JB
Commentary: Late outcomes for survivors of the arterial switch operation: The glass is at least half-full.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:222-223.
PubMed

BALTAGI SA, Jaquiss RDB
Commentary: Comparison of management strategies for the neonate with symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot and weight <2.5 kg-jogging towards equipoise?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:208-209.
PubMed

KRATZ JR, Nguyen TC
Commentary: Cardiothoracic surgery training: Global challenges without universal solutions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:177-178.
PubMed

LOOR G, Mattar A
Commentary: The 250-mile radius rule in lung transplant donation: Even the best intentions have untoward consequences.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:346-347.
PubMed

MASON DP
Commentary: All politics are local. The impact of the new organ allocation system on a lung transplant center.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:349-350.
PubMed

FERNANDEZ R, Rappaport J, Ahmad U
Commentary: The cost of drawing the line: Lung transplant programs in the post-donor service area era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:350-352.
PubMed

ZHANG Y, Chen H
Commentary: Is sublobar resection enough for ground-glass opacity-dominant lung adenocarcinoma?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:303-304.
PubMed

DAVIES RR
Commentary: Chicken or egg: Does risk-adjustment hide the deleterious consequences of bridging to transplant with temporary devices?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:149-150.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

IYENGAR A, Smood BF, Atluri P
Commentary: Fear of rejection: Acute cellular rejection after ventricular assist device placement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:135-136.
PubMed

KEHLER DS, Hassan A, Arora RC
Commentary: Frailty and cardiac surgery: Is there strength in numbers?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:161-162.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Low left ventricular ejection fraction in coronary artery bypass grafting: Accept or control factors determining survival?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:120-121.
PubMed

PATTERSON GA, McGrath S, Dankmyer L, Brodie T, et al
Inaugural editorial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1.
PubMed

BRESCIA AA
The second annual Thoracic Surgery Residents Association presidential address: Enter the arena.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:189-191.
PubMed

QURESHI AM, Caldarone CA, Romano JC, Chai PJ, et al
Comparison of management strategies for neonates with symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot and weight <2.5 kg.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:192-207.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN JM
Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:204-207.
PubMed

FRICKE TA, Buratto E, Weintraub RG, Bullock A, et al
Long-term outcomes of the arterial switch operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:212-219.
PubMed Abstract available

WILDER TJ, John MJ
Commentary: The Goldilocks principle-selective antegrade cerebral perfusion optimizes cerebral tissue oxygenation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e61-e62.
PubMed

FRASER CD JR
Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:259-260.
PubMed

MAVROUDIS CD, Ko T, Volk LE, Smood B, et al
Does supply meet demand? A comparison of perfusion strategies on cerebral metabolism in a neonatal swine model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e47-e58.
PubMed Abstract available

TWEDDELL JS
Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e57-e58.
PubMed

IKEDA N, Asamura H, Chida M
Training program of general thoracic surgery in Japan: Present status and future tasks.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:353-358.
PubMed

SONG KJ, Flores RM
REPLY: ROBOTIC-ASSISTED LUNG RESECTIONS: OBJECTIVE OBSERVATIONS 20 YEARS LATER.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e98-e99.
PubMed

IMAI TA
Commentary: Thoracic surgery trainees on the launching pad: When will they be ready to fly?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:360-361.
PubMed

ZHANG Y, Cao Y, Li H
REPLY: THE CONTINUED DEBATE ON ROBOTIC SEGMENTECTOMY-AGREE TO DISAGREE.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e99-e100.
PubMed

GEMMATO CJ, Baldwin ACW
Yes, we are both cardiac surgeons: One family's unique perspective on work-life balance.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:179-183.
PubMed

JUNG W, Chung JH, Yum S, Kim K, et al
The differential prognostic impact of spread through air spaces in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma after lobectomy according to the pT descriptor.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:277-284.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

HAYWOOD N, Mehaffey JH, Kilbourne S, Mannem H, et al
Influence of broader geographic allograft sharing on outcomes and cost in smaller lung transplant centers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:339-345.
PubMed Abstract available

MACK MJ, O'Gara PT
Reply from authors: Discordant trial results lead to disproportionate learnings.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e9-e10.
PubMed

OBADIA JF, Iung B, Messika-Zeitoun D
The disproportionate success of the disproportionate concept.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e7-e8.
PubMed

MA Z, Zhang Y, Deng C, Fu F, et al
The prognostic value of Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog mutations in resected lung adenocarcinoma differs according to clinical features.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e73-e85.
PubMed Abstract available

MCKELLAR SH
Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:61-63.
PubMed

MOKASHI SA, Rosinski BF, Desai MY, Griffin BP, et al
Aortic root replacement with bicuspid valve reimplantation: Are outcomes and valve durability comparable to those of tricuspid valve reimplantation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:51-63.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Pagano D, Freemantle N
Commentary: The left main controversy: Is this a real subgroup requiring custom clinical recommendations?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:108-110.
PubMed

GOEL NJ, Iyengar A, Kelly JJ, Han JJ, et al
Volume of frail patients predicts outcome in frail patients after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:151-160.
PubMed Abstract available

GALLO M, Blitzer D, Laforgia PL, Doulamis IP, et al
Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass graft for left main coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:94-105.
PubMed Abstract available

LENTZ CARVALHO J, Schaff HV, Morris CS, Nishimura RA, et al
Anomalous papillary muscles-Implications in the surgical treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:83-89.
PubMed Abstract available

IZUMISAWA Y, Endo H, Ichihara N, Takahashi A, et al
Association between prehospital transfer distance and surgical mortality in emergency thoracic aortic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:28-35.
PubMed Abstract available

OMER S, Adeseye A, Jimenez E, Cornwell LD, et al
Low left ventricular ejection fraction, complication rescue, and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:111-119.
PubMed Abstract available

SUGIMOTO S, Shingu Y, Doenst T, Yamakawa T, et al
Autophagy during left ventricular redilation after ventriculoplasty: Insights from a rat model of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e33-e40.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2021

VAN RAEMDONCK D, Ceulemans LJ, Vos R, Verleden GM, et al
Commentary: How best to dance tango in lung transplantation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01822.
PubMed

LEE HA, Wu VC, Chan YS, Cheng YT, et al
Infective endocarditis after surgical aortic or mitral valve replacement: A nationwide population-based study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01815.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Audisio K, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, et al
Association between sternal wound complications and 10-year mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01812.
PubMed Abstract available

SCOTT JP, Tanem JM, Tomita-Mitchell A, Hoffman GM, et al
Elevated nuclear and mitochondrial cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid measurements are associated with death after infant cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01811.
PubMed Abstract available

ROCHA RV, Fang J, Tam DY, Elbatarny M, et al
Multiple arterial coronary bypass grafting is associated with better survival compared with second-generation drug-eluting stents in patients with stable multivessel coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01813.
PubMed Abstract available

SABIK JF 3RD, Bakaeen FG, Ruel M, Moon MR, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons reasoning for not endorsing the 2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Coronary Revascularization Guidelines.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01810.
PubMed

RAM E, Kassif T, Peled Y, Kassif Y, et al
Anatomical and clinical risk stratification tool for mortality risk assessment following revascularization for multivessel coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01814.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAPIRA OM
Commentary: To stent or graft complex multivessel coronary artery disease is not the question anymore. It is, rather, how to?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01821.
PubMed

SCHULTE LJ, Roberts HG Jr
Commentary: Isolated tricuspid valve surgery: It's not for everyone.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 21. pii: S0022-5223(21)01805.
PubMed

LAZAR HL
Commentary: Developing accurate tools for predicting outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: More data are needed.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)01807.
PubMed

HULL TD, Leya GA, Axtell AL, Moonsamy P, et al
Lung transplantation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A call to modify the lung allocation score to decrease waitlist mortality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(21)01744.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIMAHARA Y, Fukushima S, Kawamoto N, Tadokoro N, et al
Additional survival benefit of bilateral in situ internal thoracic artery grafting with composite radial artery graft in total arterial off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)01733.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDREASSON A, Hoetzenecker K
Commentary: Why a routine venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support strategy is a good idea in lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)01729.
PubMed

KAKUTA T, Fukushima S, Minami K, Kawamoto N, et al
Incidence of and risk factors for pacemaker implantation after the modified Cryo-Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 6. pii: S0022-5223(21)01701.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARK JB
Commentary: Surgical aortic valve repair as the primary option for children with congenital aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 3. pii: S0022-5223(21)01693.
PubMed

LAZZARO R, Patton B, Inra ML
Commentary: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the thoracic surgeon: Choose wisely and preserve good judgment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1666-1667.
PubMed

SCARCI M, Raveglia F
Commentary: Thoracic surgery in COVID-19 patients is not a taboo: A change of mind and correct timing are essential in COVID-19 surgical complications management.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1665-1666.
PubMed

CHANG SH, Chen D, Paone D, Geraci TC, et al
Thoracic surgery outcomes for patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1654-1664.
PubMed Abstract available

BARRON D, Guariento A
Commentary: Lateral tunnel or extracardiac conduit for a Fontan operation: Is that your final answer?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1835-1836.
PubMed

OKEREKE I
Commentary: We need diversity in cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1789-1790.
PubMed

SCHWANN TA, Gaudino MFL
Commentary: To BIMA or not to BIMA, that should be the question, rather than how to BIMA.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1755-1756.
PubMed

FERRARIS VA
Commentary: Should patients receive home health care after coronary artery bypass grafting?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1741-1743.
PubMed

SADE RM, Carpenter AJ, D'Amico TA, Drake DH, et al
Unethical studies on transplantation in cardiothoracic surgery journals.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1647-1653.
PubMed

WEISEL RD
Farewell editorial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1601-1604.
PubMed

SHIRAGA K, Ozcelik N, Harris MA, Whitehead KK, et al
Imposition of Fontan physiology: Effects on strain and global measures of ventricular function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1813-1822.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFER M, Di Maria MV, Jaggers J, Stone ML, et al
High-degree Norwood neoaortic tapering is associated with abnormal flow conduction and elevated flow-mediated energy loss.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1791-1804.
PubMed Abstract available

DALEY M, d'Udekem Y
The optimal Fontan operation: Lateral tunnel or extracardiac conduit?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1825-1834.
PubMed

ORTMEYER KA, Raman V, Tiko-Okoye CS, Espinosa JA, et al
Goals, organizational change, advocacy, diversity literacy, and sustainability: A checklist for diversity in cardiothoracic surgery training programs.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1782-1787.
PubMed

CHEN J, Soultanis KM, Sun F, Gonzalez-Rivas D, et al
Outcomes of sleeve lobectomy versus pneumonectomy: A propensity score-matched study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1619-1628.
PubMed Abstract available

MARZOUK M, Kalavrouziotis D, Grazioli V, Meneas C, et al
Long-term outcome of the in situ versus free internal thoracic artery as the second arterial graft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1744-1752.
PubMed Abstract available

DEO SV, Sharma V, Altarabsheh SE, Raza S, et al
Home health care visits may reduce the need for early readmission after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1732-1739.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2021

KUBALA M, Bohbot Y, Rusinaru D, Marechaux S, et al
Atrial fibrillation in severe aortic stenosis: Prognostic value and results of aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)01680.
PubMed Abstract available

ORAVEC N, Arora RC, Bjorklund B, Gregora A, et al
Patient and caregiver preferences and prioritized outcomes for cardiac surgery: A scoping review and consultation workshop.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 27. pii: S0022-5223(21)01675.
PubMed Abstract available

LEGARE JF
Commentary: Are we really choosing between less delirium or better quality of life when comparing transcatheter aortic valve implantation with surgical aortic valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0022-5223(21)01664.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHUMER EM, Arghami A, Villavicencio MA
Commentary: Making it look like open cardiac surgery and better.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01650.
PubMed

SHENOY R, Okereke I
Commentary: Lung cancer resections during the pandemic.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01651.
PubMed

LEGARE JF
Commentary: Post operative atrial fibrillation: Out of sight out of mind.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01642.
PubMed

SUGIMOTO S, Date H, Miyoshi K, Otani S, et al
Long-term outcomes of living-donor lobar lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)01634.
PubMed Abstract available

HOOGMA DF, Venmans E, Al Tmimi L, Tournoy J, et al
Postoperative delirium and quality of life after transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement: A prospective observational study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S0022-5223(21)01626.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLMES SD, Ad N
Commentary: Postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Canary in a coal mine?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 15. pii: S0022-5223(21)01613.
PubMed

SINHA R, Herbst K, Romano JC
Status of women in congenital heart surgery: Results from a national survey.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0022-5223(21)01556.
PubMed Abstract available

CARREL T
Commentary: Isolated tricuspid valve surgery time has changed: From futile to a must.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0022-5223(21)01609.
PubMed

PAN E, Nielsen SJ, Mennander A, Bjorklund E, et al
Statins for secondary prevention and major adverse events after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)01536.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK I, Jeong DS, Park SJ, Ahn JH, et al
Impact of maze procedure in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation and persistent atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 9. pii: S0022-5223(21)01535.
PubMed Abstract available

PATUKALE A, Daley M, Betts K, Justo R, et al
Outcomes of pulmonary valve leaflet augmentation for transannular repair of tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1313-1320.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAMBETTI BR, Ng T
Commentary: Right middle lobe can be a friend or a foe after lobectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1424-1425.
PubMed

PRABHU NK, Andersen ND, Turek JW
Commentary: One size fits some-additional pulmonary blood flow at the Glenn operation and patient-specific factors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1359-1360.
PubMed

BAEK JS, Park CS, Choi ES, Yun TJ, et al
The impact of additional antegrade pulmonary blood flow at bidirectional Glenn shunt on long-term outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1346-1355.
PubMed Abstract available

NAIMO PS, Buratto E, Konstantinov IE
Truncal valve repair in children.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1337-1342.
PubMed

ARGHAMI A, Crestanello JA
Commentary: The fate of the saphenous vein conduit in coronary bypass.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1547.
PubMed

VO TX, Rubens FD
Commentary: Composite grafting with the saphenous vein-Y not?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1545-1546.
PubMed

SHAPIRA OM, Shapira-Daniels A
Commentary: Composite internal thoracic artery-saphenous vein grafts for coronary bypass: Can the two be used together?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1544-1545.
PubMed

GILES AE, Kidane B, Schellenberg M, Ball CG, et al
The Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax trial: A critical appraisal from the surgeon's perspective.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1428-1432.
PubMed

YAMAGISHI H, Chen-Yoshikawa TF, Oguma T, Hirai T, et al
Morphological and functional reserves of the right middle lobe: Radiological analysis of changes after right lower lobectomy in healthy individuals.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1417-1423.
PubMed Abstract available

FUDULU DP, Angelini GD
Flourish or perish: The UK academic surgeon model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1590-1594.
PubMed

HWANG HY, Lee Y, Sohn SH, Choi JW, et al
Equivalent 10-year angiographic and long-term clinical outcomes with saphenous vein composite grafts and arterial composite grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1535-1543.
PubMed Abstract available

ATLADOTTIR HO, Modrau IS, Jakobsen CJ, Torp-Pedersen CT, et al
Impact of perioperative course during cardiac surgery on outcomes in patients 80 years and older.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1568-1577.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2021

HESS NR, Hickey GW, Sultan I, Kilic A, et al
Redo orthotopic heart transplantation in the current era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)01506.
PubMed Abstract available

BANDO K, Ogawa T
Commentary: Surgical aortic valve replacement after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Is it time to reconsider the lifelong management?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)01505.
PubMed

RHEE Y, Park SJ, Lee JW
Epicardial left atrial appendage clip occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation during minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 28. pii: S0022-5223(21)01502.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAFAR F, Allen P, Bryant R 3rd, Tweddell JS, et al
A mapping algorithm for International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision codes for congenital heart surgery benchmark procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S0022-5223(21)01484.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHOETTLER FI, Akhyari P, Fedak PWM
Commentary: Going deep by employing myocardial molecular biology for precision cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S0022-5223(21)01496.
PubMed

AL-RADI OO
Commentary: The Everest of pediatric cardiac surgery: Unifocalization of aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)01483.
PubMed

HUANG Y, Dearani JA, Lahr BD, Stephens EH, et al
Surgical management of transvenous lead-induced tricuspid regurgitation in adult and pediatric patients with congenital heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(21)01419.
PubMed Abstract available

JEEVANANDAM V
Commentary: Redo heart transplantation: Lessons learned over the past 20 years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 6. pii: S0022-5223(21)01409.
PubMed

BADHWAR V
Robotic-assisted biatrial Cox-maze ablation for atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 5. pii: S0022-5223(21)01408.
PubMed

KIDANE B, Wakeam E, Meguid RA, Odell DD, et al
Administrative and clinical databases: General thoracic surgery perspective on approaches and pitfalls.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1146-1153.
PubMed

RYCHIK J
What "FUEL"s the Fontan circulation-solvitur ambulando!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1234-1238.
PubMed

ATTARD C, Monagle PT, d'Udekem Y, Mackay MT, et al
Long-term outcomes of warfarin versus aspirin after Fontan surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1218-1228.
PubMed Abstract available

BURT BM, Palivela N, Cekmecelioglu D, Paily P, et al
Safety of robotic first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1297-1305.
PubMed Abstract available

GERULL WD, Yang Z, Kreisel D, Nava R, et al
Local versus distant lung donor procurement does not influence short-term clinical outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1284-1293.
PubMed Abstract available

SUBRAMANIAN MP, Hu Y, Puri V, Kozower BD, et al
Administrative versus clinical databases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1173-1176.
PubMed

KURLANSKY P
The rocky exhilarating journey from data to wisdom.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1166-1169.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIERWALA PM, Verevkin A, Sgouropoulou S, Hasheminejad E, et al
Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery with bilateral internal thoracic arteries: Early outcomes and angiographic patency.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1109-1119.
PubMed Abstract available

MAZINE A, David TE, Lafreniere-Roula M, Feindel CM, et al
Early outcomes of the Bentall procedure after previous cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1063-1071.
PubMed Abstract available

WOJNARSKI CM, Elgudin Y, Rubelowsky JJ, Wilson BM, et al
Emerging trends in mediastinitis: National Veterans Health Administration experience with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1125-1130.
PubMed Abstract available

GHINCEA CV, Anderson DA, Ikeno Y, Roda GF, et al
Utility of neuromonitoring in hypothermic circulatory arrest cases for early detection of stroke: Listening through the noise.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1035-1045.
PubMed Abstract available

LAURIN C, Kalavrouziotis D, Mohammadi S
Commentary: Diamonds are forever: Not so for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 1. pii: S0022-5223(21)01403.
PubMed

GUENTHER TM, Brown LM
Commentary: Improving the clarity of the crystal ball in cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 1. pii: S0022-5223(21)01398.
PubMed

September 2021

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.
PubMed

DAVID TE, Lafreniere-Roula M, David CM, Issa H, et al
Outcomes of combined aortic and mitral valve replacement with reconstruction of the fibrous skeleton of the heart.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01314.
PubMed Abstract available

GRAU JB
Commentary: Statins for secondary prevention after coronary artery bypass grafting: Pleiotropic effects and dementia risk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01381.
PubMed

NOLY PE, Moriguchi J, Shah KB, Anyanwu AC, et al
A bridge-to-bridge approach to heart transplantation using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and total artificial heart.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01364.
PubMed Abstract available

MULLAN CW, Geirsson A
Commentary: Short-term pain, long-term gain with left ventricular function after mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)01370.
PubMed

CORDA R, Chrisomalis-Dring S, Crook S, Shawber CJ, et al
Propranolol treatment for chylothorax after congenital cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)01309.
PubMed Abstract available

SMITH DE, Kon ZN, Carillo JA, Chen S, et al
Early experience with donation after circulatory death heart transplantation using normothermic regional perfusion in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)01316.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

LUXFORD JC, Ayer JG, Betts K, Salve GG, et al
The Ross/Ross-Konno procedure in infancy is a safe and durable solution for aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)01281.
PubMed Abstract available

TRONCONE MJ, Mohammadi S, Kalavrouziotis D
Commentary: Subclinical thrombosis of transcatheter aortic valve replacement valves: Can we halt HALT?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 7. pii: S0022-5223(21)01297.
PubMed

August 2021

FUKUHARA S, Tanaka D, Brescia AA, Wai Sang SL, et al
Aortic valve reintervention in patients with failing transcatheter aortic bioprostheses: A statewide experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Aug 31. pii: S0022-5223(21)01257.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUNELLI A
Commentary: Lobectomy should be the exception rather than the rule to resect screen-detected stage I non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Aug 27. pii: S0022-5223(21)01253.
PubMed

MCKELLAR SH
Commentary: Are we living in the gilded age of treating mitral valve disease?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Aug 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01234.
PubMed

MAGRUDER JT, Yadav PK, Thourani VH
Commentary: Missing the trees for the forest: Transcatheter versus surgical approaches to secondary mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Aug 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01236.
PubMed

July 2021

OSHIMA Y, Sato S, Chen-Yoshikawa TF, Nakajima D, et al
Erector spinae muscle radiographic density is associated with survival after lung transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)01138.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG TKM, Akyuz K, Xu B, Gillinov AM, et al
Early surgery is associated with improved long-term survival compared to class I indication for isolated severe tricuspid regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)01135.
PubMed Abstract available

PENNATHUR A, Brunelli A, Criner G, Keshavarz H, et al
Definition and assessment of high risk in patients considered for lobectomy for stage I non-small cell lung cancer: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery expert panel consensus document.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)01129.
PubMed Abstract available

OKUNO T, Praz F, Kassar M, Biaggi P, et al
Surgical versus transcatheter repair for secondary mitral regurgitation: A propensity score-matched cohorts comparison.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 28. pii: S0022-5223(21)01128.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, Nguyen CTN, Kim KM, Yang B, et al
Aortic valve reintervention after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01112.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF
Commentary: The importance of achieving leaflet coaptation in mitral repair for functional mitral regurgitation: It's just math!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)01035.
PubMed

KAMEL MK, Lee B, Harrison SW, Port JL, et al
Sublobar resection is comparable to lobectomy for screen-detected lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 1. pii: S0022-5223(21)01011.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2021

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.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRKLIN JK
Commentary: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to heart transplantation: Will we revisit Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and the observer effect?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)00898.
PubMed

MISUMI Y, Kainuma S, Toda K, Miyagawa S, et al
Left ventricle-mitral valve ring size mismatch following ring annuloplasty for nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)00901.
PubMed Abstract available

CORAZZARI C, Matteucci M, Kolodziejczak M, Kowalewski M, et al
Impact of preoperative glycometabolic status on outcomes in cardiac surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S0022-5223(21)00880.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2021

IVEY-MIRANDA JB, Maulion C, Farrero-Torres M, Griffin M, et al
Risk stratification of patients listed for heart transplantation while supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)00877.
PubMed Abstract available

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Long-term outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement: Difficult to match!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)00804.
PubMed

EIKELBOOM R, Spooner AJ, Yamashita MH
Commentary: Mid-term outcomes in a real-world transcatheter aortic valve replacement population.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)00803.
PubMed

LAURIN C, Dagenais F
Commentary: Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement era: Where do we stand?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)00806.
PubMed

MULLER MORAN HR, Spooner AJ, Yamashita MH
Commentary: An all-access pass to transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 7. pii: S0022-5223(21)00776.
PubMed

PERCY ED, Harloff M, Hirji S, Tartarini RJ, et al
Outcomes of procedural complications in transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 4. pii: S0022-5223(21)00767.
PubMed Abstract available

JUNQUERA L, Kalavrouziotis D, Dumont E, Rodes-Cabau J, et al
Paradigm shifts in alternative access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: An update.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 3. pii: S0022-5223(21)00760.
PubMed

April 2021

CALLAHAN CP, Jegatheeswaran A, Barron DJ, Husain SA, et al
Factors associated with mortality or transplantation versus Fontan completion after cavopulmonary shunt for patients with tricuspid atresia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00745.
PubMed Abstract available

CELIK M, Durko AP, Bekkers JA, Oei FBS, et al
Outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement over three decades.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 28. pii: S0022-5223(21)00748.
PubMed Abstract available

BONACCHI M, Dokollari A, Parise O, Sani G, et al
Ministernotomy compared with right anterior minithoracotomy for aortic valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)00728.
PubMed Abstract available

TAMER S, Mastrobuoni S, Vancraeynest D, Lemaire G, et al
Late results of aortic valve repair for isolated severe aortic regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)00612.
PubMed Abstract available

HUSSAIN ST, Kalimi R
Commentary: Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: More than just a nuisance!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S0022-5223(21)00606.
PubMed

BJORN R, Nissinen M, Lehto J, Malmberg M, et al
Late incidence and recurrence of new-onset atrial fibrillation after isolated surgical aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 9. pii: S0022-5223(21)00587.
PubMed Abstract available

FORMICA F, Maestri F, Nicolini F
Commentary: In the era of mitral valve-in-valve therapy, mechanical prosthesis in young patients does not deserve to be forgotten.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 2. pii: S0022-5223(21)00580.
PubMed

CALDONAZO T, Kirov H, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, et al
Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 1. pii: S0022-5223(21)00558.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2021

ELBADAWI A, Elzeneini M, Elgendy IY, Megaly M, et al
Coronary artery bypass grafting after acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 31. pii: S0022-5223(21)00562.
PubMed Abstract available

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Aortic valve surgery in children: Repair now, Ross procedure later.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)00545.
PubMed

ELY S, Jiang SF, Dominguez DA, Patel AR, et al
Effect of thoracic surgery regionalization on long-term survival after lung cancer resection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)00530.
PubMed Abstract available

SMOOD B, Han JJ, Helmers M, Atluri P, et al
Mitral and aortic valve surgery during left ventricular assist device implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)00523.
PubMed

KIM HR, Kim WK, Kim HJ, Kim JB, et al
The fate of aortic valve after rheumatic mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)00529.
PubMed Abstract available

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: The aortic valve after rheumatic mitral valve surgery. Remarkably stable!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)00528.
PubMed

CHEN CY, Chan YH, Wu VC, Liu KS, et al
Bioprosthetic versus mechanical mitral valve replacements in patients with rheumatic heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)00512.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH, Charles EJ, Berens M, Clark MJ, et al
Barriers to atrial fibrillation ablation during mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S0022-5223(21)00518.
PubMed Abstract available

GANAPATHI AM, Lampert BC, Mokadam NA, Emani S, et al
Allocation changes in heart transplantation: What has really changed?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)00510.
PubMed Abstract available

PORTERIE J, Kalavrouziotis D, Dumont E, Paradis JM, et al
Clinical impact of the heart team on the outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement among octogenarians.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 11. pii: S0022-5223(21)00451.
PubMed Abstract available

DANIAL P, Neily A, Pontailler M, Gaudin R, et al
Ross procedure or complex aortic valve repair using pericardium in children: A real dilemma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)00419.
PubMed Abstract available

MOSCARELLI M, Gaudino M
Commentary: Surgery for low-risk aortic valve replacement: The road to extinction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S0022-5223(21)00433.
PubMed

ANTONOFF MB, Sofocleous CT, Callstrom MR, Nguyen QN, et al
The roles of surgery, stereotactic radiation, and ablation for treatment of pulmonary metastases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 6. pii: S0022-5223(21)00423.
PubMed

February 2021

FORMICA F, Maestri F, Gallingani A, Nicolini F, et al
Commentary: Mitral bioprosthesis versus mechanical prosthesis in severe chronic mitral regurgitation: Bioprosthesis wins the duel.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 27. pii: S0022-5223(21)00398.
PubMed

KARAS TZ, Accola KD
Commentary: Valve options for ischemic mitral regurgitation in an era of new technologies: ViV(a) la bioprosthetic.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S0022-5223(21)00392.
PubMed

WAN S, Hu J, Liu J
Reply: Anatomical or functional repair for ischemic mitral regurgitation: Find the right antidote!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)00172.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Commentary: Left ventricular function after mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 22. pii: S0022-5223(21)00366.
PubMed

BRIFFA N
Commentary: Surgical aortic valve replacement for the younger patient, but which one?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)00358.
PubMed

AMDANI S, Simpson KE, Thrush P, Shih R, et al
Hepatorenal dysfunction assessment with the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Excluding INR score predicts worse survival after heart transplant in pediatric Fontan patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)00262.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed

OVERBEY DM, Lodge AJ
Commentary: Neonatal heart transplant: A good option in a bad situation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 12. pii: S0022-5223(21)00260.
PubMed

BICHELL DP
Commentary: The importance and treachery of patient selection for neonatal heart transplant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 5. pii: S0022-5223(21)00240.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ-CAULO EA, Blanco-Herrera OR, Berastegui E, Arias-Dachary J, et al
Biological versus mechanical prostheses for aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 5. pii: S0022-5223(21)00217.
PubMed Abstract available

BERNARD J, Kalavrouziotis D, Marzouk M, Nader J, et al
Prosthetic choice in mitral valve replacement for severe chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation: Long-term follow-up.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(21)00193.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

ECKHAUSER A
Commentary: Neonatal heart transplant: Conservation status-critically endangered.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00197.
PubMed

HAWKINS RB, Mehaffey JH
Commentary: Is heart failure with moderately reduced ejection fraction a useful classification for cardiac surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)00179.
PubMed

LIN Y, Davis TJ, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Wojcik BM, et al
Neonatal heart transplant outcomes: A single institutional experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)00130.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB
Commentary: Robotic mitral valve surgery selection criteria: Screening algorithm or quantifying selection bias?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)33407.
PubMed

DEO SV, Sundaram V, Sahadevan J, Selvaganesan P, et al
Outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with heart failure with a midrange ejection fraction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)00132.
PubMed Abstract available

WARD A, Malaisrie SC, Andrei AC, Bonow RO, et al
Fate of moderate aortic regurgitation after cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 21. pii: S0022-5223(21)00011.
PubMed Abstract available

HAWKINS RB, Mehaffey JH
Commentary: Pathoanatomic differences in functional mitral regurgitation-a guide for future interventions?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 21. pii: S0022-5223(21)00151.
PubMed

LENTZ CARVALHO J, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Ommen SR, et al
Is anterior mitral valve leaflet length important in outcome of septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 21. pii: S0022-5223(21)00106.
PubMed Abstract available

ATTIA T, Yang Y, Svensson LG, Toth AJ, et al
Similar long-term survival after isolated bioprosthetic versus mechanical aortic valve replacement: A propensity-matched analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)00059.
PubMed Abstract available

BUDRA M, Janusauskas V, Drasutiene A, Zorinas A, et al
Midterm results of transventricular mitral valve repair: Single-center experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)00060.
PubMed Abstract available

GUARIENTO A, Blitzer D, Vida V
Commentary: Donor selection in heart transplantation: It's a match!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)00107.
PubMed

DONAHUE BS
Commentary: Preoperative nutritional status and mortality from cardiac surgery: Do we have your attention yet?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 13. pii: S0022-5223(21)00050.
PubMed

SOLTESZ EG
Commentary: Old problem, new solution: Epicardial annuloplasty with left ventricular support for functional mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)00022.
PubMed

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF
Commentary: Another epicardial device for secondary mitral regurgitation: Is this one different?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)00024.
PubMed

December 2020

WATANABE Y, Hattori A, Nojiri S, Matsunaga T, et al
Clinical impact of a small component of ground-glass opacity in solid-dominant clinical stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)33443.
PubMed Abstract available

MONDAL NK, Ghanta RK
Commentary: Getting better with every beat. Extending the clock with ex vivo perfusion for heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)33422.
PubMed

FORCILLO J, Edelman JJ, Thourani VH
Commentary: Yes! Size is important when performing aortic valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)33425.
PubMed

MILLA F, Thourani VH
Commentary: Transventricular mitral valve repair: Are we ready to move in reverse to repair P2 prolapse?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)33438.
PubMed

CHEMTOB RA, Wierup P, Mick SL, Javorski MJ, et al
A conservative screening algorithm to determine candidacy for robotic mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)33387.
PubMed Abstract available

WALLACE FRO, Buratto E, Naimo PS, Brink J, et al
Aortic valve repair in children without use of a patch.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)33336.
PubMed Abstract available

AL NATOUR RH, He C, Clark MJ, Welsh R, et al
The influence of tobacco load versus smoking status on outcomes following lobectomy for lung cancer in a statewide quality collaborative.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)33305.
PubMed Abstract available

HENNON M, Groman A, Kumar A, Castaldo L, et al
Correlation between perioperative outcomes and long-term survival for non-small lung cancer treated at major centers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)33194.
PubMed Abstract available

EIKELBOOM R, Yamashita MH
Commentary: Until the ideal aortic valve prosthesis is invented, pick your poison!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)33212.
PubMed

November 2020

IMBRIE-MOORE AM, Zhu Y, Park MH, Paulsen MJ, et al
Artificial papillary muscle device for off-pump transapical mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 30. pii: S0022-5223(20)33191.
PubMed Abstract available

TRUSTY PM, Bhat SS, Sadri V, Salim MT, et al
The role of flow stasis in transcatheter aortic valve leaflet thrombosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S0022-5223(20)33099.
PubMed Abstract available

GUARIENTO A, Oh N
Commentary: Just go with the flow: Transcatheter aortic valve thrombosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(20)33078.
PubMed

SUN C, Anraku M, Kawahara T, Karasaki T, et al
Respiratory strength and pectoralis muscle mass as measures of sarcopenia: Relation to outcomes in resected non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)33059.
PubMed Abstract available

SUZUKI K, Watanabe SI, Wakabayashi M, Saji H, et al
A single-arm study of sublobar resection for ground-glass opacity dominant peripheral lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0022-5223(20)33043.
PubMed Abstract available

DOENST T, Sigusch H
Surgical collateralization: The hidden mechanism for improving prognosis in chronic coronary syndromes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)33044.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Brophy JM
The controversy on the treatment of left main coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)33039.
PubMed

XU D, McBride E, Kalra K, Wong K, et al
Undersizing mitral annuloplasty alters left ventricular mechanics in a swine model of ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 6. pii: S0022-5223(20)33010.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2020

WARD AF, Lee R
Commentary: Left atrial appendage excision reduces long-term stroke rates-is it the operation or the treatment of atrial fibrillation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32912.
PubMed

DUAN Y, Xu H, Li B, Yuan X, et al
Effects of left atrial appendage surgical treatment on the incidence of ischemic cerebrovascular accidents in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S0022-5223(20)32874.
PubMed Abstract available

TSUTANI Y, Handa Y, Shimada Y, Ito H, et al
Comparison of cancer control between segmentectomy and wedge resection in patients with clinical stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 22. pii: S0022-5223(20)32833.
PubMed Abstract available

HAYWOOD N, Kron IL
Commentary: The over and under on ischemic mitral regurgitation repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 20. pii: S0022-5223(20)32836.
PubMed

MUENYI C, Ng T
Commentary: Sublobar resection, closing in as the standard in surgical management for a subgroup of patients with lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)32848.
PubMed

MUNERETTO C, Di Bacco L
Reply: The truth lies: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation trials on patients at intermediate risk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)32866.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Burns DJP, Wierup P
Commentary: Mitral valve repair: Voodoo, art, and science.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)32859.
PubMed

LANUTI M
Commentary: Comparing sleeve lobectomy with pneumonectomy for central lung cancer: A randomized study will never be conducted.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)32818.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Repair of degenerative mitral regurgitation: Science, art, or both?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)32809.
PubMed

MCCARTHY PM, Gerdisch M, Philpott J, Barnhart GR, et al
Three-year outcomes of the postapproval study of the AtriCure Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)32702.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2020

ALTSHULER PJ, Atluri P
Commentary: Tricuspid regurgitation: When a repair is not just a repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 30. pii: S0022-5223(20)32684.
PubMed

GOMES WJ
Commentary: The fate of patients with left main coronary artery disease may be dictated by distorted science.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32676.
PubMed

IBRAHIM M, Kilic A
Commentary: Heart transplantation using hepatitis C-positive donors: What are we waiting for?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 18. pii: S0022-5223(20)32652.
PubMed

BALSAM LB
Commentary: The shortfall of annular repair for functional tricuspid regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)32594.
PubMed

WOJNARSKI CM
Commentary: Evidence is mounting for early intervention in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 6. pii: S0022-5223(20)32468.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB
Commentary: Building bridges to the future of heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)32559.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Thourani VH
Commentary: Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve: Not yet a replacement for surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)32568.
PubMed

AMEDI A, Onohara D, Xu D, Suresh KS, et al
Hemodynamic outcomes after undersizing ring annuloplasty and focal suture annuloplasty for surgical repair of functional tricuspid regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 2. pii: S0022-5223(20)32476.
PubMed Abstract available

JUNG JC, Kim SI, Hwang HY, Sohn SH, et al
Serial ultrastructural evaluation of myocardial ischemic injury after infusion of del Nido cardioplegia in the human heart.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 1. pii: S0022-5223(20)32474.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2020

CHEN SW, Chen CY, Chien-Chia Wu V, Chou AH, et al
Mitral valve repair versus replacement in patients with rheumatic heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)32459.
PubMed Abstract available

CLEMENCE J JR, Caceres J, Ren T, Wu X, et al
Treatment of aortic valve endocarditis with stented or stentless valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 26. pii: S0022-5223(20)32456.
PubMed Abstract available

JAVADIKASGARI H, Chemtob RA, Gillinov AM, Pettersson GB, et al
Outcomes of mitral valve re-replacement for bioprosthetic structural valve deterioration.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)32455.
PubMed Abstract available

LIAKOPOULOS OJ
Commentary: Early surgery versus conservative management of asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: Is it time to rethink the guidelines?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S0022-5223(20)32423.
PubMed

YADAV PK, Meduri CU, Thourani VH
Commentary: Landing high, but not too high, yields fewer pacemakers after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S0022-5223(20)32421.
PubMed

WAN S, Wei X, Meng X
Commentary: Repairing the rheumatic mitral valve-Know the enemy and know yourself!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)32397.
PubMed

CARTER KT, O'Brien R, Larson SB, Creswell LL, et al
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a viable option as a bridge to heart transplant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 16. pii: S0022-5223(20)32393.
PubMed Abstract available

SILVERMAN M, Padala M
Commentary: Multifaceted challenges with choosing between mitral valve repair and replacement for rheumatic heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 15. pii: S0022-5223(20)32404.
PubMed

CHEN KN
Commentary: Not only safety but also efficacy is required in repeat pulmonary resection for second non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 8. pii: S0022-5223(20)32360.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Rheumatic mitral valve repair: Where is the real word?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)32253.
PubMed

July 2020

CHEN YH, Chang HH, Liao TW, Leu HB, et al
Membranous septum length predicts conduction disturbances following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32230.
PubMed Abstract available

TAM DY, Rushani D, Fremes SE
Commentary: When less is not more-volume-outcome relationships in aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)32222.
PubMed

D'ANDRILLI A, Rendina EA
Commentary: Second ipsilateral metachronous lung cancer: What to do?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 24. pii: S0022-5223(20)32224.
PubMed

HATTORI A, Matsunaga T, Watanabe Y, Fukui M, et al
Repeated anatomical pulmonary resection for metachronous ipsilateral second non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 16. pii: S0022-5223(20)32150.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRKLIN JK
Commentary: Heart transplant second chances: Retransplantation should be supported by allocation algorithms.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 15. pii: S0022-5223(20)32167.
PubMed

KIRKLIN JK
Commentary: Absence of ventricular assist device-related risk for rejection after heart transplantation: Good news given the "new normal".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)32053.
PubMed

ALTSHULER PJ, Atluri P
Commentary: Defining the role for rapid deployment valves in aortic valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 11. pii: S0022-5223(20)32005.
PubMed

NARAHARI AK, Mehaffey JH, Chandrabhatla AS, Baderdinni PK, et al
A 30-year analysis of National Institutes of Health-funded cardiac transplantation research: Surgeons lead the way.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)31982.
PubMed Abstract available

YOKOYAMA Y, Takagi H, Kuno T
Early surgery versus conservative management of asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)31984.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2020

TAKAHASHI M, Sowa T, Tokumasu H, Gomyoda T, et al
Comparison of three nutritional scoring systems for outcomes after complete resection of non-small cell lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)31751.
PubMed Abstract available

WHITE A, Bozso SJ, Lakey O, Hong Y, et al
Rapid deployment valves versus conventional tissue valves for aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)31738.
PubMed Abstract available

MICELI A, Moneta AA, Donatelli F, Glauber M, et al
Commentary: The importance of annulus in percutaneous mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)31786.
PubMed

LENOIR M, Emmott A, Bouhout I, Poirier N, et al
Autograft remodeling after the Ross procedure by cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging: Aortic stenosis versus insufficiency.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 27. pii: S0022-5223(20)31556.
PubMed Abstract available

MUNERETTO C, Solinas M, Folliguet T, Di Bartolomeo R, et al
Sutureless versus transcatheter aortic valves in elderly patients with aortic stenosis at intermediate risk: A multi-institutional study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 15. pii: S0022-5223(20)31394.
PubMed Abstract available

BANDO K
Commentary: Finding the best alternative for transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Is it the transcarotid approach?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 1. pii: S0022-5223(20)31286.
PubMed

May 2020

NAPPI F, Antoniou GA, Nenna A, Michler R, et al
Treatment options for ischemic mitral regurgitation: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 27. pii: S0022-5223(20)31262.
PubMed Abstract available

EDELMAN JJ, Meduri CU, Thourani VH
Commentary: The role of sutureless aortic valves in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)31265.
PubMed

HUANG H, Wang Q, Xu J, Wu Y, et al
Comparison of catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: A systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 18. pii: S0022-5223(20)31143.
PubMed Abstract available

FORMICA F
Commentary: It is not yet time for the sunset of aortic valve surgery!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 15. pii: S0022-5223(20)31138.
PubMed

MORICHI H, Itatani K, Yamazaki S, Numata S, et al
Influences of mitral annuloplasty on left ventricular flow dynamics assessed with 3-dimensional cine phase-contrast flow magnetic resonance imaging.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 15. pii: S0022-5223(20)31103.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM HJ, Lee EJ, Jung SH, Lee JW, et al
Cerebral atherosclerosis and early ischemic stroke after left-sided valve replacement surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)31110.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Watt TMF, Murray SL, Rosenbloom LM, et al
Rheumatic mitral valve repair or replacement in the valve-in-valve era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 11. pii: S0022-5223(20)31090.
PubMed Abstract available

KHIABANI AJ, MacGregor RM, Bakir NH, Manghelli JL, et al
The long-term outcomes and durability of the Cox-Maze IV procedure for atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 May 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)31065.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2020

MURANA G, Leone A, Pacini D
Commentary: Carotid is the best alternative for femoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)31003.
PubMed

JUNQUERA L, Kalavrouziotis D, Cote M, Dumont E, et al
Results of transcarotid compared with transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)30790.
PubMed Abstract available

NAFDAY HB, Grossi EA
Commentary: Decoding transcatheter treatment of functional mitral regurgitation: The balancing act-where do we sit on the seesaw?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30812.
PubMed

LEONE A, Murana G, Pacini D
Commentary: Transapical aortic valve replacement: There are other fish in the sea.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30767.
PubMed

MACGREGOR RM, Khiabani AJ, Bakir NH, Manghelli JL, et al
Impact of age on atrial fibrillation recurrence following surgical ablation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)30745.
PubMed Abstract available

DOENST T, Haddad H, Stebbins A, Hill JA, et al
Renal function and coronary bypass surgery in patients with ischemic heart failure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)30742.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2020

PAONE G, Grubb KJ
Commentary: Surgical or transapical aortic valve replacement? Does the answer matter if you are asking the wrong question?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)30713.
PubMed

GELIJNS AC, Moskowitz AJ, O'Gara PT, Giustino G, et al
Transcatheter mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation: Evaluating the evidence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30630.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Watt TMF, Rosenbloom LM, Murray SL, et al
Anterior versus posterior leaflet mitral valve repair: A propensity-matched analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30520.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2020

STACHON P, Kaier K, Oettinger V, Bothe W, et al
Transapical aortic valve replacement versus surgical aortic valve replacement: A subgroup analyses for at-risk populations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)30517.
PubMed Abstract available

PORTERIE J, Kalavrouziotis D, Mohammadi S
Commentary: Subclinical valve thrombosis: A game-changer issue in transcatheter aortic valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30494.
PubMed

SARVANANTHAN S, Barlow CW
Commentary: Subclinical valve thrombosis-Are all transcatheter aortic valves created equal?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30477.
PubMed

JOHNSTON DR, Griffith BP, Puskas JD, Bavaria JE, et al
Intermediate-term outcomes of aortic valve replacement using a bioprosthesis with a novel tissue.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30474.
PubMed Abstract available

HEITKEMPER M, Sivakumar S, Hatoum H, Dollery J, et al
Simple 2-dimensional anatomic model to predict the risk of coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30435.
PubMed Abstract available

WOLDENDORP K, Doyle MP, Black D, Ng M, et al
Subclinical valve thrombosis in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30434.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIVASSO P, Bruno VD
Commentary: Surgical aortic valve bioprostheses are still around and looking good.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30415.
PubMed

January 2020

BURNS DJP
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass with bilateral internal thoracic arteries: Could smaller be considered better?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 31. pii: S0022-5223(20)30238.
PubMed

VALLELY MP, Hameed I, Gaudino M
Commentary: The evolution of coronary artery bypass surgery: Toward a better operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 22. pii: S0022-5223(20)30197.
PubMed

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