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August 2024

BAKIR NH, Bernabei A, Burns DJP, Blackstone EH, et al
Durability of Annuloplasty in Patients with Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation Associated with Atrial Fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 26:S0022-5223(24)00763.
PubMed Abstract available

KAZA AK
Commentary: The Ross Procedure is a Durable Solution for Children with Complex Aortic Valve Disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 23:S0022-5223(24)00710.
PubMed

ASHRAF SF, Da Silva JP, Castro-Medina M, Viegas M, et al
The Cone repair Allows Right Ventricle Rehabilitation with Excellent Tricuspid Valve Function Following the Starnes Procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 22:S0022-5223(24)00708.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMLAWI B, Deeb GM, Mumtaz M, Bajwa T, et al
Four-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter or Contemporary Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement from the Evolut Low Risk Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 22:S0022-5223(24)00707.
PubMed

BURNS DJP
Commentary: Surgical aortic valve replacement - could the pendulum be swinging back?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 14:S0022-5223(24)00694.
PubMed

Commentator Discussion: Modeling of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation after aortic root replacement using 3-dimensional artificial intelligence algorithm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 10:S0022-5223(24)00623.
PubMed

Commentator Discussion: Mitral valve repair with leaflet resection versus preservation for degenerative posterior leaflet prolapse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 8:S0022-5223(24)00622.
PubMed

Commentator Discussion: Mitral valve surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Aug 2:S0022-5223(24)00612.
PubMed

July 2024

LAU C, Ram E, Harik L, Soletti G Jr, et al
Aortic Valve Degeneration After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement in Patients with Bicuspid Aortopathy or Connective Tissue Disorder.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 29:S0022-5223(24)00661.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAUVETTE V, Chaud GJ, Laurin C, Marzouk M, et al
Long-Term Results of Patients Undergoing a Ross Procedure After a Previous Aortic Valve Surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 27:S0022-5223(24)00660.
PubMed Abstract available

FEIRER N, Buchner A, Weber M, Lang M, et al
Mechanical versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: Insights from Propensity Score Matching on Survival and Reoperation Rates.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 25:S0022-5223(24)00652.
PubMed Abstract available

HASAN I, Sultan I
Commentary: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Explantation: Surgical Strategies for Superior Outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 23:S0022-5223(24)00629.
PubMed

JELENC M, Jelenc B, Habjan S, Fries P, et al
Aortic valve cusp size and shape in dilated trileaflet aortic roots.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 18:S0022-5223(24)00621.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON Y, Kim HJ, Kim JB, Kim HR, et al
Mitral Valve Repair with Leaflet Resection versus Preservation for Degenerative Posterior Leaflet Prolapse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 2:S0022-5223(24)00549.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK I, Yang JH, Sung K, Jun TG, et al
Valve-sparing root replacement in children with connective tissue disease: Long-term risk of aortic events.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:182-192.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Outcomes of concomitant myectomy and left ventricular apical aneurysm repair in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:96-103.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN D, Schaff HV, Greason KL, Huang Y, et al
Mechanical or Biological Prosthesis for Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 45 to 74 Years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 1:S0022-5223(24)00551.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2024

SIRSET-BECKER T, Clark A, Flaherty JD, Mehta CK, et al
Modeling of Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation after Aortic Root Replacement Using 3-Dimensional Artificial Intelligence Algorithm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 29:S0022-5223(24)00546.
PubMed Abstract available

SHARAF OM, Beaver TM
Aortic Valve 2024: Which Valve for Which Patient?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 29:S0022-5223(24)00545.
PubMed

DEL PORTILLO JH, Kalavrouziotis D, Dumont E, Paradis JM, et al
5-Year Outcomes of Trans Carotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 25:S0022-5223(24)00539.
PubMed Abstract available

SHRAER N, Youssefi P, Garufi L, Debauchez M, et al
External aortic annuloplasty with a dedicated expansible ring improves outcomes in remodeling root repair compared to homemade Dacron ring.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 22:S0022-5223(24)00535.
PubMed Abstract available

SONG K, Lee JH, Woo HT, Kim YS, et al
Surgical Outcome of Mitral Valve Surgery in Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation Compared with Degenerative Etiology.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 13:S0022-5223(24)00515.
PubMed Abstract available

VIANNA E, Kramer B, Tarraf S, Gillespie C, et al
Aortic diameter is a poor predictor of aortic tissue failure metrics in patients with ascending aneurysms.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2049-2059.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2024

JACQUEMYN X, Van Onsem E, Dufendach K, Brown JA, et al
Machine-Learning Approaches for Risk Prediction in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 28:S0022-5223(24)00448.
PubMed Abstract available

JUAREZ-CASSO FM, Schaff HV, Todd A, Arghami A, et al
Simultaneous Tricuspid Valve Repair at the Time of Mitral Valve Surgery: Determinants of Postoperative Pacemaker Implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 27:S0022-5223(24)00449.
PubMed Abstract available

WATANABE G, Kumamaru H, Kinukawa N, Shibata T, et al
Successful launch of robot-assisted mitral valve repair in Japan under universal health coverage.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 25:S0022-5223(24)00445.
PubMed Abstract available

HYNDS MA, Hayashi H, Kurlansky P, Zhao Y, et al
Medium-Term Outcomes of Concomitant Aortic Valve Repair in Patients with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 25:S0022-5223(24)00447.
PubMed Abstract available

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

SILVESTRY SC
Commentary: Tricuspid repair and left ventricular assist device: A new baseline.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1821-1822.
PubMed

April 2024

GERDISCH MW, Hagberg RC, Perchinsky MJ, Joseph M, et al
Low-Dose Warfarin with a Novel Mechanical Aortic Valve: Interim Registry Results at 5-Year Follow-Up.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 20:S0022-5223(24)00359.
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

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

RAJESH K, Chung M, Levine D, Norton E, et al
Long-term outcomes after aortic root replacement for bicuspid aortic valve-associated aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 5:S0022-5223(24)00204.
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Discussion to: Outcomes of neo-aortic valve and root surgery late after arterial switch operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1402-1403.
PubMed

JASINSKI MJ
AV repair does not like the "one-size-fits-all" definition.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e96-e97.
PubMed

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

SINGH SK, Elefteriades J, Takayama H
Discussion to: Reintervention after valve-sparing aortic root replacement: A comprehensive analysis of 781 David V procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1239-1240.
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.
PubMed Abstract available

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

KIM MS, Lee SH
Reply: Atrial fibrillation surgery concomitant with mitral valve surgery: Much more than gilding the lily.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 15:S0022-5223(24)00181.
PubMed

Discussion to: Surgery and transcatheter intervention for degenerative mitral regurgitation in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 13:S0022-5223(24)00091.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

URBANSKI PP, Atieh A, Lehmkuhl L, Irimie V, et al
Selective sinus replacement for aortic root repair in bicuspid aortopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:908-917.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2024

KATAOKA N, Imamura T
How to demonstrate the clinical implication of concomitant intervention to atrial fibrillation in patients receiving mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 28:S0022-5223(24)00113.
PubMed

DAVID TE, Park J, Steve Fan CP
Mitral valve surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 28:S0022-5223(24)00104.
PubMed Abstract available

JASINSKI MJ, Joshua M, Jasinski J, Kosiorowska K, et al
Valve-sparing operations in patients with Marfan syndrome: There is a room for improvement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e35-e36.
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.
PubMed Abstract available

CUI H, Schaff HV, Olson TP, Geske JB, et al
Cardiopulmonary exercise test in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:701-710.
PubMed Abstract available

GLOWER DD
Commentary: Exercise testing in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: The known unknowns.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:711-712.
PubMed

WAN S, Zhao Q, Wang CS
Commentary: Robotic mitral repair: The "new gold-standard" that requires more gold.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:645-646.
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

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

NGUYEN SN, Bouhout I, Singh S, Vinogradsky AV, et al
Long-Term Autograft Dilation and Durability After the Ross Procedure are Similar Among Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Primary Aortic Stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 22:S0022-5223(24)00080.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGH S, Bouhout I, Nguyen S, Vinogradsky A, et al
Aortic insufficiency following balloon aortic valvuloplasty does not impact long-term autograft durability after the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 22:S0022-5223(24)00082.
PubMed Abstract available

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

KIM MS, Kim HJ, Je HG, Cho YH, et al
Long-Term Results Of Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Concomitant With Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Multicenter Study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 16:S0022-5223(24)00026.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIKWE J, Chen Q, Bowdish ME, Roach A, et al
Surgery and Transcatheter Intervention for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation in The United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 16:S0022-5223(24)00027.
PubMed Abstract available

KAISER AD, Haidar MA, Choi PS, Sharir A, et al
Simulation-Based Design of Bicuspidization of the Aortic Valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 9:S0022-5223(24)00009.
PubMed Abstract available

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

GIRARDI LN, Lau C
Commentary: Cooking up a durable valve-sparing root replacement: Great ingredients make great outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:114-115.
PubMed

SUN D, Schaff HV, Lentz Carvalho J, Nishimura RA, et al
Improvement in gastrointestinal bleeding after septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:157-163.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2023

Discussion to: Impact of preoperative aortic regurgitation on long-term autograft durability and dilatation in children and adolescents undergoing the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 22:S0022-5223(23)01112.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2023

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

DANIAL P, Moiroux-Sahraoui A, Nelly A, Pontailler M, et al
Outcomes of aortic valve repair in children stratified by complexity: Which outcome for which lesion?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 24:S0022-5223(23)01107.
PubMed Abstract available

SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Lee JM, Colan SD, et al
Prognostic Utility of a Risk Prediction Model for Pre-Discharge Major Residual Lesions or Unplanned Reinterventions Following Congenital Mitral Valve Repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 21:S0022-5223(23)01100.
PubMed Abstract available

Discussion to: Outcomes of aortic root replacement with tricuspid aortic valve reimplantation in patients with residual aortic regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 6:S0022-5223(23)00877.
PubMed

KIM HR, Kim HJ, Kim S, Kim Y, et al
Bovine Pericardial versus Porcine Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves: A Nationwide Population-based Cohort Study in Korea.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 4:S0022-5223(23)01017.
PubMed Abstract available

JASINSKI MJ, Nienaber CA
Paradigm shift to earlier surgery for aortic regurgitation: What should be done?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 1:S0022-5223(23)00906.
PubMed

ISSELBACHER EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black J 3rd, Augoustides JG, et al
2022 ACC/AHA guideline for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease: A report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e182-e331.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2023

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

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

KONSTANTINOV IE, Brizard CP, Davies B
Severe aortic valve insufficiency in infants on durable ventricular assist device support.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 12:S0022-5223(23)00914.
PubMed

Discussion to: Natural history of aortic root dilatation and pathologic aortic regurgitation in tetralogy of Fallot and its morphological variants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 3:S0022-5223(23)00825.
PubMed

Discussion to: Transapical ventricular reshaping improves functional mitral regurgitation and ventricular function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 3:S0022-5223(23)00794.
PubMed

GELLIS L, McGeoghegan P, Lu M, Feins E, et al
Left atrioventricular valve repair after primary atrioventricular canal surgery: Predictors of durability.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1168-1177.
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

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

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

KONSTANTINOV IE, Zubritskiy A
Do we all need to learn aortic valve repair the HAART way?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 19:S0022-5223(23)00745.
PubMed

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

FU W, Green C, Wagner C, Pawar G, et al
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Mitral Valve Surgery is Not Benign.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 12:S0022-5223(23)00785.
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

Discussion to: Socioeconomic disparities in midterm outcomes after repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 11:S0022-5223(23)00738.
PubMed

KISAMORI E, Kotani Y, Suzuki H, Kobayashi J, et al
When to intervene the pulmonary artery: Importance of anatomical assessment in the diagnosis of pulmonary artery coarctation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:926-932.
PubMed Abstract available

DURBAK E, Tarraf S, Gillespie C, Germano E, et al
Ex vivo biaxial load testing analysis of aortic biomechanics demonstrates variation in elastic energy distribution across the aortic zone zero.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:701-712.
PubMed Abstract available

MESTRES CA, Pereda D
Commentary: Is it the tricuspid valve, is it the right ventricle? Have we improved?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:752-753.
PubMed

August 2023

Discussion to: Aortic valve repair versus Ross procedure in children.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 31:S0022-5223(23)00663.
PubMed

Discussion to: Aortic valve regurgitation following transaortic septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Incidence and influence on late outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 22:S0022-5223(23)00638.
PubMed

NAJM H, Chai P
Discussion to: Revascularization of coronary circulation in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and right ventricular-dependent coronary circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 18:S0022-5223(23)00636.
PubMed

KING CL, Onohara D, Tom SK, Silverman M, et al
Transapical Ventricular Reshaping Reduces Functional Mitral Regurgitation and Improves Ventricular Function in a Preclinical Model of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 17:S0022-5223(23)00724.
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

ROBICH MP, Schaff HV, Ortoleva J, Patlolla SH, et al
Understanding septal morphology in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-implications for the surgeon.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:514-518.
PubMed

BROWN KL, Huang Q, Hadjicosta E, Seale AN, et al
Long-term survival and center volume for functionally single-ventricle congenital heart disease in England and Wales.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:306-316.
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CHIU P, Chavez M, Zubair MM, Friedman KG, et al
Symmetric bicuspidizing repair for patients with congenital aortic or truncal valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:283-291.
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OSMAN M, Syed M, Osman K, Patel B, et al
Sex-based outcomes of surgical myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: An analysis from the National Readmission Database.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:504-511.
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CUI H, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Preoperative left ventricular longitudinal strain predicts outcome of septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:492-500.
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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

URBANSKI PP, Irimie V, Jankulowski A, Atieh A, et al
Long-term outcomes after aortic root repair using selective sinus replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:422-431.
PubMed Abstract available

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

July 2023

ROSINSKI BF, Hodges K, Vargo PR, Roselli EE, et al
Outcomes of Aortic Root Replacement with Tricuspid Aortic Valve Reimplantation in Patients with Residual Aortic Regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 31:S0022-5223(23)00643.
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BALINT B, Bernstorff IGL, Schwab T, Schafers HJ, et al
Aortic regurgitation provokes phenotypic modulation of smooth muscle cells in the normal ascending aorta.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 25:S0022-5223(23)00630.
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

DREYFUS GD, Essayagh B
Commentary: The newer the better is not always true in mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 13:S0022-5223(23)00607.
PubMed

HANET V, Schafers HJ, Lansac E, de Kerchove L, et al
Impact of early versus Class-I triggered surgery on postoperative survival in severe aortic regurgitation: An observational study from the AVIATOR registry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 6:S0022-5223(23)00545.
PubMed Abstract available

ZUBRITSKIY A, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Calcific aortic stenosis in progeria: a personalized approach to a difficult problem.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 3:S0022-5223(23)00543.
PubMed

STARNES VA
Reply: Wrapped pulmonary autograft or homograft: Still the way to go!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e3-e4.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA, Overman DM, Deyle DR, et al
Pregnancy heart team: A lesion-specific approach.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:221-230.
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

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF
Commentary: Early surgery should be pursued for all severe regurgitant lesions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:102-103.
PubMed

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

GLOWER D
Commentary: Assessing recovery of ejection fraction after mitral repair: One year after operation, are we there yet?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:85-86.
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

June 2023

BOUHOUT I, Singh S, Nguyen S, Vinogradsky A, et al
Impact of Preoperative Aortic Regurgitation on Long-term Autograft Durability and Dilatation in Children and Adolescents Undergoing the Ross Procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0022-5223(23)00539.
PubMed Abstract available

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

MALAS J, Chen Q, Emerson D, Gill G, et al
Socioeconomic Disparities in Mid-Term Outcomes After Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0022-5223(23)00534.
PubMed Abstract available

GAWEDA B, Gaddam M, Jazwiec T, Bush JD, et al
Papillary Muscle Approximation in Chronic Ovine Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 15:S0022-5223(23)00524.
PubMed Abstract available

GIEBELS C, Schulze-Berge J, Wagenpfeil G, Gross R, et al
Prolapse Repair for Aortic Regurgitation in Tricuspid Aortic Valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 9:S0022-5223(23)00463.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU R, Li S, Yan J, Yan F, et al
Fate of Transposition of the Great Arteries with Pulmonary Stenosis After Double-Root Translocation, Rastelli, and Reparation a l'Etage Ventriculaire.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 7:S0022-5223(23)00455.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAMIRPOUR S, Xuan Y, Wang Z, Gomez A, et al
Aortic Area/Height Ratio, Peak Wall Stresses, and Outcomes in Veterans with Tricuspid vs Bicuspid Aortic Valve Associated Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 7:S0022-5223(23)00456.
PubMed Abstract available

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

HOGANSON DM, Eickhoff ER, Prakash A, Del Nido PJ, et al
Management of severe calcific aortic stenosis in children with Progeria syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 24:S0022-5223(23)00441.
PubMed

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

MICELI A
Commentary: Keep an eye on the aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 9:S0022-5223(23)00376.
PubMed

JASINSKI MJ, Kosiorowska K, Joshua M, Berezowski M, et al
Annuloplasty during aortic valve sparing: "Two heads (rings) are better than one".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 5:S0022-5223(23)00276.
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

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

COSELLI JS, Volguina IV, LeMaire SA, Connolly HM, et al
Midterm outcomes of aortic root surgery in patients with Marfan syndrome: A prospective, multicenter, comparative study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1790-1799.
PubMed Abstract available

SVENSSON LG
Commentary: Time to reassess valve reimplantation for root aneurysms in Marfan syndrome?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1801-1802.
PubMed

April 2023

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

GLOWER DD
Commentary: Should Tricuspid Annuloplasty Use Complete Rings?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 26:S0022-5223(23)00354.
PubMed

JUAREZ-CASSO FM, Schaff HV, Patlolla SH, Todd A, et al
Aortic Valve Regurgitation following Transaortic Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Incidence and Impact on Late Outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 19:S0022-5223(23)00328.
PubMed Abstract available

SENGUPTA A, Lee JM, Gauvreau K, Colan SD, et al
Natural History of Aortic Root Dilatation and Pathologic Aortic Regurgitation in Tetralogy of Fallot and its Morphological Variants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 19:S0022-5223(23)00338.
PubMed Abstract available

NAJM HK, Costello JP, Karamlou T, Amdani S, et al
Revascularization of Coronary Circulation in Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum and Right Ventricular-Dependent Coronary Circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 19:S0022-5223(23)00330.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU MZL, Konstantinov IE, Wu DM, Wallace FRO, et al
Aortic valve repair versus the Ross procedure in children.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 17:S0022-5223(23)00322.
PubMed Abstract available

JASINSKI MJ, Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M
Bicuspid aortic valve repair: Functional aortic annulus remodeling is a goal.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 14:S0022-5223(23)00253.
PubMed

IWASIECZKO A, Jazwiec T, Gaddam M, Gaweda B, et al
Septal Annular Dilation in Chronic Ovine Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 13:S0022-5223(23)00324.
PubMed Abstract available

COFFEY P, Lee R
Commentary: To ligate or not to ligate the Left Atrial Appendage at the time of robotic mitral valve repair? That is still the question.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 6:S0022-5223(23)00274.
PubMed

CHIKWE J, Roach A, Emerson D, Chen Q, et al
Left atrial appendage closure during mitral repair in patients without atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 4:S0022-5223(23)00262.
PubMed Abstract available

URBANSKI PP, Irimie V
Narrowing of the large aortic annulus: A word of caution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e146-e148.
PubMed

FELMLY LM, Mainwaring RD, Collins RT, Lechich K, et al
Surgical repair of peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis: A 2-decade experience with 145 patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1493-1502.
PubMed Abstract available

GREITEN LE
Commentary: Surgical correction of peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis appears to be a safe and durable option.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1503-1504.
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

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

MASTROBUONI S, de Kerchove L, Jahanyar J, Khoury GE, et al
Commentary: The depth of the virtual basal ring.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1344-1345.
PubMed

March 2023

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

SVENSSON LG, Rosinski BF, Miletic K, Hodges K, et al
Effect of ascending aorta replacement on the long-term outcomes of bicuspid aortic valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 3:S0022-5223(23)00183.
PubMed Abstract available

LAWRIE GM
Mitral measurement: All or nothing?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e120.
PubMed

LEE LJ, Tucker DL, Gupta S, Shaheen N, et al
Characterizing the anatomic spectrum, surgical treatment, and long-term clinical outcomes for patients with Shone's syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1224-1234.
PubMed Abstract available

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

ZHU Y, Marin-Cuartas M, Park MH, Imbrie-Moore AM, et al
Ex vivo biomechanical analysis of the Ross procedure using the modified inclusion technique in a 3-dimensionally printed left heart simulator.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e103-e116.
PubMed Abstract available

LIANG M, Tang Z, Huang C
Commentary: Live long and prosper: Enhanced biomechanics of pulmonary autograft using inclusion technique in Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e117-e118.
PubMed

DA COSTA FDA
Commentary: Preventing pulmonary autograft dilatation: Many unanswered questions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e118-e119.
PubMed

February 2023

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

SOHN SH, Kang Y, Kim JS, Hwang HY, et al
Early and long-term outcomes of bioprosthetic versus mechanical tricuspid valve replacement: A nationwide population-based study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 4:S0022-5223(23)00096.
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

FORCILLO J, Thourani VH
Commentary: Younger patients are choosing tissue valves: Do the data match their fervor?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:620-621.
PubMed

January 2023

ALDEA GS, Burke CR, Fischlein T, Heimansohn DA, et al
Does valve size impact hemodynamic, left ventricular mass regression, and prosthetic valve deterioration with a sutureless aortic valve?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 23:S0022-5223(23)00085.
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

MEADOWS JJ, Bauser-Heaton H, Petit CJ, Goldstein BH, et al
Comparison of treatment strategies for neonates with tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 14:S0022-5223(23)00020.
PubMed Abstract available

NIGHTINGALE M, Scott MB, Sigaeva T, Guzzardi D, et al
Magnetic resonance imaging-based hemodynamic wall shear stress alters aortic wall tissue biomechanics in bicuspid aortic valve patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 13:S0022-5223(23)00019.
PubMed Abstract available

DRAKE DH, Zhang P, Zimmerman KG, Morrow CD, et al
Anatomic, stage-based repair of secondary mitral valve disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 11:S0022-5223(23)00017.
PubMed Abstract available

HARIK L, Gaudino M
Commentary: No difference in postoperative surveillance between bicuspid aortic valve and tricuspid aortic valve patients after aortic surgery? Not so fast.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 7:S0022-5223(23)00001.
PubMed

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

HOBBS RD, Schultz ML, Loney ML, Verma S, et al
Valve-sparing root replacement after the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:251-259.
PubMed Abstract available

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

SMEDIRA NG
Commentary: Is length (of the anterior mitral leaflet) important?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:90-91.
PubMed

December 2022

TITSWORTH M, Graham NJ, Orelaru F, Ahmad RA, et al
Distal aortic progression following acute type A aortic dissection repair among patients with bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 21:S0022-5223(22)01347.
PubMed Abstract available

RANKIN JS, Deja MA
Commentary: Achieving "symmetrical" annular geometry during bicuspid aortic valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 20:S0022-5223(22)01349.
PubMed

AILAWADI G, Voisine P, Raymond S, Gelijns AC, et al
Pacemaker implantation associated with tricuspid repair in the setting of mitral valve surgery: Insights from a Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec 8:S0022-5223(22)01274.
PubMed Abstract available

GAIDULIS G, Padala M
Commentary: Biomechanical remodeling of the pulmonary autograft after the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1739-1740.
PubMed

XUAN Y, Alonso E, Emmott A, Wang Z, et al
Wall stresses of early remodeled pulmonary autografts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1728-1738.
PubMed Abstract available

HERRMANN JL
Commentary: An opportunity for a new look at the Ross autograft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1740-1741.
PubMed

JIANG Y, Chen J, Wei F, Wang Y, et al
Micromechanical force promotes aortic valvular calcification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e313-e329.
PubMed Abstract available

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

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

NGUYEN SN, Weiner SD, Shimada YJ, Takayama H, et al
Commentary: Latent messages in a study for latent gradient in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1873-1874.
PubMed

SELZMAN C
Commentary: Latent hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy-(un)clear and present danger.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1872-1873.
PubMed

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

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

SHRAER N, Youssefi P, Zacek P, Debauchez M, et al
Bicuspid valve repair outcomes are improved with reduction and stabilization of sinotubular junction and annulus with external annuloplasty.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 25:S0022-5223(22)01262.
PubMed Abstract available

KARIANNA MILEWSKI RC, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Suhail M, et al
Long-term outcomes of aortic root procedures for heterogenous ascending aneurysm disease in bicuspid aortic valve syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 24:S0022-5223(22)01256.
PubMed Abstract available

SVENSSON LG, Vargo PR, Desai MY, Kalahasti V, et al
Aortic valve reimplantation in patients with connective tissue disorders: Are the leaflets durable?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 24:S0022-5223(22)01260.
PubMed Abstract available

MENDIOLA PLA M, Chiang Y, Nicoara A, Poehlein E, et al
Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Interim analysis of the TVVAD trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 16:S0022-5223(22)01243.
PubMed Abstract available

STOICA S, Kreuzer M, Dorobantu DM, Kostolny M, et al
Aortic root translocation and en bloc rotation of the outflow tracts surgery for complex forms of transposition of the great arteries and double outlet right ventricle: A multicenter study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1249-1260.
PubMed Abstract available

MAZINE A, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Invasive therapy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: Is it time to reexamine the guidelines?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1511-1513.
PubMed

WEI LM
Commentary: Septal reduction therapy: The sooner, the better?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1513-1514.
PubMed

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

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

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

HIRJI SA, Shin B, Aranki S
Commentary: Pulmonary hypertension and survival in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A predictor or a surrogate?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)01046.
PubMed

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

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

GOUTALLIER CS, Buratto E, Schulz A, Hu T, et al
Repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect between 2 and 3.5 kilograms: Defining the limits of safe repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1167-1175.
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

NAFDAY HB, Grossi EA
Commentary: Reap what you sew: Excellent advice for a conservative algorithm for robotic mitral surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1090-1091.
PubMed

HAMEED I, Geirsson A
Commentary: Building a successful robotic mitral surgery program-one size does not fit all.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1089-1090.
PubMed

September 2022

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

HASAN IS, Qrareya M, Crestanello JA, Daly RC, et al
Impact of tricuspid valve regurgitation on intermediate outcomes of degenerative mitral valve surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)01025.
PubMed Abstract available

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

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

SPIGEL ZA, Qureshi AM, Adachi I
Stratification of the right ventricle-dependent coronary circulation: Relevance to treatment strategy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:765-769.
PubMed

KHACHATRYAN Z, Herajarvi J, Leontyev S, Borger MA, et al
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement can be done safely and effectively in acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:814-819.
PubMed

HAN JJ, Helmers MR, Atluri P
Commentary: Surgery of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Focus really does matter.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:893-894.
PubMed

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

CHARLES EJ, Mehaffey JH
Commentary: More R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the mitral subvalvular apparatus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:862-863.
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

CALDERON-ROJAS R, Nguyen A, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Is there referral bias in outcomes of septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:881-891.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

PIZARRO C
Commentary: Outcomes and causes of late failure of valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:505.
PubMed

PATLOLLA SH, Saran N, Dearani JA, Stulak JM, et al
Outcomes and risk factors of late failure of valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:493-501.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2022

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

BACKER CL
Commentary: Vascular ring repair: Not always one and done.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:208-209.
PubMed

DE BONIS M, Carino D
Commentary: Rheumatic mitral valve disease: Repair when you can, replace when you can't!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:74-75.
PubMed

June 2022

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

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

PIROLLI TJ
Commentary: Why "tri" to repair the valve if it will just "lead" to recurrent regurgitation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2196-2197.
PubMed

MAINWARING RD, Capecci L, Collins RT, Hanley FL, et al
Midterm fate of unifocalized major aortopulmonary collateral arteries in patients with retroesophageal major aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2175-2181.
PubMed Abstract available

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

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

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

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

ROSELLI EE, Thompson MA, Yazdchi F, Lowry A, et al
Well-functioning bicuspid aortic valves should be preserved during aortic replacement for the ascending aortopathy phenotype.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 15. pii: S0022-5223(22)00525.
PubMed Abstract available

BROWN JA, Sultan I
Commentary: Art imitating nature: Pursuing the perfect repair for bicuspid aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 12. pii: S0022-5223(22)00540.
PubMed

BLITZER D, Weiner SD, Nguyen SN, Takayama H, et al
Commentary: Left heart remodeling with septal myectomy: Fibrosis is a relative but not absolute concern.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1837-1838.
PubMed

TANG B, Song Y, Yang Q, Cui H, et al
Changes in left atrial function, left ventricle remodeling, and fibrosis after septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1828-1834.
PubMed Abstract available

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

April 2022

SPADACCIO C, Nenna A, Henkens A, Mastrobuoni S, et al
Predictors of long-term stenosis in bicuspid aortic valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(22)00502.
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

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

HAYASHI H, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Vaynrub A, et al
Characteristics and prognostic significance of right heart remodeling and tricuspid regurgitation after pulmonary endarterectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00391.
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

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

MOORE RA, Witten JC, Lowry AM, Shrestha NK, et al
Isolated mitral valve endocarditis: Patient, disease, and surgical factors that influence outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(22)00372.
PubMed Abstract available

JANI V, Konecny F, Shelby A, Kulkarni A, et al
Influence of right ventricular pressure and volume overload on right and left ventricular diastolic function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e299-e308.
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

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

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

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

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

SUKHAVASI A, McHugh-Grant S, Glatz AC, Mondal A, et al
Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: Intended strategies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00325.
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

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

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

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

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

HONJO O, Kadowaki S
Commentary: Atrioventricular valve insufficiency: Achilles' heel in single-ventricle physiology.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1178-1179.
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

IBRAHIM M, Szeto W
Commentary: Fluoroquinolones and aortopathy-a basic (science) question?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e232-e233.
PubMed

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

OBEROI M, Foley TA, Schaff HV
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Interactive 3-dimensional modeling of phenotypic variants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e243-e245.
PubMed

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

February 2022

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

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

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

DESAI M, Ma M, Yerebakan C
Commentary: Ross procedure in neonates and infants: Withstanding the litmus test of time.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:377-378.
PubMed

MCCARTHY PM
Commentary: Rheumatic mitral repair: Just don't do it?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:604-605.
PubMed

ATKINS MD, Reardon MJ
Commentary: Autograft remodeling after the Ross procedure. Keep a stiff upper lip.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:588-589.
PubMed

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

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

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

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

MCCARTHY PM
Commentary: Sharing a wealth of information: HOCM surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:91-92.
PubMed

BLITZER D, Nguyen S, Takayama H
Commentary: Going beyond the septum for complete repair of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:90-91.
PubMed

LAU C, Gaudino M
Commentary: Valve-sparing root replacement: Who wants to live forever?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:67-68.
PubMed

KALRA K, Chen EP
Reply: Cusp repair to achieve successful sparing of the valve in bicuspid aortopathy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e3-e4.
PubMed

URBANSKI PP
Can root repair alone abolish aortic insufficiency in bicuspid aortopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e3.
PubMed

EBRIGHT MI
Reply: Transaortic trepidation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e95-e96.
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

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

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

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

December 2021

BARRON DJ, Vanderlaan RD
Commentary: Despite best intentions: Developing better strategies for patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S0022-5223(21)01826.
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

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

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

PORTERIE J, Kalavrouziotis D, Mohammadi S
Commentary: Rheumatic valve surgery in emerging countries: New insights for an old disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1728-1729.
PubMed

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

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

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

KONO T, Onohara D, Amedi A, Corporan D, et al
Effect of early versus late onset mitral regurgitation on left ventricular remodeling in ischemic cardiomyopathy in an animal model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)01627.
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

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

ANAGNOSTOPOULOS PV
Commentary: Is it beneficial to add a monocusp during non-valve-sparing tetralogy of Fallot repair? Is there a way to settle this debate 3 decades later?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1322-1323.
PubMed

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

CHIKWE J
Commentary: Mandating a heart-team for transcatheter mitral repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1512-1513.
PubMed

KASINPILA P, Kong S, Fong R, Shad R, et al
Use of patient-specific computational models for optimization of aortic insufficiency after implantation of left ventricular assist device.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1556-1563.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2021

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

BORRELLI E, Lo Rito M
Commentary: The kintsugi philosophy: Embrace the imperfection of pulmonary stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01485.
PubMed

OVERMAN DM
Commentary: Is it safe? The marathon man meets pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01490.
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

ECKHAUSER A
Commentary: Aortic valvuloplasty au naturel, where longevity is not just skin deep.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1190.
PubMed

MORI M, Geirsson A
Commentary: In the hands of the experienced, do not fear anterior leaflet pathology.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1098-1099.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Burns DJP, Wierup P
Commentary: A problem with the anterior mitral leaflet?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1097-1098.
PubMed

SVYSTONYUK DA, Fedak PWM
Commentary: Use the force: Gaining mechanistic insights on aortic valve calcification using magnetic twisting cytometry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct 1. pii: S0022-5223(21)01402.
PubMed

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

September 2021

AUGOUSTIDES JG
Commentary: Ascending aortic aneurysms: A marker for freedom from atherosclerosis and a milestone in our understanding.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)01395.
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

WEININGER G, Ostberg N, Shang M, Zafar M, et al
Lipid profiles help to explain protection from systemic atherosclerosis in patients with ascending aortic aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 22. pii: S0022-5223(21)01383.
PubMed

EITOKU T, Kasahara S, Baba K, Kotani Y, et al
Impact of decompression of the right ventricle on the sinusoidal communications in pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)01373.
PubMed

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

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

CAHILL TJ, Khalique OK, George I, Kodali S, et al
Valve thrombosis after transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement: Incidence and outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 4. pii: S0022-5223(21)01268.
PubMed

CASTILLO-SANG M, Nguyen TC
Commentary: The right horse for the race in the repair of secondary mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 3. pii: S0022-5223(21)01259.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Valve-sparing aortic root surgery in children and adults with congenital heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:955-962.
PubMed

TANNOUS P, Nugent A
Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement in native and nonconduit right ventricle outflow tracts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:967-970.
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

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

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

DI TOMMASO E, Bruno VD
Commentary: Isolated tricuspid valve regurgitation: The worst is yet to come, so act now!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Aug 8. pii: S0022-5223(21)01157.
PubMed

HONJO O
Commentary: Ross procedure is indeed a safe and durable option for critical aortic valve disease in neonates and infants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Aug 3. pii: S0022-5223(21)01143.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Thourani VH
Commentary: American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Valve guidelines: Starting point for discussion by the heart team or dictum?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:588-590.
PubMed

RAANANI E, Schwammenthal E
Commentary: Picking up the slack-The case for conservative management of postrepair systolic anterior motion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:580-581.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Highlights in congenital cardiothoracic surgery: 2020-2021.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:349-352.
PubMed

FUKUHARA S, Brescia AA, Shiomi S, Rosati CM, et al
Surgical explantation of transcatheter aortic bioprostheses: Results and clinical implications.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:539-547.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2021

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

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

MICHELENA HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, et al
International consensus statement on nomenclature and classification of the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy, for clinical, surgical, interventional and research purposes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 7. pii: S0022-5223(21)00973.
PubMed Abstract available

MICHELENA HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, et al
Summary: International consensus statement on nomenclature and classification of the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy, for clinical, surgical, interventional, and research purposes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jul 7. pii: S0022-5223(21)00779.
PubMed Abstract available

OMMEN SR, Mital S, Burke MA, Day SM, et al
2020 AHA/ACC guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e23-e106.
PubMed

SHEN WC, Chen CA, Chang CI, Chen YS, et al
Outflow tract geometries are associated with adverse outcome indicators in repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:196-205.
PubMed Abstract available

KAZA AK
Commentary: An opportunity to better characterize coronary ostial stenosis in patients with Williams syndrome and other elastin arteriopathies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:220-221.
PubMed

June 2021

GOMEZ A, Wang Z, Xuan Y, Hope MD, et al
Association of diameter and wall stresses of tricuspid aortic valve ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00909.
PubMed Abstract available

KOUCHOUKOS NT
Commentary: Increased left ventricular outflow tract angulation correlates with increased size of ascending aortic aneurysms and aortic wall shear stress: But which comes first?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 25. pii: S0022-5223(21)00988.
PubMed

SALMASI MY, Pirola S, Mahuttanatan S, Fisichella SM, et al
Geometry and flow in ascending aortic aneurysms are influenced by left ventricular outflow tract orientation: Detecting increased wall shear stress on the outer curve of proximal aortic aneurysms.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)00913.
PubMed Abstract available

COUTINHO GF
Commentary: Mild tricuspid regurgitation in rheumatic mitral surgery: To do, or not do, that is the question.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 9. pii: S0022-5223(21)00897.
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

OVERMAN DM
Commentary: Repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect: The bar has been set.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2154-2155.
PubMed

BURKHART HM, Anderson HN
Commentary: Complete atrioventricular septal defect in young infants: The advantages of early repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2155-2156.
PubMed

SPEIR AM
Commentary: Recurrent aortic insufficiency after emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection with aortic root preservation: "A man's got to know his limitations".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2002-2003.
PubMed

OMER S
Commentary: Unraveling the secrets of the neglected tricuspid valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2041-2042.
PubMed

RAMGREN JJ, Nozohoor S, Zindovic I, Gustafsson R, et al
Long-term outcome after early repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect in young infants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2145-2153.
PubMed Abstract available

BOJKO MM, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Suhail M, et al
Recurrent aortic insufficiency after emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection with aortic root preservation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1989-2000.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2021

DA COSTA FDA
Commentary: We should not forget the aortic valve allograft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)00808.
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

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

LAU C
Reply: In aortic root aneurysms with bicuspid aortic valves, can reimplantation obviate the need for cusp repair?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)00725.
PubMed

OTTO CM, Nishimura RA, Bonow RO, Carabello BA, et al
2020 ACC/AHA guideline for the management of patients with valvular heart disease: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 May 7. pii: S0022-5223(21)00592.
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

CLARK JB
Commentary: Early repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect is the forward move.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1602-1603.
PubMed

BAIRD CW, Cooney B, Chavez M, Sleeper LA, et al
Congenital aortic and truncal valve reconstruction using the Ozaki technique: Short-term clinical results.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1567-1577.
PubMed Abstract available

ATLURI P
Reply: Establishing clarity on valve labeling.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e372-e373.
PubMed

KARAMLOU T, Pettersson G, Nigro JJ
Commentary: A pediatric perspective on the Ozaki procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1582-1583.
PubMed

IMBRIE-MOORE AM, Paulsen MJ, Zhu Y, Wang H, et al
A novel cross-species model of Barlow's disease to biomechanically analyze repair techniques in an ex vivo left heart simulator.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1776-1783.
PubMed Abstract available

KONSTANTINOV IE, Naimo PS, Buratto E
Commentary: Ozaki valve reconstruction in children: Is it still a valve replacement?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1579-1581.
PubMed

BRIFFA N
Commentary: A novel cross-species model of Barlow's disease to biomechanically analyze repair techniques in an ex vivo left heart simulator.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1784-1785.
PubMed

DI MAURO M, Gallina S, Tancredi F, Calafiore AM, et al
Commentary: Opportunity knocks for every heart surgeon, but you have to give a tricuspid a ring.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1800-1801.
PubMed

ROBERTS HG JR
Commentary: Ring versus string.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1801-1802.
PubMed

RUBENS FD
Commentary: Finding a niche in our TAVR-centric world.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1750-1751.
PubMed

FUKUNAGA N, Seidman MA, David TE
Valve-sparing root replacement in a patient with a filamin A variant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e353-e355.
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

MICK SL, Gaudino M
Commentary: Repair of the tricuspid aortic valve: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00756.
PubMed

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

BADHWAR V, Smith CR, Woo J
Expert contributions enhance knowledge of valvular heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 17. pii: S0022-5223(21)00680.
PubMed

IRACE FG, Chirichilli I, Salica A, D'Aleo S, et al
Aortic root anatomy after aortic valve reimplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)00695.
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

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

CHARLES EJ, Ailawadi G
Commentary: Addressing tricuspid annular dilation: Cinch it down but not too tight.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e288-e289.
PubMed

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Wahlers T
Commentary: Annular reduction of the tricuspid valve-maybe less, maybe a little more?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e287-e288.
PubMed

March 2021

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

PIZARRO C
Commentary: Aortic valve intervention in children: The jury is still out.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)00546.
PubMed

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

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

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

NAFDAY HB, Grossi EA
Reply: Crossing the Rubicon-Ventricular dimension controls the ultimate fate of ischemic mitral regurgitation procedures.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S0022-5223(21)00201.
PubMed

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

CHAUVETTE V, Bouchard D, Perrault LP
Commentary: Should all etiologies of mitral regurgitation treated equal?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S0022-5223(21)00516.
PubMed

SERVITO M, Elbatarny M, Fremes SE
Reply: The track less travelled: Subvalvular techniques and anterior leaflet augmentation in ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 13. pii: S0022-5223(21)00330.
PubMed

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

JAMIESON WRE
Commentary: Sutureless bioprosthesis: Simpler than conventional bioprostheses.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:933.
PubMed

HUI DS, Lee R
Commentary: Navigating the maze of ablation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1008-1009.
PubMed

MICELI A
Commentary: The confirmation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:935-936.
PubMed

MCKELLAR SH
Commentary: Perceval sutureless valve-one more seat at the round table of short-term follow-up.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:934.
PubMed

TIMEK TA
Commentary: The mitral matrix.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:979-980.
PubMed

ROBERTS HG JR, Wei LM, Badhwar V
Commentary: Cox maze with septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1007-1008.
PubMed

SCHAFERS HJ
Commentary: Thirty years of valve preserving surgery-are all questions answered?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:903-904.
PubMed

STELZER P, Mejia J, Varghese R
Operative risks of the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:905-915.
PubMed Abstract available

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

DAYAN V, Garcia-Villarreal OA, Escobar A, Ferrari J, et al
The Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery statement regarding the recently released American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease 2020.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S0022-5223(21)00387.
PubMed

HOLST KA, Crestanello JA
Reply: Time to embrace transcarotid transcatheter aortic valve replacement-new route, same valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)00186.
PubMed

CONTI VR
Reply: The issues to address when repairing ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)00235.
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

VAN WIJNGAARDEN AL, Tomsic A, Mertens BJA, Fortuni F, et al
Mitral valve repair for isolated posterior mitral valve leaflet prolapse: The effect of respect and resect techniques on left ventricular function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)00329.
PubMed Abstract available

ALLEN KB, Chhatriwalla AK, Saxon J, Hermiller J, et al
Reply: Transcarotid trumps transapical/direct aortic access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement-It's a no brainer!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 22. pii: S0022-5223(21)00129.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Commentary: Left ventricular function after mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 22. pii: S0022-5223(21)00366.
PubMed

ELEFTERIADES JA, Ziganshin BA
Commentary: Preventing the virulent lethality of ascending aortic aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)00360.
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

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

RAHMOUNI K, Rubens FD
Commentary: The Goldilocks annuloplasty: Not too big, not too small.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 17. pii: S0022-5223(21)00342.
PubMed

CHAUVETTE V, Demers P, Perrault LP
Commentary: Surgical threshold for ascending aortic aneurysm: A moving target begging for randomized controlled data.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S0022-5223(21)00333.
PubMed

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

MALINOWSKI M, Jazwiec T, Ferguson H, Bush J, et al
Tricuspid leaflet kinematics after annular size reduction in ovine functional tricuspid regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 4. pii: S0022-5223(21)00203.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARK A, Malaisrie SC
Failed bioprosthetic valve approaches: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement approach.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 4. pii: S0022-5223(21)00219.
PubMed

STARNES VA, Elsayed RS, Cohen RG, Olds AP, et al
Long-term outcomes with the pulmonary autograft inclusion technique in adults with bicuspid aortic valves undergoing the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 4. pii: S0022-5223(21)00200.
PubMed Abstract available

GREASON KL
Repeat surgical aortic valve replacement: Don't stick a fork in it just yet.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 4. pii: S0022-5223(21)00218.
PubMed

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

GUO MH, Appoo JJ, Hendry P, Masters R, et al
Knowledge, attitudes, and practice preferences in the surgical threshold for ascending aortic aneurysm among Canadian cardiac surgeons.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 2. pii: S0022-5223(21)00173.
PubMed Abstract available

OMAR A, Mancini V, Di Mauro M
Reply: Small aortic annulus: Can we dispel all the Hamletic doubts?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e160.
PubMed

TAM DY, Shimamura J, Fremes SE
REPLY FROM THE AUTHOR: Aortic root enlargement-more important than ever?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e160-e161.
PubMed

HAYWOOD N, Kron IL
REPLY: CONCOMITANT AORTIC REPLACEMENT: HOW PROACTIVE SHOULD WE BE?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e152-e153.
PubMed

MESHER AL, Aftab M, Reece TB
Commentary: Beauty, and durability, is in the eye of the needle holder.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:479-480.
PubMed

KAZA AK
Commentary: Truncal root remodeling: A useful technique that can be translated to other lesions?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:376-377.
PubMed

KIRSHBOM PM
Commentary: This looks like a great hammer...which nails should we pound?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:377-378.
PubMed

HUI DS, de la Cruz KI
Commentary: Valve-sparing root replacement in bicuspid valves-more than technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:481-482.
PubMed

PARK SJ, Kim JB
Commentary: Balancing the extent, balancing the risk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:496-497.
PubMed

BACHET J
Commentary: Acute type A dissection-Should we systematically replace the aortic root?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:495-496.
PubMed

KALRA K, Chen EP
Commentary: To repair or not repair-that is the question.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:480-481.
PubMed

ANSELMI A, Verhoye JP
Commentary: The best is not (always) the enemy of the good.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:494-495.
PubMed

MOHAMMADI S, Kalavrouziotis D
Commentary: TAVR-in-TAVR-Be a good host for your guest.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:579-580.
PubMed

DURKO AP, Pibarot P, Atluri P, Bapat V, et al
Essential information on surgical heart valve characteristics for optimal valve prosthesis selection: Expert consensus document from the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)-The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)-American Associati
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:545-558.
PubMed Abstract available

WEBER C, Petrov G, Luehr M, Aubin H, et al
Surgical results for prosthetic versus native valve endocarditis: A multicenter analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:609-619.
PubMed Abstract available

IUS F, Moscalenco D, Boethig D, Tudorache I, et al
Cardiac valve operations after solid organ transplantation: A single-center experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:595-606.
PubMed Abstract available

LAU C, Wingo M, Rahouma M, Ivascu N, et al
Valve-sparing root replacement in patients with bicuspid aortopathy: An analysis of cusp repair strategy and valve durability.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:469-478.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

KANG JJH, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Should valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement be first-line treatment for failed aortic bioprostheses?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 28. pii: S0022-5223(21)00160.
PubMed

ROSELLI EE
Commentary: Bicuspid aortic valve and experts' consensus; more than the sum of its parts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 28. pii: S0022-5223(21)00169.
PubMed

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

DURKO AP, Pibarot P, De Paulis R
Reply: The PPM chart: A new tool to assess prosthesis-patient mismatch probability before aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)33405.
PubMed

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

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

WARD AF, Lee R
Commentary: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the mitral valve-the debate continues.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)00143.
PubMed

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

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

EDELMAN JJ, Thourani VH
Commentary: Robotic aortic valve replacement-fad or future?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 15. pii: S0022-5223(20)33211.
PubMed

KOBAYASHI J
Commentary: Does untreated associated moderate aortic regurgitation have no impact on long-term outcomes if major lesion is fixed?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)33458.
PubMed

KALAVROUZIOTIS D, Mohammadi S
Commentary: Moderate aortic regurgitation at the time of surgery: Just don't do it.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S0022-5223(21)00033.
PubMed

BOVE T
Commentary: Functional mitral regurgitation: The 2 sides of 1 coin.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S0022-5223(21)00032.
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

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

December 2020

HIRJI SA, Cote CL, Javadikasgari H, Malarczyk A, et al
Atrial functional versus ventricular functional mitral regurgitation: Prognostic implications.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 31. pii: S0022-5223(20)33453.
PubMed Abstract available

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Reoperations for mitral stenosis after mitral valve repair: We are still learning.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 26. pii: S0022-5223(20)33417.
PubMed

CHEN S, Grossi EA
Commentary: Postrepair mitral stenosis: A pyrrhic victory.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 26. pii: S0022-5223(20)33433.
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

KOMLO C, Mori M, Geirsson A
Commentary: Excellent outcome for mitral valve repair in asymptomatic patients-Does the surgery benefit the patient?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)33418.
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

OYETUNJI SO, Aldea GS
Commentary: Treating tricuspid regurgitation: Too much too early or too little too late. Can we find the right balance?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)33416.
PubMed

GLEASON TG
Commentary: Bicuspid aortic valve consensus or quandary?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)33421.
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

THOURANI VH, George I, Rucinskas K, Kalinauskas G, et al
First in human experience with an epicardial beating heart device for secondary mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)33362.
PubMed Abstract available

FISCHLEIN T, Folliguet T, Meuris B, Shrestha ML, et al
Sutureless versus conventional bioprostheses for aortic valve replacement in severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)33339.
PubMed Abstract available

EL-ESHMAWI A, Sun E, Boateng P, Pandis D, et al
Lessons from reoperations for mitral stenosis after mitral valve repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)33360.
PubMed Abstract available

MICELI A
Commentary: A device for the whole mitral valve apparatus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)33357.
PubMed

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

GUO MH, Cole E, Fei LYN, Mussani J, et al
Preoperative left ventricular end-systolic dimension predicts occurrence of aortic insufficiency following aortic valve preservation and repair surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)33195.
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

KOMLO CM, Guy TS
Commentary: Robotic surgical aortic valve replacement: An evolving option.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)33207.
PubMed

MCCARTHY PM
Commentary: Tricuspid: The frustrating and unloved valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1474-1475.
PubMed

RAO V
Commentary: The forgotten valve no longer: But what about the intervention?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1477-1478.
PubMed

IYENGAR A, Atluri P
Commentary: The call of the mild: Aortic insufficiency in patients with left ventricular assist devices.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1501-1502.
PubMed

HUI DS
Commentary: Moving the goalposts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1431-1432.
PubMed

TANAKA Y, Nakajima T, Fischer I, Wan F, et al
The impact of uncorrected mild aortic insufficiency at the time of left ventricular assist device implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1490-1500.
PubMed Abstract available

BURRI M, Mrad Agua K, Cleuziou J, Beran E, et al
Cone versus conventional repair for Ebstein's anomaly.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1545-1553.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIM YH, Davies HA, Mason D, Nawaytou O, et al
Bicuspid valve aortopathy is associated with distinct patterns of matrix degradation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:e239-e257.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2020

DESAI A, Thomas JD, Bonow RO, Kruse J, et al
Asymptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation repair: Validating guidelines for early intervention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 30. pii: S0022-5223(20)33153.
PubMed Abstract available

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

BOZINOVSKI J
Commentary: Rooting around dilated left ventricles has implications for the fate of aortic valves.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 24. pii: S0022-5223(20)33122.
PubMed

RAUSCH MK, Nguyen TC
Commentary: On the basis of stasis: Mechanistic insight into transcatheter aortic valve replacement thrombosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)33116.
PubMed

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

BADHWAR V, Wei LM, Cook CC, Hayanga JWA, et al
Robotic aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 16. pii: S0022-5223(20)32904.
PubMed

DE MARTINO A, Milano AD, Bortolotti U
Facing the small aortic root in aortic valve replacement: Enlarge or not enlarge?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0022-5223(20)32863.
PubMed

HAMEED I, Gaudino M
Reply: Fact or fiction: The benefit of aortic root enlargement during aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)32865.
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

HOLST KA, Crestanello JA
Commentary: The value of access agility in the world of transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32898.
PubMed

CASTILLO-SANG M, Nguyen TC, Voeller RK
Commentary: Ischemic mitral regurgitation: From annular restriction to papillary approximation, is it time to reconsider the lost technique?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 22. pii: S0022-5223(20)32876.
PubMed

WYLER VON BALLMOOS MC, Reardon MJ
Commentary: Transcarotid versus direct aortic transthoracic aortic valve replacement: How best to enter the room where it happens?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)32804.
PubMed

ALLEN KB, Chhatriwalla AK, Saxon J, Hermiller J, et al
Transcarotid versus transthoracic access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A propensity-matched analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)32831.
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

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

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

MCCARTHY PM, Herborn J, Kruse J, Liu M, et al
A multiparameter algorithm to guide repair of degenerative mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)32811.
PubMed Abstract available

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

CORPORAN D, Onohara D, Amedi A, Saadeh M, et al
Hemodynamic and transcriptomic studies suggest early left ventricular dysfunction in a preclinical model of severe mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 8. pii: S0022-5223(20)32784.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFER M, Browne LP, Jaggers J, Barker AJ, et al
Abnormal left ventricular flow organization following repair of tetralogy of Fallot.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:1008-1015.
PubMed Abstract available

TAM DY, Dharma C, Rocha RV, Ouzounian M, et al
Early and late outcomes following aortic root enlargement: A multicenter propensity score-matched cohort analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:908-919.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN RIJSWIJK JW, Talacua H, Mulder K, van Hout GPJ, et al
Failure of decellularized porcine small intestinal submucosa as a heart valved conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;160:e201-e215.
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

ALSOUFI B
Commentary: Complex aortic valve-sparing root operations in congenital heart disease: Are we unintentionally creating a monster?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32685.
PubMed

HERBST DA, Atluri P
Commentary: A step towards better understanding severe mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 12. pii: S0022-5223(20)32620.
PubMed

NAFDAY HB, Grossi EA
Commentary: Aortic valve endocarditis: Flexibility is the operative principle in the art of war.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 12. pii: S0022-5223(20)32615.
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

DAVID TE, David CM, Ouzounian M, Feindel CM, et al
A progress report on reimplantation of the aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)32560.
PubMed Abstract available

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Can indications for asymptomatic mitral regurgitation derive from ratatouille or should we stew on it?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)32569.
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

SERNA-GALLEGOS D, Sultan I
Commentary: Conduction disturbances following self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement-Mission far from accomplished.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 1. pii: S0022-5223(20)32484.
PubMed

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

MAINWARING RD, Collins RT 2nd, Patrick WL, Martin E, et al
Surgical repair of coronary artery ostial stenosis in patients with Williams and elastin arteriopathy syndromes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32458.
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

CUI H, Schaff HV, Dearani JA, Lahr BD, et al
Does ablation of atrial fibrillation at the time of septal myectomy improve survival of patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)32454.
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

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

GRUBB KJ, Paone G
Commentary: Protecting the conduction system during transcatheter aortic valve replacement-the higher the better.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)32390.
PubMed

July 2020

SERVITO M, Elbatarny M, Fremes SE
Commentary: Still a leaking problem: Questions remain in the management of ischemic mitral regurgitation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jul 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)32063.
PubMed

May 2020

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

April 2020

TAMIRAT S, Mazine A, Stevens LM, Agwar F, et al
Contemporary outcomes of aortic and mitral valve surgery for rheumatic heart disease in sub-Saharan Africa.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 25. pii: S0022-5223(20)30996.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2020

IBRAHIM M, Spelde AE, Augoustides JG
Commentary: Toward a biologic understanding of autograft dilatation in the Ross procedure-creating opportunities to rescue the neoaortic root.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:633-634.
PubMed

ECKHAUSER A
Commentary: Aortic valvuloplasty in children...if you like it then you should've put a ring on it!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e141.
PubMed

ABAD C, Urso S, Clavo B
Commentary: Transcatheter tricuspid valve devices-A word of caution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e113-e114.
PubMed

CARREL T, Eberle B
When feasibility does not mean clinical success: Early failure of a percutaneous tricuspid reduction system.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e109-e111.
PubMed

November 2019

CHIKWE J, Trento A
Commentary: Bias in cardiac surgery trial design.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 13. pii: S0022-5223(19)32749.
PubMed

October 2019

BOJKO M, Eisen H, Vallabhajosyula P
Reply: Pseudoaneurysm after heart transplantation-Did bicuspid aortopathy contribute?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 1. pii: S0022-5223(19)31585.
PubMed

September 2019

FUKUNAGA N, Rao V
Do not forget late aortic pseudoaneurysm after heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 17. pii: S0022-5223(19)31593.
PubMed

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