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Free Subscription 19.10.2026 1 Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 1 Anesthesiology 1 Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 4 Ann Thorac Surg 1 Br J Anaesth 29 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 1 Eur Heart J 1 Heart 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 8 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 1 J Electrocardiol 1 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 PLoS One 2 Scand Cardiovasc J 1 Transplantation

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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand

1. RIPOLLES-MELCHOR J, Jammer I, Creagh-Brown B, Monge-Garcia MI, et al
   Postoperative Vasoactive Exposure Patterns and Outcomes After Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Prespecified Analysis of the SQUEEZE Cohort.
   Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026;70:e70355.
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   Anesthesiology

2. WANG T, Zhang Z, Guo Z, Liu Z, et al
   Adjusted Relationships between Mean Arterial Pressure, Cardiac Index, and Tissue Oxygenation during Off-pump Coronary Bypass.
   Anesthesiology. 2026;145:1145-1159.
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   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

3. HU Y, Zhou Y, Ju H, Lu X, et al
   Ulinastatin Protects Cognition in Cardiac Surgical Patients.
   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;32.
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   Ann Thorac Surg

4. ALLEN KB, Huded C, Cohen DJ, Reardon M, et al
   Transcarotid Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the Evolut Self-Expanding Valve: Outcomes from a Real-World Registry.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Oct 16:S0003-4975(26)01031.
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5. TSAI MT, Li CY, Chen YW, Hu YN, et al
   Topical Vancomycin for Prevention of Grade 2 or Higher Sternal Wound Infection After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Oct 15:S0003-4975(26)01045.
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6. SCHEFFEL EC, Putman K, Ridley LA, Wisniewski AM, et al
   Current Generation Self-Expanding and Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Retrospective Multicenter Analysis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Oct 15:S0003-4975(26)01032.
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7. ZHU R, Lin Y, Cao Y
   Chimney-Commando Procedure: A More Comprehensive Option for Double Small Annuli Than Y-Incision Plus Chimney Mitral Valve Replacement.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Oct 10:S0003-4975(26)01018.
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   Br J Anaesth

8. ABDALI T, Connelly E, Belley-Cote E, Sadeghirad B, et al
   The effect of near-infrared spectroscopy guided intraoperative care on neurocognitive and functional outcomes after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
   Br J Anaesth. 2026 Sep 22:S0007-0912(26)00724-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2026.
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   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

9. VASSILEV D, Mileva N, Panayotov P, Shurupov V, et al
   Clinical Outcomes After Scoring-Balloon and Sirolimus-Eluting Balloon Strategy in Diffuse Small-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease (SCA-DEB Study): A Single-Center Prospective Study.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1417-1424.
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10. SPARASCI FM, Cafaro A, Fischetti D, Mandurino-Mirizzi A, et al
    Coronary Perforation During Excimer Laser Angioplasty in a Patient With Prior Thoracic Radiotherapy.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1337-1343.
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11. LLUCH-REQUEREY C, Rosa-Longobardo F, Roa-Garrido J, Menchero AEG, et al
    Stepwise Percutaneous Management of a Giant Coronary Pseudoaneurysm.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1301-1305.
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12. SAGAR P, Thejaswi P, Chopra A, Sivakumar K, et al
    Transcatheter Management of a Mitral Paravalvular Leak and an Adjacent Large Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm Using a Covered Stent-Nitinol Occluder Combination.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1317-1321.
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13. AKYUZ AR, Peker NA, Ozturk M, Kul S, et al
    Balloon Rupture During Myval TAVI: A Rare Complication and Successful Bailout Strategy.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1276-1278.
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14. KUCUK M, Zablah JE, Fleming G, Vanloozen D, et al
    Performance of the Occlutech(R) Atrial Flow Regulator Device in Patients With Either Failing Fontan Circulations or Irreversible Pulmonary Hypertension.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jul 26. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70776.
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15. BO-XU D, Zi-Guang S, Ji-Yi Z
    The Sequence of Post-Dilation Matters: Proximal Optimization Technique (POT) Reduces Longitudinal Stent Deformation Assessed by Intravascular Ultrasound.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jul 23. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70774.
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16. RUSSO G, Pedicino D, Adamo M, Alessandrini H, et al
    Outcomes Stratified by Adapted Inclusion Criteria After Transcatheter Tricuspid Edge-to-Edge Repair.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1198-1205.
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17. KAUR H, Williford NN, Alexandrou M, Brilakis ES, et al
    FineCross M3 Microcatheter for Balloon Uncrossable Lesions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1180-1185.
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18. PAPADOPOULOS GE, Ninios I, Ninios V
    Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair of the Systemic AV Valve in Atrial Switch TGA.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1142-1148.
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19. MARCHISIO G, Pelloni E, Pisano F, Zaccaro L, et al
    Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair at Centers With and Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery: A Comparative Registry With a Shared Interventional Team.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70874.
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20. CASTILLO-PEREZ M, Leon-Gutierrez H, Jerjes-Sanchez C, Royzman-Rivera L, et al
    Short-Term Complications of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PROLONG-TAVR).
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Oct 14. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70944.
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21. FAN R, Ma Y
    The Impact of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy on Bleeding and Thrombotic Risks in Diabetic Patients Following Coronary Stent Implantation: A Prospective Study.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Oct 14. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70940.
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22. MA S, Cheng WY, Liang Y, Bryar J, et al
    Cangrelor Dosing, Administration, and Clinical Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Complex and High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Oct 13. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70942.
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23. CHEN C, Ni Z, Zhu J, Zang Y, et al
    Comparative Outcomes of Novel Small Balloon Low-Pressure Pullback and Traditional Management for Coronary Intramural Hematoma Complicating PCI.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1397-1404.
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24. VOSS F, Mourikis P, Nienhaus F, Haschemi J, et al
    Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement for Residual Tricuspid Regurgitation After TEER.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70797.
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25. FU Y, Zhang Z, Li C, Zhang T, et al
    The Combination of the Slipstream and the TD-ADR Techniques: An Effective and Safe Strategy for Precision Recanalization of Complex Chronic Total Occlusions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1435-1444.
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26. ZENG L, Li D
    First-in-Human Use of a Novel Perfusion-Channel Drug-Coated Balloon to Manage Coronary Artery Perforation During Chronic Total Occlusion Intervention: A Case Report.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1462-1466.
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27. MARCHESE A, Squillace M, Demola P, Speziale G, et al
    Buddy Wire-Augmented Intravascular Lithotripsy in Refractory Calcified Coronary Lesions: A Five-Case Series.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1529-1535.
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28. JURGENS F, Schindhelm F, Abusharekh M, Kampf J, et al
    Interventional Mitral Valve Edge-to-Edge Repair in Patients Above 85 Years of Age.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 12. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70807.
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29. KHANDKAR C, Khialani B, Ravindran J, Jain P, et al
    SCORE-CUT: A Randomized Trial Comparison of Scoring, Cutting, and Non-Compliant Balloon Lesion Preparation Strategies for Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty-Rationale and Design.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1558-1563.
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30. HANDE SUB, Sezgin U, Oguzhan A, Esra D, et al
    Acute and Late Angiographic Lumen Assessment of the Coronary Artery Diameter After Drug Coated Balloon Angioplasty.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 13. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70805.
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31. O'CALLAGHAN D, Coughlan JJ, Alfonso F, Hahn JY, et al
    Final 2-Year Results of the REFORM Study: A Randomized Trial of Biolimus DCB Versus Paclitaxel DCB for In-Stent Restenosis.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1609-1616.
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32. POLETTI E, Oliva OA, Hassan A, Esposito G, et al
    Conduction Disturbances and Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR With Self-Expanding Devices: The CONNAVIPRO Study.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1630-1639.
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33. MARTINS FILHO E, Martins MR, Suruagy Motta RFO, Araujo GN, et al
    Propofol-Based Lubrication to Overcome Equipment Friction in Chronic Total Occlusion PCI: The Propoglide Technique.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1669-1679.
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34. ISHIO S, Nagasaka T, Taniuchi R, Amanai S, et al
    Clinical Outcomes of Drug-Eluting Stents and Drug-Coated Balloons in Tortuous Small Coronary Lesions.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1680-1689.
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35. KHAN H, Ali M, Ibrahem A, Ratib K, et al
    Clinical Outcomes of the Allegra Transcatheter System in Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Failure: A Multicentre Valve-in-Valve Registry.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 21. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70811.
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36. FIROZ A, Akram A, Singh S
    Crossing an Angulated SVG-RCA Anastomosis Using Distal Anchoring and Guide Extension: A Bailout Strategy in STEMI.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;108:1717-1720.
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37. OU CY, Wang JN, Kan CD
    Novel Bailout for Pulsta Valve Embolization: Microporous Endograft Fixation at the SVC-RA Junction in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot With Severe Pulmonary Regurgitation.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 26. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70810.
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    Eur Heart J

38. VERGALLO R, Stone GW, Johnson TW, Lee JM, et al
    Intracoronary imaging to assess atherosclerosis and to guide percutaneous coronary intervention.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Oct 16:ehag824. doi: 10.1093.
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    Heart

39. AKHTAR MM, Salihu A, Mullen M, Mukhopadhyay S, et al
    Transcatheter mitral valve replacement using transcatheter aortic valve implants in the mitral position: a UK multicentre experience.
    Heart. 2026 Oct 13:heartjnl-2026-328176. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328176.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

40. GUERRERO ME, Daniels DV, Whisenant B, Makkar RR, et al
    Transseptal Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement for Mitral Annular Calcification: ENCIRCLE MAC Registry 1-Year Outcomes.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Sep 16:S0735-1097(26)07442.
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    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

41. LORD R, Nguyen L
    A Survey Comparing Cardiac Operating Room Setup and Anesthetic Management Among Academic US Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Programs.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Jul 11:S1053-0770(26)00568.
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42. PATEL AP, Aggarwal I, Joseph S, Chen CH, et al
    ChatGPT Versus MediSearch: A Comparative Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Platforms for Patient Education in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Anesthesia.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Sep 20:S1053-0770(26)00940.
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43. KHAN MM, Bacha Z, Khan FA, Shahbaz H, et al
    Comparing High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy and Conventional Oxygen Therapy in Adult Patients Post-Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Sep 22:S1053-0770(26)00892.
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44. OGAMI T, Chetkof E, Bonatti JO, Jacquemyn X, et al
    Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement After Failed Attempt at Mitral Valve Repair.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Aug 24:S1053-0770(26)00839.
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45. HERRERA HR, Brodie D, Wieruszewski PM, Ursoleo JD, et al
    EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery: An Expert Analysis for Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Critical Care.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Sep 21:S1053-0770(26)00936.
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46. CEVIKKALP E, Ulusoy E, Ekinci M, Ogur AK, et al
    Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block Versus Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block With Local Infiltration for Postoperative Analgesia in Open Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Sep 21:S1053-0770(26)00943.
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47. SAHIN Y, Yeniay D
    Preoperative C-Reactive Protein to Albumin Ratio Is Associated With Incremental Prognostic Information Beyond EuroSCORE II After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Sep 19:S1053-0770(26)00929.
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48. D'AMICO F, Bonizzoni MA, Losiggio R, Kaufman N, et al
    Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2026 Sep 18:S1053-0770(26)00925.
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    J Electrocardiol

49. OZDEMIR O, Kuzucu O, Hazir KE
    Filter-induced ST elevation at the bedside after cardiac surgery.
    J Electrocardiol. 2026;99:154466.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

50. SZEKELY M, Yousefzai R, Lopez-Trevino M, Chihara R, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes After Heart-Lung Transplantation: A Contemporary 20-Year Single-Center Experience.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Oct 13:S0022-5223(26)01380.
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    PLoS One

51. PANYAWONGKHANTI M, Chintrakulchai P, Tanking C, Luangphiphat W, et al
    Coronary microvascular dysfunction in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0360374.
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    Scand Cardiovasc J

52. ERIXON C, Johannesson E, Dardashti A, Melhammar L, et al
    Postoperative infections after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass - incidence, performance of diagnostic procedures, and predictive factors.
    Scand Cardiovasc J. 2027;61:2745880.
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53. BRAATZ E, Stenman M, Al-Mousli J, Dalen M, et al
    Circulatory arrest versus aortic cross-clamping in proximal thoracic aortic aneurysm repair.
    Scand Cardiovasc J. 2027;61:2745873.
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    Transplantation

54. WATANABE T, Hirama T, Ryuko T, Tanaka S, et al
    Immunosuppression and Long-term Survival After Single Living-donor Lobar Lung Transplantation From the Same Donor as Prior Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: An All-Japan Study.
    Transplantation. 2026 Oct 14. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000005935.
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