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Uyên Châu Nguyên wins UM Dissertation Prize 2025

Uyên Châu Nguyên wins UM Dissertation Prize 2025

29 January 2026

During the Dies Natalis of Maastricht University, Uyên Châu Nguyên received the UM Dissertation Prize 2025.

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Global research network launched to study menopause and heart health

Global research network launched to study menopause and heart health

20 January 2026

Ten international health research funders, including the Dutch Heart Foundation, are investing $10 million in a new global research network to improve early prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. The initiative focuses on understanding how menopause affects heart health and how early intervention can reduce risk.

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Bart Maesen

Assistant Professor

Bart Maesen studied medicine at the University of Antwerp, Belgium and obtained a research position to conduct research on ischaemia/reperfusion injury following his graduation. Afterwards he moved to Maastricht, the Netherlands. He started his training in cardiothoracic surgery with a 4 -years fellowship at the electrophysiology lab of Prof Uli Schotten in 2006. Based on the research performed in this period, he obtained his PhD with a thesis on structure-function relationships of atrial fibrillation waves in goat and man. 

During his surgical traineeship he was trained in arrhythmia surgery by Prof. Mark La Meir. With his understanding of electrophysiology and manual skills, he was soon able to take over the hybrid AF ablation programme and together with interventional electrophysiologist Dr Justin Luermans and with the support of Prof. Harry Crijns, he developed an international highly acclaimed minimally invasive hybrid arrhythmia surgery programme at Maastricht UMC+.

Bart became staff member in 2017 and is currently head of our Arrhythmia Surgery programme. He is setting up a translational research programme with focus on improving outcome in surgical AF management by better understanding of basic mechanisms and concepts. He supervises several PhD students and helps other centers to start their own AF minimally invasive hybrid AF programme. 

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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht
Room number: 3.C2.016

  • 2026
    • Kowalewski, M., Smoczynski, R., Ogorzelec, N., Stec, S., Kornaszewska, M., Maesen, B., & Suwalski, P. (2026). State-of-the-Art: Central Europe’s first hybrid unilateral left-sided thoracoscopic MAZE ablation of atrial fibrillation with left atrial appendage occlusion followed by robotic coronary artery bypass LIMA-LAD. Kardiologia Polska, 84(1), 106-107. Article 84508. https://doi.org/10.33963/v.phj.108301
    • Aerts, L., Kawczynski, M. J., Luermans, J., Bidar, E., Linz, D., Kowalewski, M., Lorusso, R., Pison, L., La Meir, M., Maesen, B., & Heuts, S. (2026). Effectiveness of Catheter and Standalone Surgical Ablation Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation: A Bayesian-Network Meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 42(1), 136-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2025.10.018
  • 2025
    • Hertel, J. N., Nissen, S. D., Lindberg, L. A., Schneider, M., Niskala, A., Isaksen, J. L., Jerltorp, K., Ye, C., Hermans, B. J. M., Aerts, L., Maesen, B., Chaldoupi, S.-M., Coffey, K., Reilly, J., O'Brien, B., Jespersen, T., Saljic, A., & Linz, D. (2025). Targeted epicardial pulsed field ablation of atrial ganglionated plexi: Electrophysiological and histologic analysis in pigs. Heart Rhythm, 22(12), 3289-3299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2025.06.016
    • Husen, T. F., Vidya, A. P., Heuts, S., Prasetyo, A., Nugroho, A. K. Z., Lorusso, R., Bidar, E., Maesen, B., & Sardari Nia, P. (2025). Comparative Study of Different Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Techniques: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 40(11), Article ivaf244. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivaf244
    • Aerts, L., Kowalewski, M., & Maesen, B. (2025). Internal Suture Closure of the LAA: Ineffective and out of Date. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 40(11), Article ivaf256. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivaf256
    • Heuts, S., Kawczynski, M. J., Maesen, B., & Vriesendorp, P. A. (2025). When absence of evidence equates to evidence of absence: the case of routine use of cerebral embolic protection devices in transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Heart, 111(20), 947-951. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2025-326208
    • Kawczynski, M. J., Gilbers, M. D., Winters, J., Maesen, B., Isaacs, A., Linz, D., Rienstra, M., van Gelder, I., Maessen, J. G., Bidar, E., & Schotten, U. (2025). Right atrial endomysial fibrosis is associated with increased postoperative atrial fibrillation burden during 2.5 years of continuous rhythm monitoring after cardiac surgery including atrial arrhythmia surgery: RACE V Tissue Bank Study. EP Europace, 27(9), Article euaf207. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euaf207
    • Betti, M., Streukens, S. A. F., Kats, S., Maesen, B., Vainer, J., Theunissen, R. A. L. J., van ‘t Hof, A. W. J., & Vriesendorp, P. A. (2025). Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Anterior Leaflet Flail Induced by Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. JACC. Case reports, 30(22), Article 104653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.104653
    • Farnir, F., Chaldoupi, S.-M., Hermans, B. J., Farnir, F., Habibi, Z., Jerltorp, K., Verhaert, D., Schotten, U., Maesen, B., Vernooy, K., Luermans, J., & Linz, D. (2025). A tailored substrate-based approach using focal pulsed field catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation and advanced atrial substrate: Procedural data and 6-month success rates. Heart Rhythm, 22(8), 1957-1968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2025.01.015
    • Kowalewski, M., Dabrowski, E. J., Kurasz, A., Swieczkowski, M., Raffa, G. M., Kawczynski, M., Aerts, L., Kuzma, L., Wanha, W., Batko, J., Litwinowicz, R., Urbanowicz, T., Stec, S., Lorusso, R., Hanke, T., Maesen, B., Meani, P., Ronco, D., Pilato, M., ... Thoracic Research Centre, endorsed by the ESC Cardiovascular Surgery Working Group (2025). Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation with concomitant cardiac surgery. A state-of-the-art review. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 67(7), Article ezaf187. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezaf187
    • Kawczynski, M. J., van der Heijden, C. A. J., Maessen, J. G., Schotten, U., Kowalewski, M., Suwalski, P., Bidar, E., & Maesen, B. (2025). Early postoperative atrial fibrillation is associated with late mortality after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 20(1), Article 265. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03504-9
    • Habibi, Z., Verhaert, D. V. M., Betz, K., Hermans, B. J. M., Winters, J., Philippens, S. A. M., Chaldoupi, S. M., Maesen, B., Maessen, J. G., Isaacs, A., Westra, S. W., Nijveldt, R., Gillet, L., Wienhues-Thelen, U. H., Koehler, M., Zeemering, S., Vernooy, K., Linz, D., & Schotten, U. (2025). Association of atrial fibrillation burden and clinical profile with blood biomarkers: Results from the ISOLATION Ablation Cohort. Heart Rhythm O2, 6(5), 661-670. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hroo.2025.02.017
    • Gilbers, M. D., Kawczynski, M. J., Bidar, E., Maesen, B., Isaacs, A., Winters, J., Linz, D., Rienstra, M., van Gelder, I., Maessen, J. G., & Schotten, U. (2025). Determinants and impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation burden during 2.5 years of continuous rhythm monitoring after cardiac surgery: Results from the RACE V prospective cohort study. Heart Rhythm, 22(3), 647-660. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.08.014
    • Isaacs, A., Zeemering, S., Winters, J., Batlle, M., Bidar, E., Boukens, B., Casadei, B., Chua, W., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Fabritz, L., Guasch, E., Hatem, S. N., Hermans, B., Kääb, S., Kawczynski, M., Maesen, B., Maessen, J., Mont, L., Sinner, M. F., ... Stoll, M. (2025). Lateral Atrial Expression Patterns Provide Insights into Local Transcription Disequilibrium Contributing to Disease Susceptibility. Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, 18(1), Article e004594. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCGEN.124.004594
  • 2024
    • Rienstra, M., Tzeis, S., Bunting, K., Caso, V., Crijns, H. J. G. M., De Potter, T. J. R., Sanders, P., Svennberg, E., Casado-Arroyo, R., Dwight, J., Guasti, L., Hanke, T., Jaarsma, T., Lettino, M., Lochen, M.-L., Lumbers, R. T., Maesen, B., Molgaard, I., Rosano, G. M. C., ... Van Gelder, I. C. (2024). Spotlight on the 2024 ESC/EACTS management of atrial fibrillation guidelines: 10 novel key aspects. EP Europace, 26(12), Article euae298. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euae298
    • van der Velden, K. E. H. M., Spaetgens, B. P. A., Buhre, W. F. F. A., Maesen, B., de Korte-de Boer, D. J. D., van Kuijk, S. M. J., van 't Hof, A. W. J., & Schreiber, J. U. (2024). The Impact of Frailty and Surgical Risk on Health-Related Quality of Life After TAVI. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, 11(10), Article 333. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd11100333
    • Aerts, L., Kawczynski, M. J., Bidar, E., Luermans, J., Chaldoupi, M., La Meir, M., Kowaleski, M., Maessen, J. G., Heuts, S., & Maesen, B. (2024). Short- and long-term outcomes in isolated vs. hybrid thoracoscopic ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis. EP Europace, 26(10), Article euae232. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euae232
    • Bijvoet, G. P., Hermans, B. J. M., Linz, D., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Maesen, B., Nijveldt, R., Mihl, C., Vernooy, K., Wildberger, J. E., Holtackers, R. J., Schotten, U., & Chaldoupi, S.-M. (2024). Optimal Threshold and Interpatient Variability in Left Atrial Ablation Scar Assessment by Dark-Blood LGE CMR. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 10(10), 2186-2197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2024.05.017
    • Champsi, A., Mobley, A. R., Subramanian, A., Nirantharakumar, K., Wang, X., Shukla, D., Bunting, K., Molgaard, I., Dwight, J., Casado Arroyo, R., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Guasti, L., Lettino, M., Lumbers, R. T., Maesen, B., Rienstra, M., Svennberg, E., Tica, O., Traykov, V., ... Kotecha, D. (2024). Gender and contemporary risk of adverse events in atrial fibrillation. European Heart Journal, 45(36), 3707-3717. Article ehae539. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae539
    • Van Gelder, I. C., Kotecha, D., Rienstra, M., Bunting, K. V., Casado-Arroyo, R., Caso, V., Crijns, H. J. G. M., De Potter, T. J. R., Dwight, J., Guasti, L., Hanke, T., Jaarsma, T., Lettino, M., Løchen, M. L., Lumbers, R. T., Maesen, B., Mølgaard, I., Rosano, G. M. C., Sanders, P., ... ESC Scientific Document Group (2024). 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). European Heart Journal, 45(36), 3314-3414. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae176
    • Aerts, L., Den Uijl, D., Luermans, J., & Maesen, B. (2024). Temporary Sinus Node Dysfunction following Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Aberrancy of the Sinus Node Artery: A case series. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 39(1), Article ivae135. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivae135
    • Winters, J., Kawczynski, M. J., Gilbers, M. D., Isaacs, A., Zeemering, S., Bidar, E., Maesen, B., Rienstra, M., van Gelder, I., Verheule, S., Maessen, J. G., & Schotten, U. (2024). Circulating BMP10 Levels Associate With Late Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and Left Atrial Endomysial Fibrosis. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 10(7), 1326-1340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2024.03.003
    • Heuts, S., Gabrio, A., Veenstra, L., Maesen, B., Kats, S., Maessen, J. G., Walton, A. S., Nanayakkara, S., Lansky, A. J., van 't Hof, A. W. J., & Vriesendorp, P. A. (2024). Stroke reduction by cerebral embolic protection devices in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis. Heart, 110(11), 757-765. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2023-323359
    • Dabrowski, E. J., Kurasz, A., Pasierski, M., Pannone, L., Kolodziejczak, M. M., Raffa, G. M., Matteucci, M., Mariani, S., de Piero, M. E., La Meir, M., Maessen, B., Meani, P., McCarthy, P., Cox, J. L., Lorusso, R., Kuzma, L., Rankin, S. J., Suwalski, P., Kowalewski, M., & Thoracic Research Centre (2024). Surgical Coronary Revascularization in Patients With Underlying Atrial Fibrillation: State-of-the-Art Review. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 99(6), 955-970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.12.005
    • Kowalewski, M., Swieczkowski, M., Kuzma, L., Maesen, B., Dabrowski, E. J., Matteucci, M., Batko, J., Litwinowicz, R., Kowalówka, A., Wanha, W., Jiritano, F., Raffa, G. M., Malvindi, P. G., Pannone, L., Meani, P., Lorusso, R., Whitlock, R., La Meir, M., de Asmundis, C., ... Thoracic Research Centre (2024). Systematic review and meta-analysis of left atrial appendage closure's influence on early and long-term mortality and stroke. JTCVS open, 19, 131-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2024.02.022
    • Gilbers, M. D., Kawczynski, M. J., Bidar, E., Maesen, B., Isaacs, A., Winters, J., Linz, D., Rienstra, M., van Gelder, I., Maessen, J. G., & Schotten, U. (2024). Clinical Predictors of Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation During 2.5 Years After Cardiac Surgery: Prospective RACE V Cohort. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 10(5), 941-955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2024.01.013
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Adriaans, B. P., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Chaldoupi, S.-M., Maessen, J. G., Bidar, E., & Maesen, B. (2024). Left atrial function of patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing thoracoscopic hybrid ablation. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 38(4), Article ivae061. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivae061
    • Suwalski, P., Dabrowski, E. J., Batko, J., Pasierski, M., Litwinowicz, R., Kowalówka, A., Jasinski, M., Rogowski, J., Deja, M., Bartus, K., Li, T., Matteucci, M., Wanha, W., Meani, P., Ronco, D., Raffa, G. M., Malvindi, P. G., Kuzma, L., Lorusso, R., ... Kowalewski, M. (2024). Additional bypass graft or concomitant surgical ablation? Insights from the HEIST registry. Surgery, 175(4), 974-983. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2023.12.008
    • Verhaert, D. V. M., Linz, D., & Maesen, B. (2024). Redo cardiac surgery and atrial fibrillation: the ablation dilemma. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 16(1), 8-11. https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd-23-1741
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Aerts, L., Chaldoupi, S.-M., van Cruchten, C., Kawczynski, M., Heuts, S., Bidar, E., Luermans, J. G. L. M., & Maesen, B. (2024). Hybrid atrial fibrillation ablation. Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 13(1), 54-70. https://doi.org/10.21037/acs-2023-afm-0129
  • 2023
    • Hermans, B. J. M., Bijvoet, G. P., Holtackers, R. J., Mihl, C., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Maesen, B., Vernooy, K., Linz, D., Chaldoupi, S. M., & Schotten, U. (2023). Multi-modal characterization of the left atrium by a fully automated integration of pre-procedural cardiac imaging and electro-anatomical mapping. IJC Heart and Vasculature, 49(1), Article 101276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2023.101276
    • Winters, J., Isaacs, A., Zeemering, S., Kawczynski, M., Maesen, B., Maessen, J., Bidar, E., Boukens, B., Hermans, B., van Hunnik, A., Casadei, B., Fabritz, L., Chua, W., Sommerfeld, L., Guasch, E., Mont, L., Batlle, M., Hatem, S., Kirchhof, P., ... Schotten, U. (2023). Heart Failure, Female Sex, and Atrial Fibrillation Are the Main Drivers of Human Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Results From the CATCH ME Consortium. Journal of the American Heart Association, 12(22), Article e031220. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.031220
    • Heuts, S., Ceulemans, A., Kuiper, G. J. A. J. M., Schreiber, J. U., van Varik, B. J., Olie, R. H., Ten Cate, H., Maessen, J. G., Milojevic, M., & Maesen, B. (2023). Optimal management of cardiac surgery patients using direct oral anticoagulants: recommendations for clinical practice. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 64(4), Article ezad340. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezad340
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Weberndörfer, V., Vroomen, M., Luermans, J. G., Chaldoupi, S. M., Bidar, E., Vernooy, K., Maessen, J. G., Pison, L., van Kuijk, S. M. J., La Meir, M., Crijns, H. J. G. M., & Maesen, B. (2023). Hybrid Ablation Versus Repeated Catheter Ablation in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 9(7), 1013-1023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2022.12.011
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Weberndorfer, V., Vroomen, M., Luermans, J. G., Chaldoupi, S.-M., Bidar, E., Vernooy, K., Maessen, J. G., Pison, L., van Kuijk, S. M. J., La Meir, M., Crijns, H. J. G. M., & Maesen, B. (2023). REPLY: Hybrid Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: The Approach Matters. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 9(7), 1195-1195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2023.03.018
    • Wesselink, R., Vroomen, M., Overeinder, I., Neefs, J., van den Berg, N. W. E., Meulendijks, E. R., Piersma, F. R., Al-Shama, R. F. M., de Vries, T. A. C., Verstraelen, T. E., Luermans, J., Maesen, B., de Asmundis, C., Chierchia, G. B., La Meir, M., Pison, L., van Boven, W. J. P., Driessen, A. H. G., & de Groot, J. R. (2023). El fracaso de la ablación por catéter de la fibrilación auricular se asocia con mayor remodelado y menos eficacia de una posterior ablación toracoscópica. Revista Espanola de Cardiologia, 76(6), 417-426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.recesp.2022.09.003
    • Wesselink, R., Vroomen, M., Overeinder, I., Neefs, J., Berg, N. W. V. D., Meulendijks, E. R., Piersma, F. R., Al-Shama, R. F., de Vries, T. A., Verstraelen, T. E., Luermans, J., Maesen, B., de Asmundis, C., Chierchia, G.-B., Meir, M. L., Pison, L. A., Boven, W. J. V., Driessen, A. H., & de Groot, J. R. (2023). A failed catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with more advanced remodeling and reduced efficacy of further thoracoscopic ablation. Revista espanola de cardiologia (English Edition), 76(6), 417-426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rec.2022.09.006
    • Parise, O., Parise, G., Vaidyanathan, A., Occhipinti, M., Gharaviri, A., Tetta, C., Bidar, E., Maesen, B., Maessen, J. G., La Meir, M., & Gelsomino, S. (2023). Machine Learning to Identify Patients at Risk of Developing New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Artery Bypass. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, 10(2), Article 82. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd10020082
  • 2022
    • Zeemering, S., Isaacs, A., Winters, J., Maesen, B., Bidar, E., Dimopoulou, C., Guasch, E., Batlle, M., Haase, D., Hatem, S. N., Kara, M., Kääb, S., Mont, L., Sinner, M. F., Wakili, R., Maessen, J., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Fabritz, L., Kirchhof, P., ... Schotten, U. (2022). Atrial fibrillation in the presence and absence of heart failure enhances expression of genes involved in cardiomyocyte structure, conduction properties, fibrosis, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction. Heart Rhythm, 19(12), 2115-2124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.08.019
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Weberndörfer, V., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Chaldoupi, M., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Vroomen, M., Bidar, E., Maessen, J. G., Pison, L., La Meir, M., & Maesen, B. (2022). Hybrid ablation of atrial fibrillation: A unilateral left-sided thoracoscopic approach. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 37(12), 4630-4638. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.17144
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Segers, P., Masud, A., Weberndörfer, V., Chaldoupi, S.-M., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Bijvoet, G. P., Kietselaer, B. L. J. H., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Barenbrug, P. J. C., Maessen, J. G., Bidar, E., & Maesen, B. (2022). Unilateral Left-sided Thoracoscopic Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Concomitant to Minimally Invasive Bypass Grafting of the Left Anterior Descending Artery. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 62(5), Article ezac409. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezac409
    • Kawczynski, M. J., Van De Walle, S., Maesen, B., Isaacs, A., Zeemering, S., Hermans, B., Vernooy, K., Maessen, J. G., Schotten, U., & Bidar, E. (2022). Preoperative P-wave parameters and risk of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of 20,201 patients. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 35(4), Article ivac220. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivac220
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Bidar, E., & Maesen, B. (2022). Concomitant arrhythmia surgery should be a standard procedure in AF patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 37(10), 3014-3015. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.16778
    • Maesen, B., Verheule, S., Zeemering, S., La Meir, M., Nijs, J., Lumeij, S., Lau, D. H., Granier, M., Crijns, H. J., Maessen, J. G., Dhein, S., & Schotten, U. (2022). Endomysial fibrosis, rather than overall connective tissue content, is the main determinant of conduction disturbances in human atrial fibrillation. EP Europace, 24(6), 1015-1024. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euac026
    • Lux, A., Müllenberg, L., Veenstra, L. F., Dohmen, W., Kats, S., Maesen, B., & Van't Hof, A. W. J. (2022). Iliofemoral Tortuosity Increases the Risk of Access-Site-Related Complications After Aortic Valve Implantation and Plug-Based Access-Site Closure. CJC open, 4(7), 609-616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2022.03.006
    • Verhaert, D. V. M., Linz, D., Chaldoupi, S. M., Westra, S. W., den Uijl, D. W., Philippens, S., Kerperien, M., Habibi, Z., Vorstermans, B., ter Bekke, R. M. A., Beukema, R. J., Evertz, R., Hemels, M. E. W., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Manusama, R., Lankveld, T. A. R., van der Heijden, C. A. J., Bidar, E., Hermans, B. M., ... Schotten, U. (2022). Rationale and Design of the ISOLATION Study: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study Identifying Predictors for Successful Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in an Integrated Clinical Care and Research Pathway. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 9, Article 879139. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2022.879139
    • Kawczynski, M. J., Zeemering, S., Gilbers, M., Isaacs, A., Verheule, S., Zink, M. D., Maesen, B., Bramer, S., Van Gelder, I. C., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Schotten, U., & Bidar, E. (2022). New-onset perioperative atrial fibrillation in cardiac surgery patients: transient trouble or persistent problem?-Authors' reply. EP Europace, 24(6), 1037-1038. Article 317. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euab317
    • Chaldoupi, S.-M., Maesen, B., Linz, D., & Luermans, J. G. L. M. (2022). Left-sided atrial tachycardia ablation in an atrial-esophageal fistula survivor. HeartRhythm Case Reports, 8(6), 428-432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrcr.2022.03.008
    • van der Heijden, C. A. J., Verheule, S., Olsthoorn, J. R., Mihl, C., Poulina, L., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Heuts, S., Maessen, J. G., Bidar, E., & Maesen, B. (2022). Postoperative atrial fibrillation and atrial epicardial fat: Is there a link?IJC Heart and Vasculature, 39, Article 100976. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2022.100976
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