Wetenschappelijke publicaties cardiale heelkunde

Wetenschappelijke publicaties van onze dienst. Mede mogelijk gemaakt dankzij de financiële steun van het KU Leuven Fonds cardiale heelkunde.

1-Year Patency of Biorestorative Polymeric Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts in an Ovine Model.
Ono M, Kageyama S, O'Leary N, El-Kurdi MS, Reinöhl J, Solien E, Bianco RW, Doss M, Meuris B, Virmani R, Cox M, Onuma Y, Serruys PW.
JACC Basic Transl Sci. 2022 Nov 9;8(1):19-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2022.06.021. eCollection 2023 Jan.
PMID: 36777172
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36777172/

A Comprehensive Assessment of Right Ventricular Function in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Marchetta S, Verbelen T, Claessen G, Quarck R, Delcroix M, Godinas L.
J Clin Med. 2022 Dec 21;12(1):47. doi: 10.3390/jcm12010047.
PMID: 36614845
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36614845/

Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Adolescents and Young Adults under 30 Years of Age: Demographics, Etiology and Postoperative Outcomes of 139 cases.
Luehr M, Yildiz M, Ma WG, Heck R, Polycarpou A, Jassar A, Kreibich M, Dohle DS, Weiss G, Hagl C, Rega F, Schachner T, Martens A, Della Corte A, Osada H, Sun LZ, Tsagakis K., Schoenhoff F.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 23:ezad112. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad112. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36951534
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36951534/

A femoral ImpellaTM CP plus REBOA for combined cardiogenic and haemorrhagic shock.
Vandenbriele C, Nijs S, Rega F, Balthazar T.
Acta Cardiol. 2023 Feb 2:1-2. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2023.2169436. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36729027 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729027/

A Large-Diameter Vascular Graft Replacing Animal-Derived Sealants With an Elastomeric Polymer.
Van Hecke M, Van Hoof L, Sikole M, Mufty H, Claus P, Verbrugghe P, Ely J, Berg GA, Roskams T, Meuris B.
J Surg Res. 2023 Apr;284:6-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.11.041. Epub 2022 Dec 15.
PMID: 36527768
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36527768/

A multicentre, propensity score matched analysis comparing a valve-sparing approach to valve replacement in aortic root aneurysm: Insight from the AVIATOR database.
Arabkhani B, Klautz RJM, de Heer F, De Kerchove L, El Khoury G, Lansac E, Schäfers HJ, El-Hamamsy I, Lenoir M, Aramendi JI, Meuris B, Verbrugghe P, Kluin J, Koolbergen DR, Bouchot O, Rudez I, Kolesar A, van Brakel TJ.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 3;63(2):ezac514. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac514.
PMID: 36308450
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36308450/

Anatomical feasibility of an endovascular aortic arch repair with the NEXUS endograft in patients treated with a frozen elephant trunk procedure for aortic arch pathology
Exelmans W, Mufty H, Maleux G, Verbrugghe P, Fourneau I
CVIR Endovasc. 2023 Mar 2;6(1):10. doi: 10.1186/s42155-023-00355-0.
PMID: 36862221
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36862221/

An in vitro model to study suction events by a ventricular assist device: validation with clinical data.
Rocchi M, Gross C, Moscato F, Schlöglhofer T, Meyns B, Fresiello L.
Front Physiol. 2023 Jul 25;14:1155032. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1155032. eCollection 2023.
PMID: 37560156
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37560156/

Anthracofibrosis mimicking chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Van Genechten S, Meyns B, Godinas L, Maleux G, Everaerts S, Van Beersel D, Belge C, Weynand B, Delcroix M, Verbelen T.
Pulm Circ. 2023 Jul 5;13(3):e12263.
PMID: 37427089
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37427089/

Aortic valve replacement in non-elderly: the gap between reality, guidelines and evidence.
Geuens L, Van Hoof L, Van De Bruaene A, Rega F, Meuris B, Verbrugghe P.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 26:ezad318. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad318. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37756688
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37756688/

Atherosclerotic Disease in a Single Coronary Artery: Right Coronary Artery Supplies Left Anterior Descendens and Left Circumflex Artery with Absent Left Coronary Ostium
Algoet M, Torky M, Van Kerrebroeck M, De Cock D, Viaene E and Oosterlinck W
Remedy Publications LLC., 2023 | Volume 8 | Article 3635
https://www.clinicsinsurgery.com/open-access/atherosclerotic-disease-in-a-single-coronary-artery-right-coronary-artery-9674.pdf

Bartonella henselae endocarditis and glomerulonephritis.
Pauwels R, Zeegers M, Koshy P, Verbrugghe P, Hofkens PJ.
Acta Cardiol. 2023 Oct 31:1-3. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2023.2257529. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37906026
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37906026/

Biventricular thrombi: a ticking time bomb.
Verbesselt M, Bogaert J, Castelein T, Stockman B, Meyns B, Vandenbriele C.
Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2023 Apr 24;7(4):ytad201. doi: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad201. eCollection 2023 Apr.
PMID: 37123643
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37123643/

Bleeding and thrombotic risk of different antiplatelet regimens posttranscatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair in patients with an indication for oral anticoagulation: Results from an all-comers national registry.
Claeys MJ, Aminian A, Bartunek J, Bennett J, Buysschaert I, Claeys M, De Bock D, Delodder L, Debonnaire P, Dewilde W, Ferdinande B, Geerinck S, Goetschalckx K, Lambrechts O,
Lochy S, Paelinck BP, Rosseel L, Stroobants D, Vanderheyden M, Van der Heyden J, Verbrugghe P, Verheye S, Dubois C.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 Dec 11. doi: 10.1002/ccd.30931. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 38078877
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38078877/

Case report: Cardiac intimal sarcoma in a young child.
Verbeek S, Sciot R, Debiec-Rychter M, Labarque V, Meyns B, Cools B.
Front Pediatr. 2023 Sep 25;11:1238847. doi: 10.3389/fped.2023.1238847. eCollection 2023.
PMID: 37818167
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37818167/

Cerebrovascular Complications of COVID-19 on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
Zaaqoq AM, Griffee MJ, Kelly TL, Fanning JP, Heinsar S, Suen JY, Mariani S, Li Bassi G, Jacobs JP, White N, Fraser JF, Lorusso R, Peek GJ, Cho SM; COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium (COVID Critical).
Crit Care Med. 2023 Apr 3. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000005861. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37010526
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37010526/

Clinical evaluation of the novel Capiox NX19 adult oxygenator-a multicenter study.
Hendrix RHJ, Debeuckelaere G, Degezelle K, Lenaerts L, Verbelen T, Weerwind PW.
Perfusion. 2023 May;38(4):734-739. doi: 10.1177/02676591221078942. Epub 2022 Mar 29.
PMID: 35348392
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348392/

Clinical-radiological-pathological correlation in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Verbelen T, Godinas L, Dorfmüller P, Gopalan D, Condliffe R, Delcroix M.
Eur Respir Rev. 2023 Dec 20;32(170):230149. doi: 10.1183/16000617.0149-2023. Print 2023 Dec 31.
PMID: 38123236 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38123236/

Complications related to extracorporeal life support in lung transplantation: single-center analysis.
Orlitová M, Goos W, Van Slambrouck J, Degezelle K, Vanluyten C, Vandervelde C, De Beule J, Jin X, Berkmans E, De Leyn P, Decaluwé H, Van Veer H, Depypere L, Verleden GM, Godinas L, Vos R, De Troy E, Dauwe DF, Ingels C, Meersseman P, Hermans G, Wauters J, Rega F, Meyns B, Verbelen T, Van Raemdonck DE, Neyrinck AP, Ceulemans LJ.
J Thorac Dis. 2023 Nov 30;15(11):6301-6316. doi: 10.21037/jtd-23-443. Epub 2023 Nov 16.
PMID: 38090325 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38090325/

Computational modeling reveals inflammation-driven dilatation of the pulmonary autograft in aortic position.
Maes L, Vervenne T, Van Hoof L, Jones EAV, Rega F, Famaey N.
Biomech Model Mechanobiol. 2023 Feb 10. doi: 10.1007/s10237-023-01694-6. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36764979
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36764979/

Correction : Epidemiology and outcomes of early-onset AKI in COVID-19-related ARDS in comparison with non-COVID-19-related ARDS: insights from two prospective global cohort studies.
McNicholas BA, Rezoagli E, Simpkin AJ, Khanna S, Suen JY, Yeung P, Brodie D, Bassi GL, Pham T, Bellani G, Fraser JF, Laffey J; CCCC Consortium.
Crit Care. 2023 May 26;27(1):202. doi: 10.1186/s13054-023-04487-6.
PMID: 37237395
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37237395/

Disparities in donor heart acceptance between the USA and Europe: clinical implications
Wayda B, Angleitner P, Smits JM, van Kins A, Berchtold-Herz M, De Pauw M, Erasmus ME, Gummert J, Hartyanszky I, Knezevic I, Laufer G, Milicic D, Rega F, Schulze PC, van Caeneghem O, Khush KK,  Zuckermann AO
Eur Heart J. 2023 Nov 4, ehad684, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad684
PMID: 37936176
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37936176/

DOACs in the Anticoagulation of Mechanical Valves: A Systematic Review and Future Perspectives.
Langenaeken T, Vanoppen A, Janssens F, Tanghe L, Verbrugghe P, Rega F, Meuris B.
J Clin Med. 2023 Jul 28;12(15):4984. doi: 10.3390/jcm12154984.
PMID: 37568386
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37568386/

Drivers of vascular growth and remodeling: A computational framework to promote benign adaptation in the Ross procedure.
Vervenne T, Maes L, Van Hoof L, Rega F, Famaey N.
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2023 Oct 13;148:106170. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106170. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37852088
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37852088/

Durability of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement in patients under the age of 60 years - 1-year follow-up from the prospective INDURE registry.
Meuris B, Roussel JC, Borger MA, Siepe M, Stefano P, Laufer G, Langanay T, Theron A, Grabenwöger M, Binder K, Demers P, Pessotto R, van Leeuwen W, Bourguignon T, Canovas S, Mariscalco G, Coscioni E, Dagenais F, Wendler O, Polvani G, Eden M, Botta B, Bramlage P, De Paulis R.
Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 18:ivad115.
PMID: 37462612
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37462612/

Effectiveness of the Risk Stratification Proposed by the 2022 European Heart Rhythm Association Expert Consensus Statement on Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse.
L'Hoyes W, Robyns T, Moura-Fereira S, De Meester P, Dresselaers T, Herregods MC, Rega F, Masci PG, Willems R, Bogaert J, Vandenberk B.
Am Heart J. 2023 Aug 16:S0002-8703(23)00201-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2023.08.004. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37595658
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37595658/

Effect of Metrics-Based Simulation Training to Proficiency on Procedure Quality and Errors Among Novice Cardiac Device Implanters: The IMPROF Randomized Trial.
Mascheroni J, Stockburger M, Patwala A, Mont L, Rao A, Retzlaff H, Garweg C, Verbelen T, Gallagher AG.
JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Aug 1;6(8):e2322750. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.22750.
PMID: 37651144
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37651144/

Efficacy of erector spinae plane block for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: Results of a double-blind, prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Hoogma DF, Van den Eynde R, Al Tmimi L, Verbrugghe P, Tournoy J, Fieuws S, Coppens S, Rex S.
J Clin Anesth. 2023 Feb 17;86:111072. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111072. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36807995
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36807995/

Efficacy of Levosimendan Infusion in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in a propensity score-matched analysis of the EUROMACS Registry - the Euro LEVO-LVAD Study.
Abdelshafy M, Caliskan K, Simpkin AJ, Elkoumy A, Kimman JR, Elsherbini H, Elzomor H, de By TMMH, Gollmann-Tepeköylü C, Berchtold-Herz M, Loforte A, Reineke D, Schoenrath F, Paluszkiewicz L, Gummert J, Mohacsi P, Meyns B, Soliman O.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 13:ezad095. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad095. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36912728
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36912728/

Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery: Results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Hoogma DF, Van den Eynde R, Oosterlinck W, Al Tmimi L, Verbrugghe P, Tournoy J, Fieuws S, Coppens S, Rex S.
J Clin Anesth. 2023 Aug;87:111088. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111088. Epub 2023 Mar 1.
PMID: 37129976
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37129976/

Erratum to "Preclinical In Vitro Models of Vascular Graft Coating in the Prevention of Vascular Graft Infection: A Systematic Review" [Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 63 (2022) 119-137].
Mufty H, Van Den Eynde J, Meuris B, Metsemakers WJ, Van Wijngaerden E, Vandendriessche T, Steenackers HP, Fourneau I.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 15:S1078-5884(23)00073-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.01.039. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36805090
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36805090/

Extracorporeal life support in mitral papillary muscle rupture: Outcome of multicenter study.
Massimi G, Matteucci M, De Bonis M, Kowalewski M, Formica F, Russo CF, Sponga S, Vendramin I, Colli A, Falcetta G, Trumello C, Carrozzini M, Fischlein T, Troise G, Actis Dato G, D'Alessandro S, Nia PS, Lodo V, Villa E, Shah SH, Scrofani R, Binaco I, Kalisnik JM, Pettinari M, Thielmann M, Meyns B, Khouqeer FA, Fino C, Simon C, Severgnini P, Kowalowka A, Deja MA, Ronco D, Lorusso R.
Artif Organs. 2023 Apr 11. doi: 10.1111/aor.14541. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37039965
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37039965/

Extracorporeal Artificial Lungs: Co-Creating Future Technology - A Qualitative Analysis.
Dormann J, Wendt S, Dreher M, Ansems K, Rolland C, Spillner J, Szafran A, Breuer T, Pison C, Verbelen T, Benstoem C.
Med Devices (Auckl). 2023 Jul 28;16:201-210. doi: 10.2147/MDER.S415258. eCollection 2023.
PMID: 37533746
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37533746/

Formal consensus study on surgery to replace the aortic valve in adults aged 18-60 years.
Stoica S, Beard C, Takkenberg JJM, Mokhles MM, Turner M, Pepper J, Hopewell-Kelly N, Benedetto U, Nashef SAM, El-Hamamsy I, Skillington P, Glauber M, De Paulis R, Tseng E., Meuris B, Sitges M, Delgado V, Krane M, Kostolny M, Pufulete M.
Heart. 2023 Feb 27:heartjnl-2022-321740. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-321740. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36849232
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36849232/

Heparin dosing in patients with Impella-supported cardiogenic shock.
Vandenbriele C, M'Pembele R, Dannenberg L, Metzen D, Zako S, Helten C, Mourikis P, Ignatov D, Huhn R, Balthazar T, Adriaenssens T, Vanassche T, Meyns B, Panoulas V, Monteagudo-Vela M, Arachchillage D, Janssens S, Scherer C, Orban M, Petzold T, Horn P, Jung C, Zeus T, Price S, Westenfeld R, Kelm M, Polzin A.
Int J Cardiol. 2023 Dec 30:131690. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131690. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 38160912
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38160912/

Heterogeneity in Clinical Practices for Post-Cardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support: a Pilot Survey from the PELS-1 Multicenter Study.
Mariani S, Bari G, Ravaux JM, van Bussel BCT, De Piero ME, Schaefer AK, Jawad K, Pozzi M, Loforte A, Kalampokas N, Jankuviene A, Flecher E, Hou X, Bunge JJH, Sriranjan K, Salazar L, Meyns B, Mazzeffi MA, Matteucci S, Sponga S, Ramanathan K, Costetti A, Formica F, Sakiyalak P, Fiore A, Schmid C, Raffa GM, Castillo R, Wang IW, Jung JS, Grus T, Pellegrino V, Bianchi G, Pettinari M, Barbone A, Garcia JP, Kowalewski M, Shekar K, Whitman G; Roberto Lorusso1, the PELS-1 Investigators.
Artif Organs. 2023 Jun 23. doi: 10.1111/aor.14601. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37351569
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37351569/

How does age affect outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation: results from the PCHF-VAD registry.
Radhoe SP, Veenis JF, Jakus N, Timmermans P, Pouleur AC, Rubís P, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Gaizauskas E, Barge-Caballero E, Paolillo S, Grundmann S, D'Amario D, Braun OÖ, Gkouziouta A, Planinc I, Samardzic J, Meyns B, Droogne W, Wierzbicki K, Holcman K, Flammer AJ, Gasparovic H, Biocina B, Lund LH, Milicic D, Ruschitzka F, Cikes M, Brugts JJ.
ESC Heart Fail. 2023 Apr;10(2):884-894. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.14247. Epub 2022 Dec 2.
PMID: 36460627
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36460627/

Impact of preoperative mitral regurgitation on left ventricular assist device patients: propensity score-matched analysis of the EUROMACS dataset.
Loforte A, Nersesian G, Lewin D, Lanmueller P, Gliozzi G, Stein J, Cavalli GG, Schoenrath F, Netuka I, Zimpfer D, de By TMMH, Gummert J, Falk V, Meyns B, Faerber G, Pacini D, Potapov E.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 3;63(2):ezad013. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad013.
PMID: 36637204
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36637204/

In vivo performance of a tri-leaflet mechanical heart valve prosthesis in an ovine model.
Langenaeken T, De Meester P, Verbrugghe P, Rega F, Lamberigts M, Van Hecke M, Van Hoof L, Meuris B.
Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 3;37(2):ivad142. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivad142.
PMID: 37584674
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584674/

Machine-learning-based spectral methods for partial differential equations.
Meuris B, Qadeer S, Stinis P.
Sci Rep. 2023 Jan 31;13(1):1739. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-26602-3.
PMID: 36720936
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36720936/

Management of Bleeding and Hemolysis During Percutaneous Microaxial Flow Pump Support: A Practical Approach.
Van Edom CJ, Gramegna M, Baldetti L, Beneduce A, Castelein T, Dauwe D, Frederiks P, Giustino G, Jacquemin M, Janssens SP, Panoulas VF, Pöss J, Rosenberg A, Schaubroeck HAI, Schrage B, Tavazzi G, Vanassche T, Vercaemst L, Vlasselaers D, Vranckx P, Belohlavek J, Gorog DA, Huber K, Mebazaa A, Meyns B, Pappalardo F, Scandroglio AM, Stone GW, Westermann D, Chieffo A, Price S, Vandenbriele C.
JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 Jul 24;16(14):1707-1720.
PMID: 37495347
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37495347/

Matched comparison between external aortic root support and valve-sparing root replacement.
Van Hoof L, Lamberigts M, Noé D, El-Hamamsy I, Lansac E, Kluin J, de Kerchove L, Pepper J, Treasure T, Meuris B, Rega F, Verbrugghe P; Aortic Valve Repair Research Network Investigators from the Heart Valve Society.
Heart. 2023 Jan 17:heartjnl-2022-321840. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-321840. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36650042
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36650042/

Matched comparison of decellularized homografts and bovine jugular vein conduits for pulmonary valve replacement in congenital heart disease.
Bobylev D, Horke A, Avsar M, Cvitkovic T, Boethig D, Hazekamp M, Meyns B, Rega F, Dave H, Schmiady M, Ciubotaru A, Cheptanaru E, Vida V, Padalino M, Tsang V, Jashari R, Laufer G, Andreas M, Andreeva A, Tudorache I, Cebotari S, Haverich A, Sarikouch S.
Cell Tissue Bank. 2023 Mar 14. doi: 10.1007/s10561-023-10082-4. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36917328
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36917328/

Minimally Invasive Coronary Surgery: How Should It Be Defined?
Oosterlinck W, Algoet M, Balkhy HH.
Innovations (Phila). 2023 Feb 10:15569845231153366. doi: 10.1177/15569845231153366. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36762801
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36762801/

Non-ischaemic preservation of the donor heart in heart transplantation: protocol design and rationale for a randomised, controlled, multicentre clinical trial across eight European countries.
Brouckaert J, Dellgren G, Wallinder A, Rega F.
BMJ Open. 2023 Dec 28;13(12):e073729. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073729.
PMID: 38154894
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38154894/

On-Support and Postweaning Mortality in Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
Mariani S, Schaefer AK, van Bussel BCT, Di Mauro M, Conci L, Szalkiewicz P, De Piero ME, Heuts S, Ravaux J, van der Horst ICC, Saeed D, Pozzi M, Loforte A, Boeken U, Samalavicius R, Bounader K, Hou X, Bunge JJH, Buscher H, Salazar L, Meyns B, Herr D, Matteucci S, Sponga S, MacLaren G, Russo C, Formica F, Sakiyalak P, Fiore A, Camboni D, Raffa GM, Diaz R, Wang IW, Jung JS, Belohlavek J, Pellegrino V, Bianchi G, Pettinari M, Barbone A, Garcia JP, Whitman G, Shekar K, Wiedemann D, Lorusso R; PELS Investigators.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 5:S0003-4975(23)00681-1.
PMID: 37414384
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37414384/

Optimal Measurement of Coronary Flow and Microvascular Function in Animals and Humans.

Minten L, Algoet M, Bennett J, Oosterlinck W, Meuris B, Langenaeken T, Bézy S, Wouters L, Duchenne J, Puvrez A, de Groote S, Lesizza P, Frederiks P, de Vos L, Adriaenssens T, Sinnaeve P, Desmet W, McCutcheon K, Dubois C.
Circ Res. 2023 Aug 31. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.123.323341. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37650288
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37650288/

Paediatric aortic valve replacement: a meta-analysis and microsimulation study.
Notenboom ML, Schuermans A, Etnel JRG, Veen KM, van de Woestijne PC, Rega FR, Helbing WA, Bogers AJJC, Takkenberg JJM.
Eur Heart J. 2023 Jun 27:ehad370. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad370. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37366156
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37366156/

Patient and Management Variables Associated With Survival After Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adults: The PELS-1 Multicenter Cohort Study.
Mariani S, Heuts S, van Bussel BCT, Di Mauro M, Wiedemann D, Saeed D, Pozzi M, Loforte A, Boeken U, Samalavicius R, Bounader K, Hou X, Bunge JJH, Buscher H, Salazar L, Meyns B, Herr D, Matteucci MLS, Sponga S, MacLaren G, Russo C, Formica F, Sakiyalak P, Fiore A, Camboni D, Raffa GM, Diaz R, Wang IW, Jung JS, Belohlavek J, Pellegrino V, Bianchi G, Pettinari M, Barbone A, Garcia JP, Shekar K, Whitman GJR, Lorusso R; PELS‐1 Investigators *.
J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 Jul 18;12(14):e029609. Epub 2023 Jul 8.
PMID: 37421269
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37421269/

Postoperative delirium and quality of life after transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement: A prospective observational study.
Hoogma DF, Venmans E, Al Tmimi L, Tournoy J, Verbrugghe P, Jacobs S, Fieuws S, Milisen K, Adriaenssens T, Dubois C, Rex S.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul;166(1):156-166.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.11.023.
PMID: 34876283
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34876283/

Reply to: Anaortic With No Touch to the Aorta Is a Central Technique to Decrease Invasiveness of CABG.
Algoet M, Oosterlinck W, Balkhy HH.
Innovations (Phila). 2023 Apr 20:15569845231168615. doi: 10.1177/15569845231168615. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37078616
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37078616/

Reversal of Right Ventricular Remodeling After Correction of Pulmonary Regurgitation in Tetralogy of Fallot.
Cools B, Nagaraju CK, Vandendriessche K, van Puyvelde J, Youness M, Roderick HL, Gewillig M, Sipido K, Claus P, Rega F.
JACC Basic Transl Sci. 2022 Dec 14;8(3):301-315. doi: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2022.09.008. eCollection 2023 Mar.
PMID: 37034286 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37034286/

SARS-CoV-2 vaccine antibody response and breakthrough infections in transplant recipients.
Vanlerberghe B, Vrij C, Bogaerts K, Vermeersch P, Lagrou K, Molenberghs G, Rega F, Ceulemans LJ, van Raemdonck D, Jochmans I, Monbaliu D, Pirenne J, Vanuytsel T, Gillard P, Schoemans H, Cleemput JV, Kuypers D, Vos R, Nevens F, Verbeek J.
J Med Virol. 2023 Apr;95(4):e28736. doi: 10.1002/jmv.28736.
PMID: 37185854
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37185854/

Secondary tricuspid valve regurgitation after isolated aortic valve replacement: outcomes and predictors.
Buonocore M, De Meester P, Brusselmans M, Van Puyvelde T, Verrijcken A, Rega F, Verbelen T.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Aug 8:ezad275. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad275. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37551943
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37551943/

Severe Hypotension After Reinfusion of Autologous Blood Processed With a Cell Saver and Anticoagulated With Acid-Citrate-Dextrose Solution A.
Beersemans M, Rex S, Degezelle K, Meyns B, Van de Voorde K, Van de Velde M, De Ridder D, Vandevelde A, Van den Eynde R.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2023 Jul 26 Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37596102
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37596102/

Sex-related differences in left ventricular assist device utilization and outcomes: results from the PCHF-VAD registry.
Radhoe SP, Jakus N, Veenis JF, Timmermans P, Pouleur AC, Rubís P, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Gaizauskas E, Barge-Caballero E, Paolillo S, Grundmann S, D'Amario D, Braun OÖ, Gkouziouta A, Planinc I, Macek JL, Meyns B, Droogne W, Wierzbicki K, Holcman K, Flammer AJ, Gasparovic H, Biocina B, Milicic D, Lund LH, Ruschitzka F, Brugts JJ, Cikes M.
ESC Heart Fail. 2023 Apr;10(2):1054-1065. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.14261. Epub 2022 Dec 22.
PMID: 36547014
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36547014/

Stroke thrombectomy through interstices of a hybrid endograft placed for type A aortic dissection.
Maleux G, Rega F, Lemmens R.
J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2023 May 16:S1051-0443(23)00352-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.05.020. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37201656
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37201656/

Switch to a bicarbonate-based Impella CP™ purge solution in a patient with haemothorax: a case report.
Van Edom C, Van Puyvelde T, Jacobs S, Vandenbriele C.
Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2023 Jan 11;7(1):ytad022. doi: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad022. eCollection 2023 Jan.
PMID: 36727126
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36727126/

Syphilis, the Great Imitator-Clinical and Dermoscopic Features of a Rare Presentation of Secondary Syphilis.
Cantisani C, Rega F, Ambrosio L, Grieco T, Kiss N, Meznerics FA, Bánvölgyi A, Vespasiani G, Arienzo F, Rossi G, Soda G, Pellacani G.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 11;20(2):1339. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021339.
PMID: 36674095 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36674095/

The elephant in the atrium: an unexpected diagnosis resulting in obstructive cardiogenic shock.
Bijnens J, Bourgeois T, L'Hoyes W, Bogaert J, Rega F.
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2023 Sep 20:jead238. doi: 10.1093/ehjci/jead238. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37738405
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37738405/

The hemodynamic interplay between pulmonary ischemia-reperfusion injury and right ventricular function in lung transplantation: a translational porcine model.
Orlitová M, Verbelen T, Frick AE, Vanstapel A, Van Beersel D, Ordies S, Van Slambrouck J, Kaes J, Jin X, Coudyzer W, Verleden SE, Verleden GM, Vanaudenaerde BM, Van Raemdonck DE, Vos R, Ceulemans LJ, Claus P, Neyrinck AP.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2023 Nov 1;325(5):L675-L688. doi: 10.1152/ajplung.00281.2022. Epub 2023 Sep 19.
PMID: 37724349
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37724349/

The international experience of in-situ recovery of the DCD heart: a multicentre retrospective observational study.
Louca J, Öchsner M, Shah A, Hoffman J, Vilchez FG, Garrido I, Royo-Villanova M, Domínguez-Gil B, Smith D, James L, Moazami N, Rega F, Brouckaert J, Van Cleemput J, Vandendriessche K, Tchana-Sato V, Bandiougou D, Urban M, Manara A, Berman M, Messer S, Large S; WISPGm; WISPG.
EClinicalMedicine. 2023 Mar 2;58:101887. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101887. eCollection 2023 Apr.
PMID: 36911270
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36911270/

The Importance of Timing in Post-Cardiotomy Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: a Descriptive Multicenter Observational Study.
Mariani S, Wang IW, van Bussel BCT, Heuts S, Wiedemann D, Saeed D, van der Horst ICC, Pozzi M, Loforte A, Boeken U, Samalavicius R, Bounader K, Hou X, Bunge JJH, Buscher H, Salazar L, Meyns B, Herr D, Matteucci S, Sponga S, Ramanathan K, Russo C, Formica F, Sakiyalak P, Fiore A, Camboni D, Raffa GM, Diaz R, Jung JS, Belohlavek J, Pellegrino V, Bianchi G, Pettinari M, Barbone A, Garcia JP, Shekar K, Whitman G, Lorusso R; PELS-1 Investigators.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 16:S0022-5223(23)00366-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.04.042. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37201778
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37201778/

The MANTRA study: a new umbrella concept prospectively applied to assess implantable medical devices for heart valve procedures.
Meuris B, Günaydın S, Lancellotti P, Badano L, Aldea G, Herrenknecht R, Cerutti E, Gaggianesi S, Dipinto S, Morando P, Kempfert J.
J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 7;18(1):110. doi: 10.1186/s13019-023-02270-w.
PMID: 37029428
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37029428/

The perioperative use of inhaled prostacyclins in cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Marcus B, Marynen F, Fieuws S, Van Beersel D, Rega F, Rex S.
Can J Anaesth. 2023 Aug;70(8):1381-1393. doi: 10.1007/s12630-023-02520-4. Epub 2023 Jun 28.
PMID: 37380903
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37380903/

The Relation Between Obesity and Mortality in Postcardiotomy Venoarterial Membrane Oxygenation.
Heuts S, Mariani S, van Bussel BCT, Boeken U, Samalavicius R, Bounader K, Hou X, Bunge JJH, Sriranjan K, Wiedemann D, Saeed D, Pozzi M, Loforte A, Salazar L, Meyns B, Mazzeffi MA, Matteucci S, Sponga S, Sorokin V, Russo C, Formica F, Sakiyalak P, Fiore A, Camboni D, Raffa GM, Diaz R, Wang IW, Jung JS, Belohlavek J, Pellegrino V, Bianchi G, Pettinari M, Barbone A, Garcia JP, Shekar K, Whitman G, Lorusso R; PELS-1 Investigators.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 2:S0003-4975(23)00353-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.03.025. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37015310
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37015310/

The sutureless aortic valve: a story of continuing improvements.
Meuris B, Lamberigts M.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 2:ezad034. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad034. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36727490
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36727490/

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus sutureless aortic valve replacement: a single-centre cost analysis.
De Paepe J, Lamberigts M, Meuris B, Jacobs S, Adriaenssens T, Dubois C, Verbrugghe P.
Acta Cardiol. 2023 Oct 26:1-11. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2023.2268441. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37882608
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37882608/

Use of Intracorporeal Durable LVAD Support in Children Using HVAD or HeartMate 3-A EUROMACS Analysis.
Schweiger M, Hussein H, de By TMMH, Zimpfer D, Sliwka J, Davies B, Miera O, Meyns B.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2023 Aug 17;10(8):351.
PMID: 37623364
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37623364/

Use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in children supported with ventricular assist device: An analysis of data from teh EUROMACS registry.
Schweiger M, Amodeo A, Vierecke J, Hussein H, Berger F, de By TMMH, Zimpfer D, Sliwka J, Davies B, Miera O, Meyns B.
Artif Organs. 2023 Mar 1. doi: 10.1111/aor.14515. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36855905
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36855905/

Valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement for the degenerated rapid deployment PercevalTM prosthesis: technical considerations
Christophe Dubois1,2^, Lennert Minten1,2, Marie Lamberigts1, Pierluigi Lesizza2, Steven Jacobs1,3,
Tom Adriaenssens1,2, Peter Verbrugghe1,3, Bart Meuris1,3
Received: 30 June 2023; Accepted: 01 September 2023.
doi: 10.21037/jovs-23-28
https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jovs-23-28

When Therapy Becomes the Source of Embolism.
Dhont S, Gutermann H, Van Lierde J, Verbrugghe P, Vandervoort PM.
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2023 Jun 7:jead136. doi: 10.1093/ehjci/jead136. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 37282667
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37282667/

5-Year results from the prospective European multi-centre study on decellularized homografts for pulmonary valve replacement ESPOIR Trial and ESPOIR Registry data.
Bobylev D, Horke A, Boethig D, Hazekamp M, Meyns B, Rega F, Dave H, Schmiady M, Ciubotaru A, Cheptanaru E, Vida V, Padalino M, Tsang V, Jashari R, Laufer G, Andreas M, Andreeva A, Tudorache I, Cebotari S, Haverich A, Sarikouch S.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 15:ezac219. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac219. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35425983
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35425983/

A Comprehensive Assessment of Right Ventricular Function in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Marchetta S, Verbelen T, Claessen G, Quarck R, Delcroix M, Godinas L.
J Clin Med. 2022 Dec 21;12(1):47. doi: 10.3390/jcm12010047.
PMID: 36614845 Free PMC article. Review.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36614845/

ADAMTS13 inhibition to treat acquired von Willebrand syndrome during mechanical circulatory support device implantation.
Deconinck SJ, Nix C, Barth S, Bennek-Schöpping E, Rauch A, Schelpe AS, Roose E, Feys HB, Pareyn I, Vandenbulcke A, Muia J, Vandenbriele C, Susen S, Meyns B, Tersteeg C, Jacobs S, De Meyer SF, Vanhoorelbeke K.
J Thromb Haemost. 2022 Dec;20(12):2797-2809. doi: 10.1111/jth.15889. Epub 2022 Oct 17.
PMID: 36128768 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36128768/

Adverse functional remodelling of the subpulmonary left ventricle in patients with a systemic right ventricle is associated with clinical outcome.
Santens B, Helsen F, Van De Bruaene A, De Meester P, Budts AL, Troost E, Moons P, Claus P, Rega F, Bogaert J, Budts W.
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Apr 18;23(5):680-688. doi: 10.1093/ehjci/jeab086.
PMID: 34059878
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34059878/

A Large-Diameter Vascular Graft Replacing Animal-Derived Sealants with an Elastomeric Polymer.
Van Hecke M, Van Hoof L, Sikole M, Mufty H, Claus P, Verbrugghe P, Ely J, Berg GA, Roskams T, Meuris B.     
J Surg Res. 2022 Dec 15;284:6-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.11.041. Online ahead of print.PMID: 36527768 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36527768/

Alterations in Human Mitral Valve Mechanical Properties Secondary to Left Ventricular Remodeling: A Biaxial Mechanical Study.
Vandemaele P, Vander Linden K, Deferm S, Jashari R, Rega F, Bertrand P, Vandervoort P, Vander Sloten J, Famaey N, Fehervary H.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Jun 9;9:876006. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.876006. eCollection 2022.
PMID: 35811738
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35811738/

A multicenter, propensity-score matched analysis comparing valve-sparing approach to valve replacement in aortic root aneurysm: Insight from AVIATOR database.
Arabkhani B, Klautz RJM, de Heer F, De Kerchove L, El Khoury G, Lansac E, Schäfers HJ, El-Hamamsy I, Lenoir M, Aramendi JI, Meuris B, Verbrugghe P, Kluin J, Koolbergen DR, Bouchot O, Rudez I, Kolesar A, van Brakel TJ; Aortic Valve Repair Research Network Investigators from the Heart Valve Society, Collaborators.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 29:ezac514. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac514. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36308450
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36308450/

Anticoagulation for Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device-Supported Cardiogenic Shock: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
Vandenbriele C, Arachchillage DJ, Frederiks P, Giustino G, Gorog DA, Gramegna M, Janssens S, Meyns B, Polzin A, Scandroglio M, Schrage B, Stone GW, Tavazzi G, Vanassche T, Vranckx P, Westermann D, Price S, Chieffo A.
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022 May 17;79(19):1949-1962. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.02.052.
PMID: 35550692
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35550692/

Apixaban in a porcine model of mechanical valve thrombosis in pulmonary position-a pilot study.
Van Hoof L, Truyers I, Van Hauwermeiren H, Nachtergaele B, Langenaeken T, Jacquemin M, Rega F, Verhamme P, Meuris B.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 9;35(2):ivac070. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac070.
PMID: 35253872 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35253872/

Are heart transplant recipients more at risk for anal squamous carcinoma than other solid organ transplant recipients?
Roelandt P, Droogne W, Vörös G, Van Aelst L, Rega F, van Cleemput J.
Int J Cancer. 2022 Mar 7. doi: 10.1002/ijc.33994. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35253898
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35253898/

Arteriovenous Fistulae in Chronic Kidney Disease and the Heart: Physiological, Histological, and Transcriptomic Characterization of a Novel Rat Model.
Van den Eynde J, Jacquemyn X, Cloet N, Noé D, Gillijns H, Lox M, Gsell W, Himmelreich U, Luttun A, McCutcheon K, Janssens S, Oosterlinck W.
J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Oct 18;11(20):e027593. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.122.027593. Epub 2022 Oct 7.
PMID: 36205249 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36205249/

Association between improved compliance with enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines and postoperative outcomes: A retrospective study.
Hoogma DF, Croonen R, Al Tmimi L, Tournoy J, Verbrugghe P, Fieuws S, Rex S.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 19:S0022-5223(22)00794-2..
PMID: 35989120
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35989120/

Avoiding oversizing in sutureless valves leads to lower transvalvular gradients and less permanent pacemaker implants postoperatively.
Szecel D, Lamberigts M, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, Dubois C, Meuris B.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 9;35(2):ivac157. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac157.
PMID: 35689614 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35689614/

Biology of myocardial recovery in advanced heart failure with long-term mechanical support.
Tseliou E, Lavine KJ, Wever-Pinzon O, Topkara VK, Meyns B, Adachi I, Zimpfer D, Birks EJ, Burkhoff D, Drakos SG.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2022 Jul 16:S1053-2498(22)02030-7.
PMID: 35965183
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35965183/

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: diagnosis, operability assessment and patient selection for pulmonary endarterectomy.
Verbelen T, Godinas L, Maleux G, Coolen J, Claessen G, Belge C, Meyns B, Delcroix M.
Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar;11(2):82-97.
PMID: 35433370
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35433370/

Clinical evaluation of the novel Capiox NX19 adult oxygenator-a multicenter study.
Hendrix RHJ, Debeuckelaere G, Degezelle K, Lenaerts L, Verbelen T, Weerwind PW.
Perfusion. 2022 Mar 29:2676591221078942. doi: 10.1177/02676591221078942. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35348392
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348392/

Clinical Studies Reporting on Vascular Graft Coatings for the Prevention of Aortic Graft Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Mufty H, Van den Bergh M, Meuris B, Metsemakers WJ, Fourneau I.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2022 Jan;63(1):112-118. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.09.020. Epub 2021 Nov 18.
PMID: 34801385 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34801385/

Comparative analysis of LVAD patients in regard of ischaemic or idiopathic cardiomyopathy: A propensity-score analysis of EUROMACS data.
Merkle-Storms J, Djordjevic I, Sabashnikov A, Eghbalzadeh K, Gkouziouta A, Fiane A, Stockman B, Montalto A, Bernhardt A, Meyns B, Netuka I, De By T, Wahlers T, Rahmanian P, Zeriouh M.
Int J Artif Organs. 2022 Mar;45(3):284-291. doi: 10.1177/03913988221075045. Epub 2022 Feb 3.
PMID: 35114824
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35114824/

Coronary revascularization in patients with HIV.
McCutcheon K, Triantafyllis AS, Van den Eynde J, Oosterlinck W, Vachiat A, Tsabedze N, Zachariah D, Manga P, Bennett J.
Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Apr;32(3):163-169. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.02.006. Epub 2021 Feb 21.
PMID: 33626383
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33626383/

Correction to: Influence of Tissue Technology on Pannus Formation on Bioprosthetic Heart Valves.
Tod TJ, Gohres RA, Torky M, Wright GA, Lamberigts M, Flameng W, Meuris B.
Cardiovasc Eng Technol. 2022 Aug;13(4):515. doi: 10.1007/s13239-021-00581-4.
PMID: 34697788 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34697788/

Corrigendum: Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020.
Cerny S, Oosterlinck W, Onan B, Singh S, Segers P, Bolcal C, Alhan C, Navarra E, Pettinari M, Van Praet F, De Praetere H, Vojacek J, Cebotaru T, Modi P, Doguet F, Franke U, Ouda A, Melly L, Malapert G, Labrousse L, Gianoli M, Agnino A, Philipsen T, Jansens JL, Folliguet T, Palmen M, Pereda D, Musumeci F, Suwalski P, Cathenis K, Van den Eynde J, Bonatti J.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Mar 7;9:870390. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.870390. eCollection 2022.
PMID: 35342745
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35342745/

Current state of the art and recommendations in robotic mitral valve surgery.
Palmen M, Navarra E, Bonatti J, Franke U, Cerny S, Musumeci F, Modi P, Singh S, Sandoval E, Pettinari M, Segers P, Gianoli M, van Praet F, de Praetere H, Vojacek J, Cebotaru T, Onan B, Bolcal C, Alhan C, Ouda A, Melly L, Malapert G, Labrousse L, Agnino A, Phillipsen T, Jansens JL, Folliguet T, Suwalski P, Cathenis K, Doguet F, Tomšič A, Oosterlinck W, Pereda D.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 24:ivac160. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac160. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35748726
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35748726/

CytoSorb haemoadsorption for removal of apixaban-A proof-of-concept pilot case for a randomized controlled trial.
Buonocore M, Rex S, Degezelle K, Meyns B.
J Clin Pharm Ther. 2022 Dec;47(12):2373-2375. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.13802. Epub 2022 Nov 9.
PMID: 36351749 Clinical Trial.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36351749/

Diagnostic Yield of Non-Invasive Testing in Patients with Anomalous Aortic Origin of Coronary Arteries: A Multicentric Experience
Cipriani A, Dall’Aglio PB, Mazzotta L, Sirico D, Sarris G, Hazekamp M, Carrel T, Frigiola A, Sojak V, Lo Rito M,
Horer J, Roussin R, Cleuziou J, Meyns B, Fragata J, Telles H, Polimenakos AC, Francois K, Veshti A, Salminen J, Gonzalez Rocafort A, Nosal M, Protopapas E, Tumbarello R, Sarto P, Pegoraro C, Motta R, Di Salvo G, Corrado D, Vida VL and Padalino MA
CHD, 2022, 17 (4)
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Early Conduction Disorders After Aortic Valve Replacement With the Sutureless Perceval Prosthesis.
Verlinden J, Bové T, de Kerchove L, Baert J, Radermecker M, Durieux R, Gutermann H, Van Kerrebroeck C, Szecel D, Meuris B.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun;113(6):1911-1917. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.020. Epub 2021 Sep 16.
PMID: 34536377
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34536377/

Early short course of neuromuscular blocking agents in patients with COVID-19 ARDS: a propensity score analysis.
Li Bassi G, Gibbons K, Suen JY, Dalton HJ, White N, Corley A, Shrapnel S, Hinton S, Forsyth S, Laffey JG, Fan E, Fanning JP, Panigada M, Bartlett R, Brodie D, Burrell A, Chiumello D, Elhazmi A, Esperatti M, Grasselli G, Hodgson C, Ichiba S, Luna C, Marwali E, Merson L, Murthy S, Nichol A, Ogino M, Pelosi P, Torres A, Ng PY, Fraser JF; COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium.
Crit Care. 2022 May 17;26(1):141. doi: 10.1186/s13054-022-03983-5.
PMID: 35581612
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35581612/

Fast-Track Failure After Cardiac Surgery: Risk Factors and Outcome With Long-Term Follow-Up.
Hendrikx J, Timmers M, AlTmimi L, Hoogma DF, De Coster J, Fieuws S, Herijgers P, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, Rex S.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 Aug;36(8 Pt A):2463-2472. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.12.009
PMID: 35031218
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35031218/

Growth and remodeling in the pulmonary autograft: Computational evaluation using kinematic growth models and constrained mixture theory.
Vastmans J, Maes L, Peirlinck M, Vanderveken E, Rega F, Kuhl E, Famaey N.
Int J Numer Method Biomed Eng. 2022 Jan;38(1):e3545. doi: 10.1002/cnm.3545. Epub 2021 Nov 24.
PMID: 34724357
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34724357/

Heartmate 3 implantation in small patients: CT-guided chest diameter assessment.
Van Puyvelde J, Jacobs S, Vlasselaers D, Meyns B.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 2:ivac009. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac009. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35134163
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35134163/

Hemodynamic characterization of the Realheart® total artificial heart with a hybrid cardiovascular simulator.
Fresiello L, Najar A, Brynedal Ignell N, Zieliński K, Rocchi M, Meyns B, Perkins IL.
Artif Organs. 2022 Mar 1. doi: 10.1111/aor.14223. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35231138
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35231138/

Hemodynamic Performance of Sutureless vs. Conventional Bioprostheses for Aortic Valve Replacement: The 1-Year Core-Lab Results of the Randomized PERSIST-AVR Trial.
Fischlein T, Caporali E, Asch FM, Vogt F, Pollari F, Folliguet T, Kappert U, Meuris B, Shrestha ML, Roselli EE, Bonaros N, Fabre O, Corbi P, Troise G, Andreas M, Pinaud F, Pfeiffer S, Kueri S, Tan E, Voisine P, Girdauskas E, Rega F, García-Puente J, De Kerchove L, Lorusso R.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Feb 18;9:844876. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.844876. eCollection 2022.
PMID: 35252408 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35252408/

How does age affect outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation: results from the PCHF-VAD registry.
Radhoe SP, Veenis JF, Jakus N, Timmermans P, Pouleur AC, Rubís P, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Gaizauskas E, Barge-Caballero E, Paolillo S, Grundmann S, D'Amario D, Braun OÖ, Gkouziouta A, Planinc I, Samardzic J, Meyns B, Droogne W, Wierzbicki K, Holcman K, Flammer AJ, Gasparovic H, Biocina B, Lund LH, Milicic D, Ruschitzka F, Cikes M, Brugts JJ.
ESC Heart Fail. 2022 Dec 2. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.14247. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36460627 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36460627/

How to implement geriatric co-management in your hospital? Insights from the G-COACH feasibility study.
Van Grootven B, Jeuris A, Jonckers M, Devriendt E, Dierckx de Casterlé B, Dubois C, Fagard K, Herregods MC, Hornikx M, Meuris B, Rex S, Tournoy J, Milisen K, Flamaing J, Deschodt M.
BMC Geriatr. 2022 May 2;22(1):386. doi: 10.1186/s12877-022-03051-1.
PMID: 35501840 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35501840/

How to perform focused transoesophageal echocardiography during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Rosseel T, Van Puyvelde T, Voigt JU, Dauwe D, Meyns B, Dewolf P, Vandenbriele C.
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Dec 19;24(1):12-14. doi: 10.1093/ehjci/jeac205.
PMID: 36227723 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36227723/

Impact of BMI on outcomes in respiratory ECMO: an ELSO registry study.
Peetermans M, Guler I, Meersseman P, Wilmer A, Wauters J, Meyns B, Vlaar APJ, Combes A, Hermans G.
Intensive Care Med. 2022 Nov 22:1-13. doi: 10.1007/s00134-022-06926-4. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36416896 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36416896/

Impact of concomitant cardiac valvular surgery during implantation of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices: A European registry for patients with mechanical circulatory support (EUROMACS) analysis.
Loforte A, de By TMMH, Gliozzi G, Schönrath F, Mariani C, Netuka I, Pya Y, Zimpfer D, Cavalli GG, Gummert J, Meyns B, Pacini D, Potapov E; EUROMACS Investigators.
Artif Organs. 2022 May;46(5):813-826. doi: 10.1111/aor.14143. Epub 2021 Dec 24.
PMID: 34904255
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34904255/

Impact of progressive aortic regurgitation on outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation.
Gasparovic H, Jakus N, Brugts JJ, Pouleur AC, Timmermans P, Rubiś P, Gaizauskas E, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Barge-Caballero E, Grundmann S, Paolillo S, D'Amario D, Braun OÖ, Meyns B, Droogne W, Wierzbicki K, Holcman K, Planinc I, Lovric D, Flammer AJ, Petricevic M, Biocina B, Lund LH, Milicic D, Ruschitzka F, Cikes M.
Heart Vessels. 2022 Jun 23. doi: 10.1007/s00380-022-02111-1. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35737119
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35737119/

Improved survival of left ventricular assist device carriers in Europe according to implantation eras - results from the PCHF-VAD registry.
Jakus N, Brugts JJ, Claggett B, Timmermans P, Pouleur AC, Rubiś P, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Gaizauskas E, Barge-Caballero E, Paolillo S, Grundmann S, D'Amario D, Braun OÖ, Gkouziouta A, Meyns B, Droogne W, Wierzbicki K, Holcman K, Planinc I, Skoric B, Flammer AJ, Gasparovic H, Biocina B, Lund LH, Milicic D, Ruschitzka F, Cikes M; PCHF-VAD registry.
Eur J Heart Fail. 2022 May 4. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.2526. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35508920
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35508920/

In-hospital and 6-month outcomes in patients with COVID-19 supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (EuroECMO-COVID): a multicentre, prospective observational study.
Lorusso R, De Piero ME, Mariani S, Di Mauro M, Folliguet T, Taccone FS, Camporota L, Swol J, Wiedemann D, Belliato M, Broman LM, Vuylsteke A, Kassif Y, Scandroglio AM, Fanelli V, Gaudard P, Ledot S, Barker J, Boeken U, Maier S, Kersten A, Meyns B, Pozzi M, Pedersen FM, Schellongowski P, Kirali K, Barrett N, Riera J, Mueller T, Belohlavek J; EuroECMO-COVID Study Group.
Lancet Respir Med. 2022 Nov 16:S2213-2600(22)00403-9. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(22)00403-9. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36402148 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36402148/

InsP3R-RyR Ca2+ channel crosstalk facilitates arrhythmias in the failing human ventricle.
Jin X, Amoni M, Gilbert G, Dries E, Doñate Puertas R, Tomar A, Nagaraju CK, Pradhan A, Yule DI, Martens T, Menten R, Vanden Berghe P, Rega F, Sipido K, Roderick HL.
Basic Res Cardiol. 2022 Nov 15;117(1):60. doi: 10.1007/s00395-022-00967-y.
PMID: 36378362
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36378362/

Initial clinical validation of a hybrid in silico-in vitro cardiorespiratory simulator for comprehensive testing of mechanical circulatory support systems.
Fresiello L, Muthiah K, Goetschalckx K, Hayward C, Rocchi M, Bezy M, Pauls JP, Meyns B, Donker DW, Zieliński K.
Front Physiol. 2022 Oct 13;13:967449. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.967449. eCollection 2022.
PMID: 36311247 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36311247/

Left ventricular assist device-related infections and the risk of cerebrovascular accidents: a EUROMACS study.
Zijderhand CF, Antonides CFJ, Veen KM, Verkaik NJ, Schoenrath F, Gummert J, Nemec P, Merkely B, Musumeci F, Meyns B, de By TMMH, Bogers AJJC, Caliskan K.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 4;62(5):ezac421. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac421.
PMID: 35997578 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35997578/

Levosimendan in paediatric cardiac anaesthesiology: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lapere M, Rega F, Rex S.
Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2022 Aug 1;39(8):646-655. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001711. Epub 2022 Jul 7.
PMID: 35792892
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35792892/

Long-term evolution of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels and exercise capacity in 132 left ventricular assist device recipients.
Van Edom C, Jacobs S, Fresiello L, Vandersmissen K, Vandenbriele C, Droogné W, Meyns B.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 10:ezac053. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac053. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35143640
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35143640

Long-term outcomes of atrioventricular septal defect and single ventricle: A multicenter study.
Arrigoni SC, IJsselhof R, Postmus D, Vonk JM, François K, Bové T, Hazekamp MG, Rijnberg FM, Meyns B, van Puyvelde J, Poncelet AJ, de Beco G, van de Woestijne PC, Bogers AJJC, Schoof PH, Ebels T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar;163(3):1166-1175. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.05.015. Epub 2021 May 18.
PMID: 34099273 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34099273/

Lung transplantation following donation after thoraco-abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP): A feasibility case study.
Boelhouwer C, Vandendriessche K, Van Raemdonck D, Jochmans I, Monbaliu D, Degezelle K, Gunst J, Vandenbriele C, Van Beersel D, Vos R, Verleden GM, Rega F, Neyrinck AP, Ceulemans LJ; with support of the Leuven Donor Working Group.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2022 Dec;41(12):1864-1867. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.09.011. Epub 2022 Sep 20.
PMID: 36243643 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36243643/

Mechanical circulatory support therapy monitoring in EUROMACS enters into its second decade with new challenges ahead.
De By TMMH, Schoenrath F, Gummert J, Meyns B.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 12:ezac062. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac062. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35150245
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150245/

Midterm outcomes with a sutureless aortic bioprosthesis in a prospective multicenter cohort study.
Fischlein T, Meuris B, Folliguet T, Hakim-Meibodi K, Misfeld M, Carrel T, Zembala M, Cerutti E, Asch FM, Haverich A; CAVALIER Trial Investigators.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Dec;164(6):1772-1780.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.12.109. Epub 2021 Jan 13.
PMID: 33597099
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33597099/

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery versus conventional sternotomy mitral valve surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 119 studies.
Eqbal AJ, Gupta S, Basha A, Qiu Y, Wu N, Rega F, Chu FV, Belley-Cote EP, Whitlock RP.
J Card Surg. 2022 Feb 16. doi: 10.1111/jocs.16314. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35170791
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35170791/

Mitral Annular Dynamics in AF Versus Sinus Rhythm: Novel Insights Into the Mechanism of AFMR.
Deferm S, Bertrand PB, Verhaert D, Verbrugge FH, Dauw J, Thoelen K, Giesen A, Bruckers L, Rega F, Thomas JD, Levine RA, Vandervoort PM.
JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Jan;15(1):1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2021.05.019. Epub 2021 Jul 14.
PMID: 34274270 Free article
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34274270/

Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury and the influence of inflammation.
Algoet M, Janssens S, Himmelreich U, Gsell W, Pusovnik M, Van den Eynde J, Oosterlinck W.
Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Feb 16:S1050-1738(22)00029-9. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2022.02.005. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35181472
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35181472/

Oxygenated machine perfusion at room temperature as an alternative for static cold storage in porcine donor hearts.
van Suylen V, Vandendriessche K, Neyrinck A, Nijhuis F, van der Plaats A, Verbeken EK, Vermeersch P, Meyns B, Mariani MA, Rega F, Erasmus ME.
Artif Organs. 2022 Feb;46(2):246-258. doi: 10.1111/aor.14085. Epub 2021 Oct 31.
PMID: 34633676
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34633676/

Pacemaker after Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Prostheses: A Progress Report from the SURD-IR.

Pollari F, Berretta P, Albertini A, Carrel T, Teoh K, Meuris B, Villa E, Kappert U, Andreas M, Solinas M, Misfeld M, Savini C, Fiore A, Shrestha M, Santarpino G, Martinelli GL, Mignosa C, Glauber M, Yan T, Fischlein T, Di Eusanio M.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 18. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1757778. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36257545
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36257545/

Pacemaker implantation after sutureless or stented valve: results from a controlled randomized trial.
Lorusso R, Ravaux JM, Pollari F, Folliguet TA, Kappert U, Meuris B, Shrestha ML, Roselli EE, Bonaros N, Fabre O, Corbi P, Troise G, Andreas M, Pinaud F, Pfeiffer S, Kueri S, Tan E, Voisine P, Girdauskas E, Rega F, Garcia-Puente J, Fischlein T; on behalf the PERSIST-AVR Investigators.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 2;62(4):ezac164. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac164.
PMID: 35290444 Clinical Trial.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35290444/

Persistent Markers of Kidney Injury in Children Who Developed Acute Kidney Injury After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Van den Eynde J, Salaets T, Louw JJ, Herman J, Breysem L, Vlasselaers D, Desmet L, Meyns B, Budts W, Gewillig M, Mekahli D.
J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Apr 5;11(7):e024266. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.121.024266. Epub 2022 Mar 18.
PMID: 35301866
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35301866/

Potential of Medical Management to Mitigate Suction Events in Ventricular Assist Device Patients.
Rocchi M, Fresiello L, Jacobs S, Dauwe D, Droogne W, Meyns B.
ASAIO J. 2022 Jun 1;68(6):814-821. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001573. Epub 2022 Sep 9.
PMID: 34524148
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34524148/

Pre-clinical In Vitro Models of Vascular Graft Coating in the Prevention of Vascular Graft Infection: A Systematic Review.
Mufty H, Van Den Eynde J, Meuris B, Metsemakers WJ, Van Wijngaerden E, Vandendriessche T, Steenackers HP, Fourneau I.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2022 Jan;63(1):119-137. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.07.015. Epub 2021 Oct 19.
PMID: 34674936 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34674936/

Pre-clinical in vivo Models of Vascular Graft Coating in the Prevention of Vascular Graft Infection: A Systematic Review.
Mufty H, Van Den Eynde J, Meuris B, Metsemakers WJ, Van Wijngaerden E, Vandendriessche T, Steenackers HP, Fourneau I.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 8:S1078-5884(21)00206-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.02.054. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33840577
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33840577/

Preprocedural imaging for transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement: Planning makes perfect.
Van De Bruaene A, De Buck S, Verbrugghe P, Dubois C.
Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb 3;10(2):e05392. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5392. eCollection 2022 Feb.
PMID: 35140972
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35140972/

Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Tetralogy of Fallot: An Updated Meta-Analysis.
Van den Eynde J, Sá MPBO, Vervoort D, Roever L, Meyns B, Budts W, Gewillig M, Ruhparwar A, Zhigalov K, Weymann A.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar;113(3):1036-1046. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.11.040. Epub 2020 Dec 27.
PMID: 33378694 Review.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33378694/

Randomized controlled trial between conventional versus sutureless bioprostheses for aortic valve replacement: Impact of mini and full sternotomy access at 1-year follow-up.
Fischlein T, Caporali E, Folliguet T, Kappert U, Meuris B, Shrestha ML, Roselli EE, Bonaros N, Fabre O, Corbi P, Troise G, Andreas M, Pinaud F, Pfeiffer S, Kueri S, Tan E, Voisine P, Girdauskas E, Rega F, García-Puente J, Lorusso R.
Int J Cardiol. 2022 Dec 1;368:56-61. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.08.012. Epub 2022 Aug 6.
PMID: 35944771 Clinical Trial.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35944771/

Reply Letter to the Editor Regarding the ELSO Interim Guidelines for Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Cardiac Patients.
Lorusso R, Bartlett RH, Shekar K, MacLaren G, Schmidt M, Pellegrino V, Meyns B, Haft J, Vercaemst L, Pappalardo F, Bermudez C, Belohlavek J, Hou X, Boeken U, Castillo R, Donker DW, Abrams D, Ranucci M, Hryniewicz K, Chavez I, Chen YS, Salazar L, Whitman G; 2021 ELSO Adult Cardiac Interim Guidelines Task Force.
ASAIO J. 2022 Jun 1;68(6):e111-e112. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001701. Epub 2022 Mar 18.
PMID: 35649227
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35649227/

Residual pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy: incidence, pathogenesis and therapeutic options.
Godinas L, Verbelen T, Delcroix M.
Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar;11(2):163-165. doi: 10.21037/acs-2021-pte-11.
PMID: 35433368
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35433368/

Revascularization strategies in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.
Van den Eynde J, Bomhals K, Noé D, Jacquemyn X, McCutcheon K, Bennett J, Puskas JD, Oosterlinck W.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 1;34(6):947-957. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivab376.
PMID: 34964468 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34964468/

Robotic-assisted MIDCAB procedure through a minithoracotomy: Step-by-step instructions.
Aerden A, Marynissen M, Oosterlinck W, Haenen L, Deferm H, De Praetere H.
Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Nov 4;2022. doi: 10.1510/mmcts.2022.045.
PMID: 36331815 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36331815/

Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020.
Cerny S, Oosterlinck W, Onan B, Singh S, Segers P, Bolcal C, Alhan C, Navarra E, Pettinari M, Van Praet F, De Praetere H, Vojacek J, Cebotaru T, Modi P, Doguet F, Franke U, Ouda A, Melly L, Malapert G, Labrousse L, Gianoli M, Agnino A, Philipsen T, Jansens JL, Folliguet T, Palmen M, Pereda D, Musumeci F, Suwalski P, Cathenis K, Van den Eynde J, Bonatti J.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Jan 20;8:827515. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.827515. eCollection 2021.
PMID: 35127877
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35127877/

Robotic coronary revascularization in Europe, state of art and future of EACTS-endorsed Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery Taskforce.
Pettinari M, Gianoli M, Palmen M, Cerny S, Onan B, Singh S, Segers P, Bolcal C, Alhan C, Navarra E, De Praetere H, Vojacek J, Cebotaru T, Modi P, Doguet F, Franke U, Ouda A, Melly L, Malapert G, Labrousse L, Agnino A, Philipsen T, Jansens JL, Folliguet T, Pereda D, Musumeci F, Suwalski P, Cathenis K, Van Praet F, Bonatti J, Oosterlinck W; European Robotic CardioThoracic Surgeons (ERCTS).
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 May 18:ivac108. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac108. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35587697
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35587697/co

Sex-related differences in left ventricular assist device utilization and outcomes: results from the PCHF-VAD registry.
Radhoe SP, Jakus N, Veenis JF, Timmermans P, Pouleur AC, Rubís P, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Gaizauskas E, Barge-Caballero E, Paolillo S, Grundmann S, D'Amario D, Braun OÖ, Gkouziouta A, Planinc I, Macek JL, Meyns B, Droogne W, Wierzbicki K, Holcman K, Flammer AJ, Gasparovic H, Biocina B, Milicic D, Lund LH, Ruschitzka F, Brugts JJ, Cikes M.
ESC Heart Fail. 2022 Dec 22. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.14261. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36547014 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36547014/

Short-term prognostic value of heart failure diagnosis in a contemporary cohort of patients with adult congenital heart disease.
Maessen L, De Meester P, Troost E, Gewillig M, Rega F, Moons P, Budts W, Van De Bruaene A.
Can J Cardiol. 2022 Dec 26:S0828-282X(22)01114-X. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2022.12.018. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36581247
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36581247/

Stent expansion of restrictive Fontan conduits to nominal diameter and beyond.
Salaets T, Cools B, De Meester P, Heying R, Boshoff D, Eyskens B, Brown S, Meyns B, Rega F, Van Puyvelde J, Budts W, Gewillig M.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Nov;100(6):1059-1066. doi: 10.1002/ccd.30438. Epub 2022 Nov 2.
PMID: 36321584
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36321584/

Successful heart transplantation from donation after euthanasia with distant procurement using normothermic regional perfusion and cold storage.
Tchana-Sato V, Hans G, Brouckaert J, Detry O, Van Cleemput J, Rex S, Jaquet O, De Troy E, Trung MN, Ancion A, Van den Eynde R, Lievens I, Lagny MG, Delbouille MH, Defraigne JO, Ledoux D, Rega F.
Am J Transplant. 2022 Dec;22(12):3146-3149. doi: 10.1111/ajt.17204. Epub 2022 Sep 28
PMID: 36131641
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36131641/

Surgical treatment for post-infarction papillary muscle rupture: a multicentre study.
Massimi G, Ronco D, De Bonis M, Kowalewski M, Formica F, Russo CF, Sponga S, Vendramin I, Falcetta G, Fischlein T, Troise G, Trumello C, Actis Dato G, Carrozzini M, Shah SH, Coco VL, Villa E, Scrofani R, Torchio F, Antona C, Kalisnik JM, D'Alessandro S, Pettinari M, Sardari Nia P, Lodo V, Colli A, Ruhparwar A, Thielmann M, Meyns B, Khouqeer FA, Fino C, Simon C, Kowalowka A, Deja MA, Beghi C, Matteucci M, Lorusso R.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 24;61(2):469-476. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab469.
PMID: 34718501
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34718501/

Sutureless and rapid deployment versus sutured aortic valve replacement: a propensity-matched comparison from the Sutureless and Rapid Deployment International Registry.
Berretta P, Andreas M, Meuris B, Langenaeken T, Solinas M, Concistrè G, Kappert U, Arzt S, Santarpino G, Nicoletti A, Misfeld M, Borger MA, Savini C, Gliozzi G, Albertini A, Mikus E, Fischlein T, Kalisnik J, Martinelli GL, Cotroneo A, Mignosa C, Ricasoli A, Yan T, Laufer G, Di Eusanio M.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jul 11;62(2):ezac378. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac378.
PMID: 35775935
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775935/

Sutureless aortic valves in isolated and combined procedures: Thirteen years of experience in 784 patients.
Lamberigts M, Szecel D, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, Dubois C, Meuris B.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 6:S0022-5223(22)01044-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.09.053. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36404146
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36404146/

Sutureless Versus Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Results From a Multicenter Registry.
Berretta P, Meuris B, Kappert U, Andreas M, Fiore A, Solinas M, Misfeld M, Carrel TP, Villa E, Savini C, Santarpino G, Teoh K, Albertini A, Fischlein T, Martinelli G, Mignosa C, Glauber M, Shrestha M, Laufer G, Phan K, Yan T, Di Eusanio M.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep;114(3):758-765. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.037. Epub 2021 Sep 24.
PMID: 34563505
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34563505/

The Effect of Coronary Lesion Complexity and Preprocedural Revascularization on 5-Year Outcomes After TAVR.
Minten L, Wissels P, McCutcheon K, Bennett J, Adriaenssens T, Desmet W, Sinnaeve P, Verbrugghe P, Jacobs S, Guler I, Dubois C.
JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Aug 22;15(16):1611-1620.
PMID: 35981834
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35981834/

The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS): third Paediatric (Paedi-EUROMACS) report.
de By TMMH, Schweiger M, Hussain H, Amodeo A, Martens T, Bogers AJJC, Damman K, Gollmann-Tepeköylü C, Hulman M, Iacovoni A, Krämer U, Loforte A, Napoleone CP, Němec P, Netuka I, Özbaran M, Polo L, Pya Y, Ramjankhan F, Sandica E, Sliwka J, Stiller B, Kadner A, Franceschini A, Thiruchelvam T, Zimpfer D, Meyns B, Berger F, Miera O.
PMID: 35758622
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35758622/

The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery: third report.
de By TMMH, Schoenrath F, Veen KM, Mohacsi P, Stein J, Alkhamees KMM, Anastasiadis K, Berhnardt A, Beyersdorf F, Caliskan K, Reineke D, Damman K, Fiane A, Gkouziouta A, Gollmann-Tepeköylü C, Finn G, Hulman M, Iacovoni A, Loforte A, Merkely B, Musumeci F, Němec P, Netuka I, Özbaran M, Potapov E, Pya Y, Rábago G, Ramjankhan F, Reichenspurner H, Saeed D, Sandoval E, Stockman B, Vanderheyden M, Tops L, Wahlers T, Zembala M, Zimpfer D, Carrel T, Gummert J, Meyns B.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 12:ezac032. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac032. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35150247
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150247/

The importance of sizing in sutureless valves.
Meuris B, Lamberigts M, Szecel D.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 3;35(3):ivac206. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac206.
PMID: 35924972 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35924972/

The role of transesophageal echocardiography in guiding heart donation after circulatory death.
Vandenbriele C, Brouckaert J, Hans G, Tchana-Sato V, Vandendriessche K, Gunst J, Ancion A, Van Cleemput J, Ledoux D, Rex S, Neyrinck A, Rega F.
Clin Transplant. 2022 Aug 3:e14783. doi: 10.1111/ctr.14783. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35920407
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35920407/

TRPM4 inhibition by meclofenamate suppresses Ca2+-dependent triggered arrhythmias.
Vandewiele F, Pironet A, Jacobs G, Kecskés M, Wegener J, Kerselaers S, Hendrikx L, Verelst J, Philippaert K, Oosterlinck W, Segal A, Van Den Broeck E, Pinto S, Priori SG, Lehnart SE, Nilius B, Voets T, Vennekens R.
Eur Heart J. 2022 Jul 13:ehac354. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac354. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35822895
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35822895/

Understanding pulmonary autograft remodeling after the Ross procedure: Stick to the facts
Van Hoof L, Verbrugghe P, Jones EAV, Humphrey JD, Janssens St, Famaey N, Rega F
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Feb 9;9:829120. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.829120. eCollection 2022.
PMID: 35224059
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35224059/

Use of 3D anatomical models in mock circulatory loops for cardiac medical device testing.
Rocchi M, Ingram M, Claus P, D'hooge J, Meyns B, Fresiello L.
Artif Organs. 2022 Nov 12. doi: 10.1111/aor.14433. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 36370033 Review.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36370033/

What's in a wrap?
Van Hoof L, Rega F, Treasure T, Pepper J.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug;164(2):e77-e78. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.03.070. Epub 2021 Apr 20.
PMID: 33888309 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33888309/

A Compliant Model of the Ventricular Apex to Study Suction in Ventricular Assist Device
Rocchi M, Fresiello L, Meyns B, Jacobs S, Gross Chr, Pauls J, Graefe R, Stecka A, Kozarski M, Zieliński K
ASAIO Journal: February 4, 2021 - Volume Online First - Issue -
doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001370
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34570727/

Antithrombotic Treatment After Surgical and Transcatheter Heart Valve Repair and Replacement.
Verstraete A, Herregods MC, Verbrugghe P, Lamberigts M, Vanassche T, Meyns B, Oosterlinck W, Rega F, Adriaenssens T, Van Hoof L, Keuleers S, Vandenbriele C, Sinnaeve P, Janssens S, Dubois C, Meuris B, Verhamme P.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2021 Aug 5;8:702780. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.702780. eCollection 2021.
PMID: 34422930
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34422930/

Back to the root: a large animal model of the Ross procedure.
Van Hoof L, Claus P, Jones EAV, Meuris B, Famaey N, Verbrugghe P, Rega F.
Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul;10(4):444-453. doi: 10.21037/acs-2020-rp-21.
PMID: 34422556
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34422556/

Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells in Pressure Overload-Induced Heart Disease.
Trenson S, Hermans H, Craps S, Pokreisz P, de Zeeuw P, Van Wauwe J, Gillijns H, Veltman D, Wei F, Caluwé E, Gijsbers R, Baatsen P, Staessen JA, Ghesquiere B, Carmeliet P, Rega F, Meuris B, Meyns B, Oosterlinck W, Duchenne J, Goetschalckx K, Voigt JU, Herregods MC, Herijgers P, Luttun A, Janssens S.
Circ Heart Fail. 2021 Jan;14(1):e006979. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.120.006979. Epub 2021 Jan 19.
PMID: 33464950
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33464950/

Coronary revascularization in patients with HIV.
McCutcheon K, Triantafyllis AS, den Eynde JV, Oosterlinck W, Vachiat A, Tsabedze N, Zachariah D, Manga P, Bennett J.
Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2021 Feb 21:S1050-1738(21)00027-X. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.02.006. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33626383 Review.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33626383/

Device profile of the Inspiris Resilia valve for aortic valve replacement: overview of its safety and efficacy.
Tamagnini G, Bourguignon T, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, Lamberigts M, Langenaeken T, Meuris B.
Expert Rev Med Devices. 2021 Feb 27:1-6. doi: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1886921. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33583313
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33583313/

ECMO for COVID-19 patients in Europe and Israel.
Lorusso R, Combes A, Coco VL, De Piero ME, Belohlavek J; EuroECMO COVID-19 WorkingGroup; Euro-ELSO Steering Committee.
Intensive Care Med. 2021 Jan 9:1-5. doi: 10.1007/s00134-020-06272-3. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33420797 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33420797/

Editorial: Science in Mechanical Circulatory Support.
Ishikawa K, Meyns B, Kapur NK.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2021 May 17;8:676595. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.676595. eCollection 2021.
PMID: 34079830 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34079830/

Erector spinae plane block for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a double-blind, prospective, randomised placebo-controlled trial-a study protocol.
Hoogma DF, Rex S, Tournoy J, Verbrugghe P, Fieuws S, Al Tmimi L.
BMJ Open. 2021 Apr 2;11(4):e045833. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045833.
PMID: 33811057
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811057/

Fast-Track Failure After Cardiac Surgery: Risk Factors and Outcome With Long-Term Follow-Up.
Hendrikx J, Timmers M, AlTmimi L, Hoogma DF, De Coster J, Fieuws S, Herijgers P, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, Rex S.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Dec 16:S1053-0770(21)01092-2. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.12.009. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 35031218
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35031218/

Geriatric co-management for cardiology patients in the hospital: A quasi-experimental study.
Van Grootven B, Jeuris A, Jonckers M, Devriendt E, Dierckx de Casterlé B, Dubois C, Fagard K, Herregods MC, Hornikx M, Meuris B, Rex S, Tournoy J, Milisen K, Flamaing J, Deschodt M.
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021 Mar 17. doi: 10.1111/jgs.17093. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33730373
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33730373/

Hemoglobin A1c and preoperative glycemia as a decision tool to help minimise sternal wound complications: a retrospective study in OPCAB patients.
Van den Eynde J, Van Vlasselaer A, Laenen A, Szecel D, Meuris B, Verbelen T, Jacobs S, Verbrugghe P, Oosterlinck W.
J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 20;16(1):198. doi: 10.1186/s13019-021-01580-1.
PMID: 34284809
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34284809/

Hybrid coronary revascularization versus percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Van den Eynde J, Pompeu M, De Groote S, Amabile A, Sicouri S, Ramlawi B, Torregrossa G, Oosterlinck W
December 2021IJC Heart & Vasculature 37(3):100916
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34917749/

Implementation of a beating heart system for training in off-pump and minimally invasive coronary artery bypass.
Yasuda S, Van den Eynde J, Vandendriessche K, Masuda M, Meyns B, Oosterlinck W.
BMC Surg. 2021 Jan 6;21(1):26. doi: 10.1186/s12893-020-01023-z.
PMID: 33407323
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33407323/

Influence of Tissue Technology on Pannus Formation on Bioprosthetic Heart Valves.
Tod TJ, Gohres RA, Torky M, Wright GA, Lamberigts M, Flameng W, Meuris B.
Cardiovasc Eng Technol. 2021 Apr 20. doi: 10.1007/s13239-021-00530-1. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33880722
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33880722/

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion during Cardiac Surgery to Prevent Stroke.
Whitlock RP, Belley-Cote EP, Paparella D, Healey JS, Brady K, Sharma M, Reents W, Budera P, Baddour AJ, Fila P, Devereaux PJ, Bogachev-Prokophiev A, Boening A, Teoh KHT, Tagarakis GI, Slaughter MS, Royse AG, McGuinness S, Alings M, Punjabi PP, Mazer CD, Folkeringa RJ, Colli A, Avezum Á, Nakamya J, Balasubramanian K, Vincent J, Voisine P, Lamy A, Yusuf S, Connolly SJ; LAAOS III Investigators.
N Engl J Med. 2021 Jun 3;384(22):2081-2091. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2101897. Epub 2021 May 15.
PMID: 33999547
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33999547/

Left Impella®-device as bridge from cardiogenic shock with acute, severe mitral regurgitation to MitraClip®-procedure: a new option for critically ill patients.
Vandenbriele C, Balthazar T, Wilson J, Adriaenssens T, Davies S, Droogne W, Dubois C, Caetano AF, Goetschalckx K, Jacobs S, Janssens S, Ledot S, Meyns B, Soliman-Aboumarie H, Verbrugghe P, Price S.
Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2020 Dec 2:zuaa031. doi: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuaa031. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33620436
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33620436/

Long-term follow-up of patients with infective endocarditis in a tertiary referral center.
Tahon J, Geselle PJ, Vandenberk B, Hill EE, Peetermans WE, Herijgers P, Janssens S, Herregods MC.
Int J Cardiol. 2021 Feb 3:S0167-5273(21)00130-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.01.048. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33545260
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33545260/

Managing Patients With Short-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
Balthazar T, Vandenbriele C, Verbrugge FH, Den Uil C, Engström A, Janssens S, Rex S, Meyns B, Van Mieghem N, Price S, Adriaenssens T.
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021 Mar 9;77(9):1243-1256. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.12.054.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33663742/

Midterm outcomes with a sutureless aortic bioprosthesis in a prospective multicenter cohort study.
Fischlein T, Meuris B, Folliguet T, Hakim-Meibodi K, Misfeld M, Carrel T, Zembala M, Cerutti E, Asch FM, Haverich A; CAVALIER Trial Investigators.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 13:S0022-5223(21)00001-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.12.109. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33597099
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33597099/

Mitral Annular Dynamics in AF Versus Sinus Rhythm: Novel Insights Into the Mechanism of AFMR.
Deferm S, Bertrand PB, Verhaert D, Verbrugge FH, Dauw J, Thoelen K, Giesen A, Bruckers L, Rega F, Thomas JD, Levine RA, Vandervoort PM.
JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Jan;15(1):1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2021.05.019. Epub 2021 Jul 14.
PMID: 34274270 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34274270/

Outcome and durability of mitral valve annuloplasty in atrial secondary mitral regurgitation.
Deferm S, Bertrand PB, Verhaert D, Dauw J, Van Keer JM, Van De Bruaene A, Herregods MC, Meuris B, Verbrugghe P, Rex S, Vandervoort PM, Rega F.
Heart. 2021 Sep;107(18):1503-1509. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2021-319045. Epub 2021 Jun 15.
PMID: 34415852
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34415852/

Oxygen Pathway Limitations in Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Howden EJ, Ruiz-Carmona S, Claeys M, de Bosscher R, Willems R, Meyns B, Verbelen T, Maleux G, Godinas L, Belge C, Bogaert J, Claus P, La Gerche A, Delcroix M, Claessen G.
Circulation. 2021 Apr 15. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.052899. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33853383
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33853383/

Perceval Sutureless Aortic Valve Implantation: Midterm Outcomes.
Szecel D, Eurlings R, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, Meuris B.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr;111(4):1331-1337. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.06.064. Epub 2020 Aug 28.
PMID: 32866479
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32866479/

Perceval: the bottom line.
Meuris B, Rega F, Verbrugghe P.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 8:S0003-4975(21)00239-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.11.071. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33571496 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33571496/

Personalised external aortic root support for elective treatment of aortic root dilation in 200 patients.
Van Hoof L, Rega F, Golesworthy T, Verbrugghe P, Austin C, Takkenberg JJM, Pepper JR, Treasure T.
Heart. 2021 Nov;107(22):1790-1795. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2021-319300. Epub 2021 Jul 29.
PMID: 34326135
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34326135/

Postoperative delirium and quality of life after transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement: A prospective observational study.
Hoogma DF, Venmans E, Al Tmimi L, Tournoy J, Verbrugghe P, Jacobs S, Fieuws S, Milisen K, Adriaenssens T, Dubois C, Rex S.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 17:S0022-5223(21)01626-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.11.023. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 34876283
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34876283/

Pre-clinical in vivo Models of Vascular Graft Coating in the Prevention of Vascular Graft Infection: A Systematic Review.
Mufty H, Van Den Eynde J, Meuris B, Metsemakers WJ, Van Wijngaerden E, Vandendriessche T, Steenackers HP, Fourneau I.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 8:S1078-5884(21)00206-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.02.054. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33840577
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33840577/

Propensity score-based analysis of long-term follow-up in patients supported with durable centrifugal left ventricular assist devices: the EUROMACS analysis.
Potapov EV, Nersesian G, Lewin D, Özbaran M, de By TMMH, Stein J, Pya Y, Gummert J, Ramjankhan F, Zembala MO, Damman K, Carrel T, Meyns B, Zimpfer D, Netuka I.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Apr 19:ezab144. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab144. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33871594
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33871594/

Remote Heart Rhythm Monitoring by Photoplethysmography-based Smartphone Technology after Cardiac Surgery: Prospective Observational Study
Lamberigts M, Van Hoof L, Proesmans T, Vandervoort P, Grieten L, Haemers P, Rega F
JMIR Publications
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2021 Apr 15;9(4):e26519. doi: 10.2196/26519.
PMID: 33856357
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33856357/

Revascularization strategies in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.
Van den Eynde J, Bomhals K, Noé D, Jacquemyn X, McCutcheon K, Bennett J, Puskas JD, Oosterlinck W.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 29:ivab376. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivab376. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 34964468
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34964468/

Ross for Valve replacement In AduLts (REVIVAL) pilot trial: rationale and design of a randomised controlled trial.
Whitlock R, Belley-Cote E, Rega F, Chu MWA, McClure GR, Hronyecz H, Verbrugghe P, Devereaux PJ, Bangdiwala S, Eikelboom J, Brady K, Sharifulin R, Bogachev-Prokophiev A, Stoica S.
BMJ Open. 2021 Sep 16;11(9):e046198. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046198.
PMID: 34531204
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34531204/

Safe implementation of robotic-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass: application of learning curves and cumulative sum analysis.
Van den Eynde J, Vaesen Bentein H, Decaluwé T, De Praetere H, Wertan MC, Sutter FP, Balkhy HH, Oosterlinck W.
J Thorac Dis. 2021 Jul;13(7):4260-4270. doi: 10.21037/jtd-21-775.
PMID: 34422354
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34422354/

Starting an aortic valve repair program: is it worthwhile? Aortic valve repair compared to replacement.
Meuris B, Vervoort D, De Praetere H, Rex S, Van De Bruaene A, Herijgers P, Rega F, Verbrugghe P.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 21:ezab200. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab200.
PMID: 34021336
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34021336/

Surgical residents' opinions on international surgical residency in Flanders, Belgium.
Willemse G, Raymenants J, Clement C, Herijgers P.
Int Health. 2021 Jan 29:ihaa102. doi: 10.1093/inthealth/ihaa102. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33515039
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33515039/

Sutureless versus conventional bioprostheses for aortic valve replacement in severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis.
Fischlein T, Folliguet T, Meuris B, Shrestha ML, Roselli EE, McGlothlin A, Kappert U, Pfeiffer S, Corbi P, Lorusso R; Perceval Sutureless Implant Versus Standard-Aortic Valve Replacement Investigators.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar;161(3):920-932. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.11.162. Epub 2020 Dec 14.
PMID: 33478837
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33478837/

The epicenter of change: Robotic cardiac surgery as a career choice.
Torregrossa G, Amabile A, Oosterlinck W, Van den Eynde J, Mori M, Geirsson A, Balkhy HH.
J Card Surg. 2021 Oct;36(10):3497-3500. doi: 10.1111/jocs.15865. Epub 2021 Aug 5.
PMID: 34351025 No abstract available.

To procure or not to procure…that is the question, a case of heart procurement after pulmonary embolism.
Schiettekatte S, Verbrugghe P, Verbelen T.
Transpl Int. 2021 Jan;34(1):213-214. doi: 10.1111/tri.13782. Epub 2020 Nov 24.
PMID: 33131131
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33131131/

Transplantation of donor hearts after circulatory death using normothermic regional perfusion and cold storage preservation.
Vandendriessche K, Tchana-Sato V, Ledoux D, Degezelle K, Rex S, Neyrinck A, Jochmans I, Monbaliu D, Vandenbriele C, Cleemput JV, Meyns B, Rega F.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 30:ezab139. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab139. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33783513
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33783513/

Using Left Ventricular Assist Device Doppler Assessment to Understand Pump-Patient Interactions during a Venous Arterial-Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Weaning Trial.
De Ridder SP, Jacobs S, Dauwe DF.
Anesthesiology. 2021 Feb 1;134(2):248-249. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003615.
PMID: 33227820 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33227820/

What’s in a wrap ?
Van Hoof L, Rega F, Treasure T, Pepper J.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 19:S0022-5223(21)00551-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.03.070. Online ahead of print
PMID: 33888309
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33888309/

Aortic valve replacement using stented or sutureless/rapid deployment prosthesis via either full-sternotomy or a minimally invasive approach: a network meta-analysis.
Woldendorp K, Doyle MP, Bannon PG, Misfeld M, Yan TD, Santarpino G, Berretta P, Di Eusanio M, Meuris B, Cerillo AG, Stefàno P, Marchionni N, Olive JK, Nguyen TC, Solinas M, Bianchi G.
Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Sep;9(5):347-363. doi: 10.21037/acs-2020-surd-17.
PMID: 33102174 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33102174/

Cardiac surgery in the time of the novel coronavirus: Why we should think to a new normal.
Tamagnini G, Biondi R, Ricciardi G, Rutigliano R, Trias-Llimós S, Meuris B, Lamelas J, Del Giglio M.
J Card Surg. 2020 Aug;35(8):1761-1764. doi: 10.1111/jocs.14741. Epub 2020 Jul 15.
PMID: 32667077
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32667077/

Cardiothoracic robotic assisted surgery in times of COVID-19.
Van den Eynde J, De Groote S, Van Lerberghe R, Van den Eynde R, Oosterlinck W.
J Robot Surg. 2020 May 8. doi: 10.1007/s11701-020-01090-7. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32385799

Causes and predictors of early mortality in patients treated with left ventricular assist device implantation in the European Registry of Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS).
Akin S, Soliman O, de By TMMH, Muslem R, Tijssen JGP, Schoenrath F, Meyns B, Gummert JF, Mohacsi P, Caliskan K; EUROMACS investigators.
Intensive Care Med. 2020 Feb 3. doi: 10.1007/s00134-020-05939-1. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32016536

Comparative analysis of regional outcomes and adverse events after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation: An IMACS analysis.
Mirza KK, Xie R, Cowger J, Kirklin JK, Meyns B, Gustafsson F, Shaw SM, Goldstein DJ.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2020 May 16:S1053-2498(20)31553-9. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.05.001. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 32487472
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32487472/

Comparison of Hemodynamic Support by Impella vs. Peripheral Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Porcine Model of Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Nix C, Ishikawa K, Meyns B, Yasuda S, Adriaenssens T, Barth S, Zayat R, Leprince P, Lebreton G.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2020 Jun 10;7:99. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.00099. eCollection 2020.
PMID: 32587862
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32587862/

Critical Coarctation of the Aorta in Selective Fetal Growth Restriction and the Role of Coronary Stent Implantation.
Gijtenbeek M, Haak MC, Ten Harkel ADJ, Bökenkamp R, Eyskens B, Ortibus E, Meyns B, Gewillig M, Lewi L.
Fetal Diagn Ther. 2020 Jul 27:1-9. doi: 10.1159/000508305. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 32720919
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32720919/

Current trends of sutureless and rapid deployment valves: an 11-year experience from the Sutureless and Rapid Deployment International Registry.
Berretta P, Arzt S, Fiore A, Carrel TP, Misfeld M, Teoh K, Villa E, Albertini A, Fischlein T, Martinelli G, Shrestha M, Savini C, Miceli A, Santarpino G, Andreas M, Mignosa C, Phan K, Meuris B, Solinas M, Yan T, Di Eusanio M.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 1:ezaa144. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa144. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 32356876
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32356876/

Development of a computational simulator of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and its validation with in vitro measurements.
Colasanti S, Piemonte V, Devolder E, Zieliński K, Meyns B, Fresiello L.
Artif Organs. 2020 Oct 8. doi: 10.1111/aor.13842. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33034071
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33034071/

Durability of bioprosthetic aortic valves in patients under the age of 60 years - rationale and design of the international INDURE registry.
Meuris B, Borger MA, Bourguignon T, Siepe M, Grabenwöger M, Laufer G, Binder K, Polvani G, Stefano P, Coscioni E, van Leeuwen W, Demers P, Dagenais F, Canovas S, Theron A, Langanay T, Roussel JC, Wendler O, Mariscalco G, Pessotto R, Botta B, Bramlage P, de Paulis R.
J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 27;15(1):119. doi: 10.1186/s13019-020-01155-6.
PMID: 32460798 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32460798/

Early results from a prospective, single-arm European trial on decellularized allografts for aortic valve replacement: the ARISE study and ARISE Registry data.
Horke A, Tudorache I, Laufer G, Andreas M, Pomar JL, Pereda D, Quintana E, Sitges M, Meyns B, Rega F, Hazekamp M, Hübler M, Schmiady M, Pepper J, Rosendahl U, Lichtenberg A, Akhyari P, Jashari R, Boethig D, Bobylev D, Avsar M, Cebotari S, Haverich A, Sarikouch S.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 9:ezaa100. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa100. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 32386409
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32386409/

Early surgical complications after congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair by thoracotomy vs. laparotomy: A bicentric comparison.
De Bie F, Suply E, Verbelen T, Vanstraelen S, Debeer A, Cross K, Curry J, Coosemans W, Deprest J, De Coppi P, Decaluwé H.
J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Jan 8
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32005504

Elective Cancer Surgery in COVID-19-Free Surgical Pathways During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: An International, Multicenter, Comparative Cohort Study. 
Glasbey JC, Bhangu A; COVIDSurg Collaborative.
J Clin Oncol. 2020 Oct 6
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33021869/

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in COVID-19: an international cohort study of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry.
Barbaro RP, MacLaren G, Boonstra PS, Iwashyna TJ, Slutsky AS, Fan E, Bartlett RH, Tonna JE, Hyslop R, Fanning JJ, Rycus PT, Hyer SJ, Anders MM, Agerstrand CL, Hryniewicz K, Diaz R, Lorusso R, Combes A, Brodie D; Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
Lancet. 2020 Oct 10;396(10257):1071-1078. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32008-0. Epub 2020 Sep 25.
PMID: 32987008 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32987008/

First in vivo assessment of RAS-Q technology as lung support device for pulmonary hypertension.
Verbelen T, Halwes M, Meyns B.
Int J Artif Organs. 2020 Sep 10:391398820954217. doi: 10.1177/0391398820954217. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 32907461 Free article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32907461/

Global cardiac surgery: Access to cardiac surgical care around the world.
Vervoort D, Meuris B, Meyns B, Verbrugghe P.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar;159(3):987-996.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.04.039. Epub 2019 Apr 26.
PMID: 31128897
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31128897/

Haemodynamic effect of left atrial and left ventricular cannulation with a rapid speed modulated rotary blood pump during rest and exercise: Investigation in a numerical cardiorespiratory Model
Wu E, Fresiello L, Kleinhyer M, Meyns B, Fraser J, Tansley G, Gregory SD.
Cardiovasc Eng Technol. 2020 Aug;11(4):350-361. doi: 10.1007/s13239-020-00471-1. Epub 2020 Jun 16.
PMID: 32557185
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32557185/

Heart team 2.0: A decision tree for minimally invasive and hybrid myocardial revascularization.
Van den Eynde J, Bennett J, McCutcheon K, Adriaenssens T, Desmet W, Dubois C, Sinnaeve P, Verbelen T, Jacobs S, Oosterlinck W.
Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2020 Jul 24:S1050-1738(20)30102-X. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2020.07.005. Online ahead of print.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32712328/

Hemodynamic exercise responses with a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device: Comparison of patients' response and cardiorespiratory simulations.
Gross C, Fresiello L, Schlöglhofer T, Dimitrov K, Marko C, Maw M, Meyns B, Wiedemann D, Zimpfer D, Schima H, Moscato F.
PLoS One. 2020 Mar 18;15(3):e0229688.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32187193

Image, geometry and finite element mesh datasets for analysis of relationship between abdominal aortic aneurysm symptoms and stress in walls of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Wittek A, Mufty H, Catlin A, Rogers C, Saunders B, Sciarrone R, Fourneau I, Meuris B, Tavner A, Joldes GR, Miller K.
Data Brief. 2020 Mar 20;30:105451. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.105451. eCollection 2020 Jun.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32322616

Impella to Resist the Storm
Castelein T, Balthazar T , Adriaenssens T, Ector J, Janssens S , Meyns B, Verbelen T, Willems R, Wilson J, Vandenbriele C  
Circ Heart Fail. 2020 May;13(5):e006698.  doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.119.006698.  Epub 2020 May 1. 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32354278/

Infective endocarditis in patients after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation with the stent-mounted bovine jugular vein valve: Clinical experience and evaluation of the modified Duke criteria.
Bos D, De Wolf D, Cools B, Eyskens B, Hubrechts J, Boshoff D, Louw J, Frerich S, Ditkowski B, Rega F, Meyns B, Budts W, Sluysmans T, Gewillig M, Heying R.
Int J Cardiol. 2021 Jan 15;323:40-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.08.058. Epub 2020 Aug 27.
PMID: 32860844
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32860844/

Intraoperative xenon for prevention of delirium after on-pump cardiac surgery: a randomised, observer-blind, controlled clinical trial.
Al Tmimi L, Verbrugghe P, Van de Velde M, Meuris B, Meyfroidt G, Milisen K, Fieuws S, Rex S.
Br J Anaesth. 2020 Jan 28. pii: S0007-0912(19)31025-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.11.037. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32005514

Intravascular Leiomyomatosis as a Rare Cause of Nonthrombotic Pulmonary Embolism. 
Van Maercke J, Van Rompuy AS, Poppe W, Verbelen T, Delcroix M, Belge C.
Case Rep Vasc Med. 2020 Jul 14;2020:6084061 doi: 10.1155/2020/6084061. eCollection 2020.
PMID: 32733736 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32733736/

Is There a Relationship Between Stress in Walls of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Symptoms?
Miller K, Mufty H, Catlin A, Rogers C, Saunders B, Sciarrone R, Fourneau I, Meuris B, Tavner A, Joldes GR, Wittek A.
J Surg Res. 2020 Mar 26;252:37-46.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32222592

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device-Case Series and Review of Literature
Van Aelst P, Deleus E , Van der Schueren B , Meyns B , Vandersmissen K, Lannoo M  
Obes Surg. 2020 Sep;30(9):3628-3633.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32350711/

Limiting factors of peak and submaximal exercise capacity in LVAD patients.
Fresiello L, Jacobs S, Timmermans P, Buys R, Hornikx M, Goetschalckx K, Droogne W, Meyns B.
PLoS One. 2020 Jul 9;15(7):e0235684. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235684. eCollection 2020.
PMID: 32645710
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32645710/

Mechano-biological adaptation of the pulmonary artery exposed to systemic conditions.
Vanderveken E, Vastmans J, Claus P, Verbeken E, Fehervary H, Van Hoof L, Vandendriessche K, Verbrugghe P, Famaey N, Rega F.
Sci Rep. 2020 Feb 17;10(1):2724.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32066803

Minimally invasive access type related to outcomes of sutureless and rapid deployment valves.
Andreas M, Berretta P, Solinas M, Santarpino G, Kappert U, Fiore A, Glauber M, Misfeld M, Savini C, Mikus E, Villa E, Phan K, Fischlein T, Meuris B, Martinelli G, Teoh K, Mignosa C, Shrestha M, Carrel TP, Yan T, Laufer G, Di Eusanio M.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Jun 26:ezaa154. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa154. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 32588056
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32588056/

Minimally invasive redo aortic valve replacement: results from a multicentric registry (SURD-IR).
Santarpino G, Berretta P, Kappert U, Teoh K, Mignosa C, Meuris B, Villa E, Albertini A, Carrel TP, Misfeld M, Martinelli G, Phan K, Miceli A, Folliguet T, Shrestha M, Solinas M, Andreas M, Savini C, Yan T, Fischlein T, Di Eusanio M.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)30015-1.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31954690

Non-physiologic closing of bi-leaflet mechanical heart prostheses requires a new tri-leaflet valve design.
Carrel T, Dembitsky WP, de Mol B, Obrist D, Dreyfus G, Meuris B, Vennemann B, Lapeyre D, Schaff H.
Int J Cardiol. 2020 Jan 23. pii: S0167-5273(19)35845-0.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32007229

Outcome of patients on heart transplant list treated with a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device: Insights from the TRans-Atlantic registry on VAd and TrAnsplant (TRAViATA).
Ammirati E, Brambatti M, Braun OÖ, Shah P, Cipriani M, Bui QM, Veenis J, Lee E, Xu R, Hong KN, Van de Heyning CM, Perna E, Timmermans P, Cikes M, Brugts JJ, Veronese G, Minto J, Smith S, Gjesdal G, Gernhofer YK, Partida C, Potena L, Masetti M, Boschi S, Loforte A, Jakus N, Milicic D, Nilsson J, De Bock D, Sterken C, Van den Bossche K, Rega F, Tran H, Singh R, Montomoli J, Mondino M, Greenberg B, Russo CF, Pretorius V, Liviu K, Frigerio M, Adler ED.
Int J Cardiol. 2021 Feb 1;324:122-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.09.026. Epub 2020 Sep 18PMID: 32950592
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32950592/

Outcomes of patients after successful left ventricular assist device explantation: a EUROMACS study.
Antonides CFJ, Schoenrath F, de By TMMH, Muslem R, Veen K, Yalcin YC, Netuka I, Gummert J, Potapov EV, Meyns B, Özbaran M, Schibilsky D, Caliskan K; EUROMACS investigators.
ESC Heart Fail. 2020 Mar 20.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32196996

Paediatric aortic valve replacement using decellularized allografts. 
Horke A, Bobylev D, Avsar M, Meyns B, Rega F, Hazekamp M, Huebler M, Schmiady M, Tzanavaros I, Cesnjevar R, Ciubotaru A, Laufer G, Zimpfer D, Jashari R, Boethig D, Cebotari S, Beerbaum P, Tudorache I, Haverich A, Sarikouch S.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 22
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32443152/

Perceval sutureless aortic valve implantation: mid-term outcomes.
Szecel D, Eurlings R, Rega F, Verbrugghe P, Meuris B.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr;111(4):1331-1337
PMID: 32866479
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32866479/

Perioperative Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Ebstein's Anomaly at a Single Institution: A Retrospective Analysis.
Peene L, Rega F, Meyns B, Budts W, Eyskens B, Troost E, Rex S.
Heart Surg Forum. 2020 Apr 3;23(2):E193-E199. doi: 10.1532/hsf.2755.
PMID: 32364914
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32364914/   

Phantom of the cannula …
Dauwe D, Haghedooren R, Verbrugghe P, De Troy E
Intensive Care Med, 2020 June 4. doi: 10.1007/s00134-020-06134-y. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 32500180 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32500180/

Predicting hospitalisation-associated functional decline in older patients admitted to a cardiac care unit with cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study.
Van Grootven B, Jeuris A, Jonckers M, Devriendt E, Dierckx de Casterlé B, Dubois C, Fagard K, Herregods MC, Hornikx M, Meuris B, Rex S, Tournoy J, Milisen K, Flamaing J, Deschodt M.
BMC Geriatr. 2020 Mar 20;20(1):112. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01510-1.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32197581

Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Tetralogy of Fallot: An Updated Meta-Analysis.
Van den Eynde J, Sá MPBO, Vervoort D, Roever L, Meyns B, Budts W, Gewillig M, Ruhparwar A, Zhigalov K, Weymann A.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 27:S0003-4975(20)32173-1. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.11.040. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33378694 Review.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33378694/

Pulsus Alternans as a Sign of Right Ventricular Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Balthazar T, Adriaenssens T, Rega F, Vandenbriele C.
J Card Fail. 2020 Dec;26(12):1093-1095. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.010. Epub 2020 Sep 19.
PMID: 32956812
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32956812/

Reply to "Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices, Beyond just Bridging to Heart Transplantation".
Van Aelst P, Deleus E, Van der Schueren B, Meyns B, Vandersmissen K, Lannoo M.
Obes Surg. 2020 Oct 15. doi: 10.1007/s11695-020-05020-2. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33063156 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33063156/

Returning to Elective Orthopedic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multidisciplinary and Pragmatic Strategy for Initial Patient Selection.
Vles GF, Ghijselings S, De Ryck I, Meyfroidt G, Sweeney NA, Oosterlinck W, Casteels M, Moke L.
J Patient Saf. 2020 Dec;16(4):e292-e298. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000755.
PMID: 32897039 Free PMC article.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32897039/

Robotic Cardiac Surgery: What the Young Surgeon Should Know.
Van den Eynde J, Melly L, Torregrossa G, Oosterlinck W.
Braz J Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 1;35(35):VI-VIII. doi: 10.21470/1678-9741-2020-0437.
PMID: 33118722 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33118722/

Short- and long-term adverse events in patients on temporary circulatory support before durable ventricular assist device: An IMACS registry analysis.
Ton VK, Xie R, Hernandez-Montfort JA, Meyns B, Nakatani T, Yanase M, Shaw S, Pettit S, Netuka I, Kirklin J, Goldstein DJ, Cowger J.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2020 Jan 21. pii: S1053-2498(20)30014-0. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.12.011. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32029401

Successful resuscitation after hyperkalemic cardiac arrest during liver transplantation by converting veno-venous bypass to veno-arterial ECMO.
Van Hoof L, Rega F, Devroe S, Degezelle K, Pirenne J, Neyrinck A.
Perfusion. 2020 Oct 10:267659120963898. doi: 10.1177/0267659120963898. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33043795
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33043795/

Sutureless versus Stented Bioprostheses for Aortic Valve Replacement: The Randomized PERSIST-AVR Study Design.
Lorusso R, Folliguet T, Shrestha M, Meuris B, Kappetein AP, Roselli E, Klersy C, Nozza M, Verhees L, Larracas C, Goisis G, Fischlein T.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar;68(2):114-123. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1675847. Epub 2018 Nov 29.
PMID: 30497085
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30497085/

The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS): second EUROMACS Paediatric (Paedi-EUROMACS) report.
de By TMMH, Antonides CFJ, Schweiger M, Sliwka J, Davies B, Berger F, Hübler M, Özbaran M, Maruszewski B, Napoleone CP, Zimpfer D, Sandica E, Antretter H, Meyns B, Miera O.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Jun 1;57(6):1038-1050. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa132.
PMID: 32364221
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32364221/

To procure or not to procure…that is the question, a case of heart procurement after pulmonary embolism. 
Schiettekatte S, Verbrugghe P, Verbelen T.
Transpl Int. 2021 Jan;34(1):213-214. doi: 10.1111/tri.13782. Epub 2020 Nov 24.PMID: 33131131 No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33131131/

Using Left Ventricular Assist Device Doppler Assessment to Understand Pump-Patient Interactions during a Venous Arterial-Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Weaning Trial.
De Ridder SP, Jacobs S, Dauwe DF.
Anesthesiology. 2020 Nov 23. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003615. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 33227820 Free article. No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33227820/

Weight evolution after implantation of left ventricular assist device: do we need to interfere ?
Vandersmissen K, Jacobs S, Fresiello L, Gerits K, Roppe M, Van den Bossche K, Droogne W, Meyns B.
IJAO. 2020 Jan 15
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32089042/

Women and COVID-19: A One-Man Show?
Van den Eynde J, De Vos K, Van Daalen KR, Oosterlinck W.
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2020 Dec 16;7:596583. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.596583. eCollection 2020.
PMID: 33392271 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33392271/

A European study on decellularized homografts for pulmonary valve replacement: initial results from the prospective ESPOIR Trial and ESPOIR Registry data†.
Boethig D, Horke A, Hazekamp M, Meyns B, Rega F, Van Puyvelde J, Hübler M, Schmiady M, Ciubotaru A, Stellin G, Padalino M, Tsang V, Jashari R, Bobylev D, Tudorache I, Cebotari S, Haverich A, Sarikouch S.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 15
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30879050

An In Vitro Model of a Parallel-Plate Perfusion System to Study Bacterial Adherence to Graft Tissues.
Ditkowski B, Veloso TR, Bezulska-Ditkowska M, Lubig A, Jockenhoevel S, Mela P, Jashari R, Gewillig M, Meyns B, Hoylaerts MF, Heying R.
J Vis Exp. 2019 Jan 7;(143).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30663688

Anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries: Early results on clinical management from an international multicenter study.
Padalino MA, Franchetti N, Sarris GE, Hazekamp M, Carrel T, Frigiola A, Horer J, Roussin R, Cleuziou J, Meyns B, Fragata J, Telles H, Polimenakos AC, Francois K, Veshti A, Salminen J, Rocafort AG, Nosal M, Vedovelli L, Protopapas E, Tumbarello R, Merola A, Pegoraro C, Motta R, Boccuzzo G, Sojak V, Rito ML, Caldaroni F, Corrado D, Basso C, Stellin G.
Int J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 10
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30772012

Antiplatelet therapy abrogates platelet-assisted Staphylococcus aureus infectivity of biological heart valve conduits.
Ditkowski B, Bezulska-Ditkowska M, Jashari R, Baatsen P, Moreillon P, Rega F, Veloso TR, Hoylaerts MF, Heying R; Congenital Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Group.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)33112-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.10.188. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31926702

Aortic Valve Surgery in Non-Elderly Patients: Insights Gained from AVIATOR.
Lansac E, Youssefi P, de Heer F, Bavaria J, De Kerchove L, El-Hamamsy I, Elkhoury G, Enriquez-Sarano M, Jondeau LG, Kluin J, Pibarot P, Schäfers HJ, Vanoverschelde JL, Takkenberg JJM; Aortic Valve Repair Research Network Investigators from the Heart Valve Society, Collaborators.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 20. pii: S1043-0679(19)30010-3. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2019.05.033. [Epub ahead of print] Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31229691

Assessing the Thrombogenic Potential of Heart Valve Prostheses: An Approach for a Standardized In-Vitro Method.
Linde T, Clauser J, Meuris B, Steinseifer U.
Cardiovasc Eng Technol. 2019 Mar 6
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30843147

Assessment of Physical Activity by Wearable Technology During Rehabilitation After Cardiac Surgery: Explorative Prospective Monocentric Observational Cohort Study.
Thijs I, Fresiello L, Oosterlinck W, Sinnaeve P, Rega F.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2019 Jan 31;7(1):e9865
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30702433

Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
Deferm S, Bertrand PB, Verbrugge FH, Verhaert D, Rega F, Thomas JD, Vandervoort PM.
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 May 21;73(19):2465-2476. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.02.061. Review.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31097168

AVIATOR: An open international registry to evaluate medical and surgical outcomes of aortic valve insufficiency and ascending aorta aneurysm.
de Heer F, Kluin J, Elkhoury G, Jondeau G, Enriquez-Sarano M, Schäfers HJ, Takkenberg JJM, Lansac E; Aortic Valve Repair Research Network Investigators.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun;157(6):2202-2211.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.10.076. Epub 2018 Oct 26.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30553597

Cardiac implantable electronic devices with a defibrillator component and all-cause mortality in left ventricular assist device carriers: results from the PCHF-VAD registry.
Cikes M, Jakus N, Claggett B, Brugts JJ, Timmermans P, Pouleur AC, Rubis P, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Gaizauskas E, Grundmann S, Paolillo S, Barge-Caballero E, D'Amario D, Gkouziouta A, Planinc I, Veenis JF, Jacquet LM, Houard L, Holcman K, Gigase A, Rega F, Rucinskas K, Adamopoulos S, Agostoni P, Biocina B, Gasparovic H, Lund LH, Flammer AJ, Metra M, Milicic D, Ruschitzka F; PCHF-VAD registry.
Eur J Heart Fail. 2019 Sep;21(9):1129-1141. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1568. Epub 2019 Aug 13.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31410955

Cardiac interventions in pregnancy and peripartum - a narrative review of the literature.
Carlier L, Devroe S, Budts W, Van Calsteren K, Rega F, Van de Velde M, Rex S.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2019 Dec 18. pii: S1053-0770(19)31275-3. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.12.021. [Epub ahead of print] Review.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31954620

Clinical Characteristics of Infective Endocarditis in Children.
Kelchtermans J, Grossar L, Eyskens B, Cools B, Roggen M, Boshoff D, Louw J, Frerich S, Veloso TR, Claes J, Ditkowski B, Rega F, Meyns B, Gewillig M, Heying R.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019 May;38(5):453-458. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002212.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30346369

Commentory: Hepatitis: A way to make organ donation go viral?
Katrien Vandendriessche, MD, Frederik Nevens, MD, PhD, Johan Van Cleemput, MD, PhD, Dirk Van Raemdonck, MD, Phd, and Filip Rega, MD, PhD
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug;158(2):554-555. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.02.141. Epub 2019 May 16.PMID: 31196756 Free article. No abstract available
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31196756/

Creation of the Fontan circulation in sheep: a survival model†.
Van Puyvelde J, Rega F, Minami T, Claus P, Cools B, Gewillig M, Meyns B.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2019 Feb 20
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30789218

Double-lung versus heart-lung transplantation for precapillary pulmonary arterial hypertension: a 24-year single-center retrospective study.
Brouckaert J, Verleden SE, Verbelen T, Coosemans W, Decaluwé H, De Leyn P, Depypere L, Nafteux P, Van Veer H, Meyns B, Rega F, Van De Velde M, Poortmans G, Rex S, Neyrinck A, Van den Berghe G, Vlasselaers D, Van Cleemput J, Budts W, Vos R, Quarck R, Belge C, Delcroix M, Verleden GM, Van Raemdonck D.
Transpl Int. 2019 Feb 8
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30735591

Energetics of blood flow in Fontan circulation under VAD support.
Telyshev D, Denisov M, Markov A, Fresiello L, Verbelen T, Selishchev S.
Artif Organs. 2019 Sep 6. doi: 10.1111/aor.13564. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31489642

Evaluation of the Novel Total Artificial Heart Realheart in a Pilot Human Fitting Study.
Pieper IL, Sonntag SJ, Meyns B, Hadi H, Najar A.
Artif Organs. 2019 Jul 24. doi: 10.1111/aor.13542. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 31339577
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31339577

First human use of a wireless coplanar energy transfer coupled with a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device.
Pya Y, Maly J, Bekbossynova M, Salov R, Schueler S, Meyns B, Kassif Y, Massetti M, Zilbershlag M, Netuka I.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 Apr;38(4):339-343. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.1316. Epub 2019 Feb 5.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30945635

First report of a successful pediatric heart transplantation from donation after circulatory death with distant procurement using normothermic regional perfusion and cold storage.
Tchana-Sato V, Ledoux D, Vandendriessche K, Van Cleemput J, Hans G, Ancion A, Cools B, Amabili P, Detry O, Massion PB, Monard J, Delbouille MH, Meyns B, Defraigne JO, Rega F.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 Oct;38(10):1112-1115. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.08.009. Epub 2019 Aug 10.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31548033

Five-Year Outcomes after PCI or CABG for Left Main Coronary Disease.
Stone GW, Kappetein AP, Sabik JF, Pocock SJ, Morice MC, Puskas J, Kandzari DE, Karmpaliotis D, Brown WM 3rd, Lembo NJ, Banning A, Merkely B, Horkay F, Boonstra PW, van Boven AJ, Ungi I, Bogáts G, Mansour S, Noiseux N, Sabaté M, Pomar J, Hickey M, Gershlick A, Buszman PE, Bochenek A, Schampaert E, Pagé P, Modolo R, Gregson J, Simonton CA, Mehran R, Kosmidou I, Généreux P, Crowley A, Dressler O, Serruys PW; EXCEL Trial Investigators.
N Engl J Med. 2019 Nov 7;381(19):1820-1830. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1909406. Epub 2019 Sep 28.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31562798

General Anesthesia Versus Monitored Anesthesia Care for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Retrospective Study in a Single Belgian Referral Center.
Stragier H, Dubois C, Verbrugghe P, Jacobs S, Adriaenssens T, Rex S.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2019 Jun 23. pii: S1053-0770(19)30580-4. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.06.027. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31350148

Global cardiac surgery: access to cardiac surgical care around the world.
Vervoort D, Meuris B, Meyns B, Verbrugghe P.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Apr 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)30935-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.04.039. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31128897

Influence of left ventricular assist device pressure-flow characteristic on exercise physiology: Assessment with a verified numerical model.
Graefe R, Henseler A, Körfer R, Meyns B, Fresiello L.
Int J Artif Organs. 2019 May 20:391398819846126. doi: 10.1177/0391398819846126. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31104554

Late management of the aortic root after repair of tetralogy of Fallot: A European multicentre study.
Vida VL, Triglia LT, Zanotto L, Zanotto L, Bertelli F, Padalino M, Sarris G, Protopapas E, Prospero C, Pizarro C, Cleuziou J, Myers PO, Prêtre R, Poncelet AJ, Meyns B, Van den Bossche K, Accord RE, Gil-Jaurena JM, Sakurai T, Stellin G.
J Card Surg. 2020 Jan;35(1):40-47. doi: 10.1111/jocs.14316. Epub 2019 Nov 5.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31899837

Left Ventricular Remodeling Results in Homogenization of Myocardial Work Distribution.
Duchenne J, Turco A, Ünlü S, Pagourelias ED, Vunckx K, Degtiarova G, Bézy S, Cvijic M, Nuyts J, Claus P, Rega F, Gheysens O, Voigt JU.
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2019 May;12(5):e007224. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.118.007224.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31023060

Long-term outcome of cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Importance of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation angiographic grading scale.
Van Keer JM, Van Aelst LNL, Rega F, Droogne W, Voros G, Meyns B, Vanhaecke J, Emonds MP, Janssens S, Naesens M, Van Cleemput J.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 Aug 10. pii: S1053-2498(19)31623-7. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.08.005. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31543298

Longitudinal impact of temporary mechanical circulatory support on durable ventricular assist device outcomes: An IMACS registry propensity matched analysis.
Hernandez-Montfort JA, Xie R, Ton VK, Meyns B, Nakatani T, Yanase M, Pettit S, Shaw S, Netuka I, Kirklin J, Goldstein DJ, Cowger J.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 Dec 5. pii: S1053-2498(19)31761-9. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.11.009. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31866174

LVAD speed increase during exercise, which patients would benefit the most? A simulation study.
Gross C, Moscato F, Schlöglhofer T, Maw M, Meyns B, Marko C, Wiedemann D, Zimpfer D, Schima H, Fresiello L.
Artif Organs. 2019 Sep 13. doi: 10.1111/aor.13569. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31519043

Mechanical Left Ventricular Unloading to Reduce Infarct Size During Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insight from Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
Kapur NK, Reyelt L, Swain L, Esposito M, Qiao X, Annamalai S, Meyns B, Smalling R.
J Cardiovasc Transl Res. 2019 Apr;12(2):87-94. doi: 10.1007/s12265-019-09876-3. Epub 2019 Apr 23. Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31016553

Minimally invasive approach for infective mitral valve endocarditis.
Van Praet KM, Kofler M, Sündermann SH, Montagner M, Heck R, Starck C, Stamm C, Jacobs S, Kempfert J, Falk V.
Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Nov;8(6):702-704. doi: 10.21037/acs.2019.07.01. No abstract available.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31832366

Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement with sutureless and rapid deployment valves: a report from an international registry (Sutureless and Rapid Deployment International Registry)†.
Berretta P, Andreas M, Carrel TP, Solinas M, Teoh K, Fischlein T, Santarpino G, Folliguet T, Villa E, Meuris B, Mignosa C, Martinelli G, Misfeld M, Glauber M, Kappert U, Savini C, Shrestha M, Phan K, Albertini A, Yan T, Di Eusanio M.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Feb 28
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30820549

Myofibroblast Phenotype and Reversibility of Fibrosis in Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure.
Nagaraju CK, Robinson EL, Abdesselem M, Trenson S, Dries E, Gilbert G, Janssens S, Van Cleemput J, Rega F, Meyns B, Roderick HL, Driesen RB, Sipido KR.
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 May 14;73(18):2267-2282. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.02.049.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31072570

Operative outcome of patients at low, intermediate, high and 'very high' surgical risk undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement with sutureless and rapid deployment prostheses: results of the SURD-IR registry.
Santarpino G, Berretta P, Fischlein T, Carrel TP, Teoh K, Misfeld M, Savini C, Kappert U, Glauber M, Villa E, Meuris B, Mignosa C, Albertini A, Martinelli G, Folliguet TA, Shrestha M, Solinas M, Laufer G, Phan K, Yan T, Di Eusanio M.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jan 25
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30689828

Outcome of the Glenn procedure as definitive palliation in single ventricle patients.
Vermaut A, De Meester P, Troost E, Roggen L, Goossens E, Moons P, Rega F, Meyns B, Gewillig M, Budts W, Van De Bruaene A.
Int J Cardiol. 2019 Nov 18. pii: S0167-5273(19)34712-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.10.031. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31761401

Papillary muscles contribute significantly more to left ventricular work in dilated hearts.
Duchenne J, Turco A, Bézy S, Ünlü S, Pagourelias ED, Beela AS, Degtiarova G, Vunckx K, Nuyts J, Coudyzer W, Claus P, Rega F, Gheysens O, Voigt JU.
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2019 Jan 1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29584821

Partial volume and motion correction in cardiac PET: First results from an in vs ex vivo comparison using animal datasets.
Turco A, Gheysens O, Duchenne J, Nuyts J, Rega F, Voigt JU, Vunckx K, Claus P.
J Nucl Cardiol. 2019 Jan 14
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30644052

Pulmonary endarterectomy in a 12-year-old boy with multiple comorbidities
Verbelen T, Cools B, Fejzic Z, Van Den Eynde R, Maleux G, Delcroix M, Meyns B.
Pulm Circ. 2019 Nov 7;9(4):2045894019886249. doi: 10.1177/2045894019886249. eCollection 2019 Oct-Dec.PMID: 32284848 
Free PMC article.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32284848/

Restoring Blood Supply to the Heart While Replacing the Lungs: Is It Worth the Risk?
Raemdonck DV, Vos R, Cleemput JV, Rega F, Rex S, Neyrinck A, Verleden GM.
Transplantation. 2019 Feb 18
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30801520

Results of primary biventricular support: an analysis of data from the EUROMACS registry.
Vierecke J, Gahl B, de By TMMH, Antretter H, Beyersdorf F, Caliskan K, Krachak V, Loforte A, Potapov E, Schoenrath F, Stockman B, Vanderheyden M, Meyns B, Gummert J, Mohacsi P.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Aug 1. pii: ezz173. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz173. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31369075

Serial pulmonary vascular resistance assessment in patients late after ventricular septal defect repair.
Gabriels C, Buys R, Van de Bruaene A, De Meester P, Goetschalckx K, Helsen F, Moons P, Goossens E, Rega F, Voigt JU, Delcroix M, Budts W.
Int J Cardiol. 2019 May 1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30583924

Skeletonisation contributing to a reduction of sternal wound complications: a retrospective study in OPCAB patients.
Van den Eynde J, Heeren A, Szecel D, Meuris B, Jacobs S, Verbrugghe P, Oosterlinck W.
J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Sep 9;14(1):162. doi: 10.1186/s13019-019-0985-9.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31500639

Surgery for Active Infective Endocarditis of the Aortic Valve With Infection Extending Beyond the Leaflets.
Elgalad A, Arafat A, Elshazly T, Elkahwagy M, Fawzy H, Wahby E, Taha AH, Sampaio L, Herregods MC, Peetermans W, Herijgers P.
Heart Lung Circ. 2019 Jul;28(7):1112-1120. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.05.200. Epub 2018 Jun 20
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30181036

Surgery for anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries: a multicentre study from the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association†.
Padalino MA, Franchetti N, Hazekamp M, Sojak V, Carrel T, Frigiola A, Lo Rito M, Horer J, Roussin R, Cleuziou J, Meyns B, Fragata J, Telles H, Polimenakos AC, Francois K, Veshti A, Salminen J, Rocafort AG, Nosal M, Vedovelli L, Guariento A, Vida VL, Sarris GE, Boccuzzo G, Stellin G.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Mar 20
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30897195

Tackling the right ventricle in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Verbelen T.
J Physiol. 2019 Jul 24. doi: 10.1113/JP278448. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31339590

The Belgian experience with concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: a multi-centre prospective registry.
Van Hoof L, De Brabandere K, Fieuws S, Stockman B, Gutermann H, Rega F.
Acta Cardiol. 2019 Feb 8
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30736718

The long-term outcome of an isolated vascular ring - A single-center experience.
Depypere A, Proesmans M, Cools B, Vermeulen F, Daenen W, Meyns B, Rega F, Boon M.
Pediatr Pulmonol. 2019 Aug 27. doi: 10.1002/ppul.24490. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31456344

The path to surgery in carcinoid heart disease: a retrospective study and a multidisciplinary proposal of a new algorithm.
Mortelmans P, Herregods MC, Rega F, Timmermans P.
Acta Cardiol. 2019 Jun;74(3):207-214. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2018.1478242. Epub 2018 Jun 18.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29914291

Third Annual Report From the ISHLT Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support Registry: A comparison of centrifugal and axial continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices.
Goldstein DJ, Meyns B, Xie R, Cowger J, Pettit S, Nakatani T, Netuka I, Shaw S, Yanase M, Kirklin JK.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 Apr;38(4):352-363. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.02.004.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30945637

Ventricular assist device implantation in patients with a failing systemic right ventricle: a call to expand current practice.
Zandstra TE, Palmen M, Hazekamp MG, Meyns B, Beeres SLMA, Holman ER, Kiès P, Jongbloed MRM, Vliegen HW, Egorova AD, Schalij MJ, Tops LF.
Neth Heart J. 2019 Aug 16. doi: 10.1007/s12471-019-01314-y. [Epub ahead of print] Review.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31420818

Virtual Implantations to Transition from Pig to Calf Animal Models for a Total Artificial Heart.
Sonntag SJ, Meyns B, Ahn HC, Pahlm F, Hellers G, Najar A, Pieper IL.
Artif Organs. 2019 Oct 9. doi: 10.1111/aor.13578. [Epub ahead of print]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31596507

Clinical outcomes of heart-team-guided treatment decisions in high-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis in a health-economic context with limited resources for transcatheter valve therapies.
Bakelants E, Belmans A, Verbrugghe P, Adriaenssens T, Jacobs S, Bennett J, Meuris B, Desmet W, Rega F, Herijgers P, Herregods MC, Dubois CL.
Acta Cardiol. 2018 Dec 3
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30507297

Idarucizumab for the reversal of dabigatran in patients undergoing heart transplantation.
Van Keer JM, Vanassche T, Droogne W, Rex S, Rega F, Van Cleemput J, Verhamme P.
Eur J Heart Fail. 2019 Jan;21(1):129-131. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1356. Epub 2018 Dec 6
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30520546

Sutureless versus Stented Bioprostheses for Aortic Valve Replacement: The Randomized PERSIST-AVR Study Design.
Lorusso R, Folliguet T, Shrestha M, Meuris B, Kappetein AP, Roselli E, Klersy C, Nozza M, Verhees L, Larracas C, Goisis G, Fischlein T.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Nov 29
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30497085

ACE-inhibition induces a cardioprotective transcriptional response in the metabolic syndrome heart.
Yakubova A, Thorrez L, Svetlichnyy D, Zwarts L, Vulsteke V, Laenen G, Oosterlinck W, Moreau Y, Dehaspe L, Van Houdt J, Cortés-Calabuig Á, De Moor B, Callaerts P, Herijgers P.
Sci Rep. 2018 Nov 1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30385846

The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS): first EUROMACS Paediatric (Paedi-EUROMACS) report.
de By TMMH, Schweiger M, Waheed H, Berger F, Hübler M, Özbaran M, Maruszewski B, Napoleone CP, Loforte A, Meyns B, Miera O; Contributing clinicians .
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Nov 1;54(5):800-808
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30184070

Exercise cardiac magnetic resonance imaging with pulmonary artery catheter monitoring in carcinoid heart disease: a shift towards early intervention?
Timmermans P Jr, Rega F, Bogaert J, Herregods MC.
ESC Heart Fail. 2018 Oct;5(5):953-955. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.12328. Epub 2018 Aug 6
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30080311

Creation of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Sheep by Extrapolation of Rodent Models: Is It Feasible?
Verbrugghe P, Verhoeven J, Clijsters M, Vervoort D, Coudyzer W, Verbeken E, Meuris B, Herijgers P.
Ann Vasc Surg. 2018 Oct
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29772327


Geriatric CO-mAnagement for Cardiology patients in the Hospital (G-COACH): study protocol of a prospective before-after effectiveness-implementation study.
Deschodt M, Van Grootven B, Jeuris A, Devriendt E, Dierckx de Casterlé B, Dubois C, Fagard K, Herregods MC, Hornikx M, Meuris B, Rex S, Tournoy J, Milisen K, Flamaing J.
BMJ Open. 2018 Oct 21
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30344179

Clinical Characteristics of Infective Endocarditis in Children.
Kelchtermans J, Grossar L, Eyskens B, Cools B, Roggen M, Boshoff D, Louw J, Frerich S, Veloso TR, Claes J, Ditkowski B, Rega F, Meyns B, Gewillig M, Heying R.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2018 Oct 19
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30346369

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement International Registry (SURD-IR): early results from 3343 patients.
Di Eusanio M, Phan K, Berretta P, Carrel TP, Andreas M, Santarpino G, Di Bartolomeo R, Folliguet T, Meuris B, Mignosa C, Martinelli G, Misfeld M, Glauber M, Kappert U, Shrestha M, Albertini A, Teoh K, Villa E, Yan T, Solinas M.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Oct 1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29617925

Reinforcing the pulmonary artery autograft in the aortic position with a textile mesh: a histological evaluation.
Vanderveken E, Vastmans J, Verbelen T, Verbrugghe P, Famaey N, Verbeken E, Treasure T, Rega F.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2018 Oct 1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29912400

Impaired Cardiac Reserve and Abnormal Vascular Load Limit Exercise Capacity in Chronic Thromboembolic Disease.
Claeys M, Claessen G, La Gerche A, Petit T, Belge C, Meyns B, Bogaert J, Willems R, Claus P, Delcroix M.
JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2018 Sep 6. 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30219401

Differences of patients' characteristics in acute type A aortic dissection - surgical data from Belgian and Japanese centers.
Goda M, Minami T, Imoto K, Uchida K, Masuda M, Meuris B.
J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Sep 4
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30180871

Acute Mechanical LV Unloading in Ischemia Reperfusion Injury: Be Prepared.
Ishikawa K, Meyns B.
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Jul 31;72(5):515-517
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30049312

A novel tissue treatment to reduce mineralization of bovine pericardial heart valves.
Meuris B, De Praetere H, Strasly M, Trabucco P, Lai JC, Verbrugghe P, Herijgers P.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29572021

Surgery for Active Infective Endocarditis of the Aortic Valve With Infection Extending Beyond the Leaflets.
Elgalad A, Arafat A, Elshazly T, Elkahwagy M, Fawzy H, Wahby E, Taha AH, Sampaio L, Herregods MC, Peetermans W, Herijgers P.
Heart Lung Circ. 2018 Jun 20
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30181036

Molecular signature of progenitor cells isolated from young and adult human hearts.
Walravens AS, Vanhaverbeke M, Ottaviani L, Gillijns H, Trenson S, Driessche NV, Luttun A, Meyns B, Herijgers P, Rega F, Heying R, Sampaolesi M, Janssens S.
Sci Rep. 2018 Jun 18;8(1):9266
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29915261

The path to surgery in carcinoid heart disease: a retrospective study and a multidisciplinary proposal of a new algorithm.
Mortelmans P, Herregods MC, Rega F, Timmermans P.
Acta Cardiol. 2018 Jun 18
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29914291

Aortic and mitral valve repair for anterior mitral leaflet perforation caused by severe aortic regurgitation.
De Brabandere K, Voigt JU, Rex S, Meuris B, Verbrugghe P.
J Vis Surg. 2018 May 11
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29963388

Comparison of in vivo vs. ex situ obtained material properties of sheep common carotid artery.
Smoljkić M, Verbrugghe P, Larsson M, Widman E, Fehervary H, D'hooge J, Vander Sloten J, Famaey N.
Med Eng Phys. 2018 May
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29580793

The human somatostatin receptor type 2 as an imaging and suicide reporter gene for pluripotent stem cell-derived therapy of myocardial infarction.
Neyrinck K, Breuls N, Holvoet B, Oosterlinck W, Wolfs E, Vanbilloen H, Gheysens O, Duelen R, Gsell W, Lambrichts I, Himmelreich U, Verfaillie CM, Sampaolesi M, Deroose CM.
Theranostics. 2018 Apr 14
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29774076

Machine perfusion of thoracic organs.
Van Raemdonck D, Rega F, Rex S, Neyrinck A.
J Thorac Dis. 2018 Apr
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29744218

Sheep can be used as animal model of regional myocardial remodelling and controllable work.
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Quality indicators for in-hospital geriatric co-management programmes: a systematic literature review and international Delphi study.
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BMJ Open. 2018 Mar 16
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Biomechanical evaluation of a personalized external aortic root support applied in the Ross procedure.
Vastmans J, Fehervary H, Verbrugghe P, Verbelen T, Vanderveken E, Vander Sloten J, Treasure T, Rega F, Famaey N.
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2018 Feb;78:164-174
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The Effect of a Non-peptide Angiotensin II type 2 receptor Agonist, Compound 21, on Aortic Aneurysm Growth in a Mouse Model of Marfan Syndrome.
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J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2018 Jan 3
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Postoperative left ventricular function in different types of pulmonary hypertension: a comparative study.
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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 2
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Low-flow support of the chronic pressure-overloaded right ventricle induces reversed remodeling.
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J Heart Lung Transplant. 2018 Jan;37(1):151-160.
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Screening for heart transplantation and left ventricular assist system: results from the ScrEEning for advanced Heart Failure treatment (SEE-HF) study.
Lund LH, Trochu JN, Meyns B, Caliskan K, Shaw S, Schmitto JD, Schibilsky D, Damme L, Heatley J, Gustafsson F.
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The role of biomechanics in aortic aneurysm management: requirements, open problems and future prospects.
Farotto D, Segers P, Meuris B, Vander Sloten J, Famaey N.
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2018 Jan;77:295-307
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Atrioesophageal fistula after epicardial ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Bringmans T, Verrijcken A, La Meir M, Rega F.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jan;155(1):e19-e21
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How to obtain and maintain favorable results after heart transplantation: keys to success?
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Bacterial adherence to graft tissues in static and flow conditions.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jan
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