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Articles published in Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

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    October 2026
  1. DE PAULIS R, Folino G, Berrebi A, Casselman FPA, et al
    EACTS Expert Consensus Document on aortic valve repair and valve-sparing aortic root replacement procedures.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag182.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  2. MAZUR P, Papakonstantinou K, Kang J, Leontyev S, et al
    Minimally-invasive tricuspid valve operations: three decades of Leipzig experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Oct 6:ezag238. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2026
  3. AKANSEL S, Kofler M, Kempfert J, Falk V, et al
    Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: Current evidence and best practice models.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Sep 23:ezag227. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2026
  4. DE PAULIS R, Italiano G, Folino G, Ciccarelli G, et al
    Reparative surgery for regurgitant bicuspid aortic valves.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Aug 28:ezag215. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  5. NASSO G, Speziale G
    RE-LOCK and TRACK: A Reproducible Minimally Invasive Repair for Bileaflet Mitral Disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag211.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. DE PAULIS R
    Invited Commentary of "Aortic Growth After Isolated Aortic Valve Repair in Patients With Aortic Regurgitation Without Primary Aneurysm Indication" by Zito Et Al.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag183.
    PubMed    


  7. ROGERS LJ, Tam DY, Chu A, Lee DS, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes of Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Replacement: A 25-Year Province-Wide Cohort Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag201.
    PubMed    


    July 2026
  8. KIRMANI BH, Gillinov AM, Rogers LJ, Maier R, et al
    Anti-thrombotic therapy after mitral valve surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jul 29:ezag204. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. MOSCARELLI M, Pibarot P, Van Mieghem N, Lancellotti P, et al
    The role of selective multidetector computed tomography after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jul 22:ezag200. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  10. Corrigendum to: 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease: Developed by the task force for the management of valvular heart disease of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association for Cardio-Thorac
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag193.
    PubMed    


  11. CHONG C, Chang G
    Incidence of Conduction Disturbances and Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Annuloplasty During Minimally Invasive Mitral Surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag198.
    PubMed    


    June 2026
  12. PONTAILLER M, Bernheim S, Pavy C, Moreau De Bellaing A, et al
    Mitral valve anomalies in transposition of the great arteries.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jun 25:ezag189. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. GOVERS PJ, Kawczynski MJ, Heuts S, Veen KM, et al
    Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Defining High-volume Centres Using Prospective Data.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag177.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2026
  14. SHAREW B, Sallam A, Razavi AA, Nowacki AS, et al
    Impact of Transcatheter or Surgical Mitral Repair on Arrhythmic Burden in Patients With Mitral Valve Prolapse.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag131.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. HEUTS S, Marin-Cuartas M, Borger MA
    Longer-Term Follow-up of Self-Expanding Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low Risk Patients: What Does the Data Tell Us?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag120.
    PubMed    


  16. ZITO F, Takkenberg JJM, Melina G, Lansac E, et al
    Aortic Growth After Isolated Aortic Valve Repair in Patients With Aortic Regurgitation Without Primary Aneurysm Indication.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag163.
    PubMed    


  17. WEIXLER V, Cleuziou J
    Beyond survival - Tricuspid valve as key determinant for long-term success after ccTGA repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 May 9:ezag174. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  18. SERVITO M, Tawfik J, Tam DY, Tarola C, et al
    The Right Valve at the Right Time: aortic Valve Choice in Women Planning Pregnancy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 May 7:ezag168. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  19. XIAO B, Li M, Liu L, Shi J, et al
    Transapical transcatheter valve implantation for aortic regurgitation: a multicenter, prospective trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 May 5:ezag065. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2026
  20. MARIN-CUARTAS M, de Waha S, Borger MA
    Surgical Implications of the 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease: Key Recommendations Bridging Guidelines and Clinical Practice.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Apr 24:ezag158. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  21. ARAI H, Grau JB
    Beyond annuloplasty: Anatomy-based tricuspid valve repair for right ventricular dysfunction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Apr 22:ezag160. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  22. MYAGMARDORJ R, Fortuni F, Mantegazza V, van Wijngaarden AL, et al
    Extent and progression of cardiac damage in patients with primary mitral regurgitation undergoing surgical repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Apr 10:ezag149. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. GAAL J, Diaz-Gil D, von Mueffling A, Zajac C, et al
    Fibroelastic remodeling of the endocardium on the right side of the heart: Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Apr 3:ezag143. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. DE KEIJZER AR, Notenboom ML, van Kimmenade RRJ, Geuzebroek GSC, et al
    Prevalence, Aetiology, and Progression of Mitral Valve Regurgitation in Patients Diagnosed with Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag135.
    PubMed    



  25. Erratum to: Evolution of Right Ventricular Function and Pulmonary Artery Coupling After Transapical Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag147.
    PubMed    


  26. AZZOLA GUICCIARDI N, Alfieri O
    What Is the 10-Year Reoperation Rate After Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Disease?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag154.
    PubMed    


    March 2026
  27. BEJAND EA, Suwita BM, Akowuah E, Deshpande R, et al
    Computed Tomography in Preoperative Planning of Minimally Invasive Valvular Heart Surgery: A Systematic Review of Mixed Evidence and Clinical Application.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Mar 28:ezag101. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  28. KHARGI SDM, Grashuis P, Veen KM, Kluin J, et al
    Maternal, Valvular, and Foetal Outcomes of Pregnancy following Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Mar 26:ezag137. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. FARBER G, Zimpfer D, Garbade J, Lavee J, et al
    Concomitant tricuspid valve surgery during heartmate 3 LVAD implantation and long-term outcomes: Insights from the ELEVATE registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Mar 23:ezag106. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. ANSELMI A, Hell M, Baldus S, Petronio AS, et al
    Evolution of right ventricular function and pulmonary artery coupling after transapical transcatheter mitral valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Mar 20:ezag107. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. TAGLIAFIERRO M, Kanade R, Kirilina D, Mitchell W, et al
    Double Valve Surgery Reduces Heart Failure Readmissions Compared to Isolated Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in High-Grade Multivalvular Stenosis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag102.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2026
  32. MEHAFFEY JH, Jagadeesan V, Bowdish M, Chauhan D, et al
    Young transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Shifting risk and outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Feb 18:ezag103. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  33. CRESCE GD, Zoni D, Grazioli V, Tropea I, et al
    Endoscopic combined aortic and mitral valve surgery: Feasibility and mid-term outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Feb 11:ezag091. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  34. ITALIANO G, Belli M, Folino G, Lassandro Pepe F, et al
    An innovative echocardiographic scoring system for bicuspid aortic valve repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Feb 5:ezag085. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. SCHAEFFER T, Bellastrada T, Kienmoser D, Matsubara M, et al
    Surgical Outcome of Supra-Valvular Aortic Stenosis: A 50-Year Single-Centre Experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag062.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  36. MAZUR P, Gadelkarim I, Marin-Cuartas M, Leontyev S, et al
    Obesity Does Not Influence the Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair for Mitral Regurgitation: A Longitudinal Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag064.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. WEIXLER V, Greenwell A, Howell A, Samman B, et al
    Over 40 Years of Experience With Aortic Valve Surgery in the Paediatric Population-What Is the Current Best Strategy?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag063.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. FANG L, Zheng Y, Zhao N, Dai H, et al
    The Use of Root Computed Tomography Angiography as Morphological Evaluation for Aortic Valve Repair and Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezaf479.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. EHRLICH T, Abeln KB, Froede L, Zacek P, et al
    Sinotubular Stabilization in Isolated Tricuspid and Quadricuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag056.
    PubMed    


  40. BERGER M, Golks J, Gleissner L, Senfter T, et al
    Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Artificial Aortic Valves: Impact of Tilted Implantation on Haemodynamics.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag041.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. SARIKOUCH S, Boethig D, Avsar M, Ciubotaru A, et al
    20-Year Experience With Decellularized Pulmonary Homografts for Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag087.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  42. VAN PUTTEN SE, Klop IDG, Nieuwkerk PT, Friguech B, et al
    Five-Year Quality of Life Outcome from a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Aortic Valve Replacement through Upper Hemisternotomy and Full Median Sternotomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Feb 2:ezag077. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2026
  43. BRANCACCIO G, Cantarutti N, Procino G, Iacobelli R, et al
    Long-term durability of pediatric mitral valve repair: balancing stenosis and regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 30:ezag078. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. DAVID TE
    How aortic valve-sparing operations came to life.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 28:ezag060. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  45. KOHNO H, Matsumiya G, Saiki Y, Sakata Y, et al
    Improved survival with concomitant surgery for aortic regurgitation during continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 24:ezag052. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. LU R, Dismorr M, Glaser N, Sartipy U, et al
    Types of bleeding following mechanical aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 21:ezag046. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  47. KIM JH, Kim JB, Kim HR, Yoo JS, et al
    Impact of surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation on ventricular function and remodeling after aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 20:ezag038. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  48. EID M, Ducroix A, Van SD, Ammi M, et al
    Major vascular complications after percutaneous transfemoral approach for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in propensity-matched cohort: impact on clinical outcomes and survival.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 19:ezag035. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  49. LEE CB, Schweiger V, Schwarzkopf D, Kukucka M, et al
    Outcomes of Transcatheter mitral valve implantation for failed bioprostheses and annulopla sty rings.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 13:ezag031. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  50. HANDA K, Maeda K, Pak K, Yanagino Y, et al
    Left atrial volume index as a risk predictor in isolated surgical aortic valve replacement: results from the multicenter aortic valve replacement registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 12:ezag022. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. KAHROVIC A, Herkner H, Werner P, Angleitner P, et al
    Automated suture securing technology in mitral valve surgery: a strategy to reduce prosthetic dehiscence?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 9:ezag013. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  52. PROVOST B, Weixler V, Fournier E, Howell A, et al
    Fully supported Ross procedure is associated with neo-aortic regurgitation in adolescents and young adults.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 8:ezag019. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  53. HOKFELT G, Clarelin A, Hoglund M, Dismorr M, et al
    Long-Term Durability of the Sorin Soprano Aortic Bioprosthetic Valve-A Swedish Nationwide Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezaf469.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  54. BONAROS N, Gollmann-Tepekoylu C, Palmen M, Ajmone N, et al
    Mitral Annular Disjunction: A Roadmap for the Surgeon.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezaf461.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. JIN W, Hashim SW, Mckay RG, Mather J, et al
    Early and Intermediate Outcomes of Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration to Treat Mitral Annular Calcification.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag016.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2025
  56. COSTA G, Barbanti M, Rosato S, Badoni G, et al
    Ten-Year outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement: extended follow-up from the OBSERVANT study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 29:ezaf476. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  57. BERRETTA P, Malvindi PG, Di Eusanio M
    A surgeons-only transcatheter aortic valve implantation programme: what did we learn after 1000 procedures.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 22:ezaf453. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  58. MAGOULIOTIS DE, Sicouri S, Ramlawi B
    Endo-Aortic Balloon Occlusion versus Transthoracic Clamping in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Harmonising the Evidence.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 18:ezaf474. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  59. HINOJOSA W, Velazquez-Martin M, Lopez-Gude MJ, Escribano-Subias P, et al
    Comment on the Article Titled "Tricuspid Regurgitation and Pulmonary Haemodynamics after Pulmonary Endarterectomy" Published by Vanhoof ET Al.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 17:ezaf464. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  60. ABELN KB, Becker SL, Muller SE, Schneider M, et al
    Role of the ross procedure and stentless biological prostheses in acute aortic valve endocarditis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 17:ezaf460. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. POLZL L, Lohmann R, Engler C, Ioannou-Nikolaidou M, et al
    The silent cost of gender in mitral valve surgery: a propensity-score matched analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 14:ezaf451. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. TOMSIC A, Girdauskas E
    How atrial is atrial functional mitral regurgitation?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 9:ezaf441. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  63. MCGRATH D, Sun C, Zhu M, Warner P, et al
    Incidence and outcomes of surgical bailout for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 4:ezaf435. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. TAGUCHI T, Maeda K, Yanagino Y, Ohmori T, et al
    Effect of mitral annular calcification on outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 4:ezaf437. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. BERRETTA P, Nakamura M, Fiore A, Lamelas J, et al
    Surgical techniques and outcomes for atrial functional mitral regurgitation: Insights from the mini mitral international registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Dec 3:ezaf438. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  66. MILOJEVIC M, Myers PO, Falk V, Bavaria JE, et al
    Methodological Appraisal of Ongoing Trial of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Younger Patients: From Incentives to Guideline-Informing Evidence.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf348.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  67. BRANCACCIO G, Letizia A, Verrengia M, Bordonaro V, et al
    Short- and Mid-term Cardiac Ventricular Remodelling After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adults With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf432.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2025
  68. KO K, Heuts S, Tjien ATJ, Nia PS, et al
    Textbook outcome in mitral valve surgery - Results from The Netherlands Heart Registration.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 25:ezaf422. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. AKANSEL S, Dini M, Pitts L, Greve D, et al
    Early outcomes and risk factors associated with second cross-clamping in mitral valve repair: A propensity-matched minimally invasive cohort analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 24:ezaf421. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. WANG H, Zhu Y, Zhou W, Tian J, et al
    A nomogram for predicting residual mitral regurgitation in patients with obstructive hypertrohpic cardiomyopathy undergoing transapical beating-heart septal myecotmy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 17:ezaf418. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. WOLF SEM, Kucera JA, Gregg AC, Di Franco A, et al
    Five-year outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 14:ezaf400. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  72. PRAZ F, Lanz J, Adamo M, Borger M, et al
    Reply to Garcia-Villarreal et al. concerning the 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease (VHD).
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 11:ezaf393. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  73. GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
    Questioning the Evidence for Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 11:ezaf398. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  74. LI X, Song S
    The Critical Role of Concomitant Revascularization in Mitral Valve Surgery for Post-Infarction Papillary Muscle Rupture.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Nov 11:ezaf392. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  75. HE Q, Lin X, Jiang H, Dou Z, et al
    Mid-term Outcomes of the Ross II Procedure in Infants and Young Children with Irreparable Mitral Disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf359.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2025
  76. FIOCCO A, Besola L, De Carlo M, Whitlock RP, et al
    Transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement. A critical review of current real-world practice.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 28:ezaf373. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  77. ALABBADI S, Sallam A, Tam D, Bowdish M, et al
    Hospital variation in aortic valve replacement approach selection for aortic stenosis in patients under 65.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 27:ezaf371. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  78. VAN HD, Van Nguyen MC, Danh DH, Vuong NL, et al
    Long-term incidence and risk factors of subaortic pannus overgrowth after bileaflet mechanical aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 23:ezaf363. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  79. GIRDAUSKAS E, Stock S, Hofbauer D, Petersen J, et al
    Towards a more standardized bicuspid aortic valve repair: rationale and design of the CONTOUR trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 22:ezaf360. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. YOSHIDA H, Shinkawa T, Maeda T, Nakayama Y, et al
    Surgical transition in pediatric aortic valve replacement: Long-Term outcomes of the konno and ross procedures.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 3:ezaf341. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. PYEATTE SR, Rahimi M, Braasch MC, Marghitu T, et al
    Outcomes of Mitral Valve Surgery for Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation vs Ventricular Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf319.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2025
  82. ANKERSMIT HJ PROF, Auer J Prof
    Evidence behind guideline recommendations for transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve intervention.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 26:ezaf304. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  83. VANHOOF B, Staal DP, Quarck RA, Van Langenhoven L, et al
    Tricuspid Regurgitation and Pulmonary Haemodynamics After Pulmonary Endarterectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf298.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  84. WASFY JH, Etiwy M, Zhao Y, Gustus SK, et al
    Aortic valve replacement and mortality in asymptomatic individuals with severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular hypertrophy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 1:ezaf211. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2025
  85. SALEM R, Rashid H, Karimian-Tabrizi A, Hlavicka J, et al
    Twenty years' experience with minimally invasive aortic valve repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 29:ezaf294. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. KOFLER M, Berretta P, Bonaros N, Cresce GD, et al
    Endo-aortic balloon occlusion Vs. transthoracic clamping in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 26:ezaf258. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  87. MASSIMI G, Matteucci M, De Bonis M, Kowalewski M, et al
    Repair versus Replacement in mitral valve papillary muscle rupture: a multicenter study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 22:ezaf284. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. MCCULLOUGH KA, Eisenga JB, Banwait JK, Hale SM, et al
    Surgical ablation of preexisting atrial fibrillation during aortic valve replacement in Medicare beneficiaries.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 19:ezaf278. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  89. ALABBADI SH, Iribarne A, Rodes-Cabau J, Doenst T, et al
    The evolving risk of infective endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 13:ezaf274. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  90. ZANNIS K, Messi P, Biondi R, Khelil N, et al
    Early follow-up of Roman Arch mitral valve repair technique: the Paris experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 4:ezaf262. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  91. PRAZ F, Borger MA, Lanz J, Marin-Cuartas M, et al
    2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf276.
    PubMed    


    July 2025
  92. BAYON MA, Scheurwater MA, Verberkmoes NJ, Mariani MA, et al
    "Concomitant surgical ablation in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardiac surgery for isolated coronary and aortic valve disease: a multicentre study from The Netherlands Heart Registration".
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 28:ezaf244. doi: 10.1093.
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    Anterior leaflet prolapse: does the evidence imply the need for a change in our repair strategy?
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