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van de Koolwijk, A. F., Gabrio, A., Delnoij, T. S. R., Suverein, M. M., Eussen, S. E. D. M., Essers, B. A. B., Oude Lansink-Hartgring, A., Hermanides, R. C., Otterspoor, L. C., Elzo Kraemer, C., Vlaar, A. P. J., van der Heijden, J. J., Scholten, E., den Uil, C. A., Dos Reis Miranda, D., Akin, S., de Metz, J., van der Horst, I. C. C., Maessen, J. G., ... Dutch ECLS Study group (2026). Cost-effectiveness of extracorporeal CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a trial-based Markov model with a lifetime horizon. European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, 15(7), 516-523. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjacc/zuag058

Oliny, A., Marques de Marino, P., Resch, T. A., Holden, A., Pratesi, G., Tsilimparis, N., Mees, B., Kölbel, T., Kalder, J., Ruffino, M. A., Saha, P., Haulon, S., & BeSafe Collaborators (2026). Early Results from the BeSafe Multicentre Prospective Study Evaluating a New Dedicated Bridging Stent for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 72(1), 42-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2025.10.057

ter Bekke, R., Kaya, Y., Pison, L., Evertz, R., Vernooy, K., Luermans, J., Vroomen, M., Jeurissen, J., Chaldoupi, M., Bidar, E., Lorusso, R., Sauren, B., Lameir, M., & Maesen, B. (2026). Patient-tailored minimally invasive hybrid ablation of complex ventricular tachycardia substrates. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 12(7), 1544-1555. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2026.02.031

Heuts, S., de Keijzer, A. R., Adriaans, B. P., Notenboom, M. L., Mihl, C., Wildberger, J. E., Vos, R. J., Post, M. C., Rylski, B., Czerny, M., Reesink, K. D., Takkenberg, J. J. M., Veen, K. M., Arabkhani, B., Schalla, S. S., Schurgers, L. J., Lorusso, R., Hjortnaes, J., & Bidar, E. (2026). Rethinking Aortic Risk: The Potential Impact of Novel, Adjusted, and Combined Aortic Measures in the Prediction of Aortic Dissection. The Canadian journal of cardiology, 42(7), 1686-1696. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2026.01.023

Arens, J., Belliato, M., Broman, L. M., Clauser, J. C., Donker, D. W., Lorusso, R., Malfertheiner, M., Rajsic, S., Swol, J., Vercaemst, L., & Prahl Wittberg, L. (2026). Standardization of in-vitro evaluation of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) devices for research and development. Perfusion, 41(5), 758-774. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261434526

Arens, J., Belliato, M., Broman, L. M., Clauser, J. C., Donker, D. W., Lorusso, R., Malfertheiner, M., Rajsic, S., Swol, J., Vercaemst, L., Prahl Wittberg, L., Di Nardo, M., Donker, D., Grazioli, L., Heinze, J., Menne, M., Schlotterhose, L., Steuer, N., Haumann, R., ... EACTS Innovation Committee, Section CPB (2026). Standardization of In-Vitro Evaluation of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Devices for Research and Development. Asaio Journal, 72(7), 525-538. Article 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002623. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002623

Salazar, L., Nersesian, G., Meani, P., Bari, G., Mariani, S., Potapov, E., Di Mauro, M., Gelsomino, S., Milojevic, M., Schmack, B., Stein, L., Zimpfer, D., Wiedemann, D., Soltetz, E., Bermudez, C., Haft, J., Moreno, P., Tonna, J., Takayama, H., ... Lorusso, R. (2026). Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support and Shock Teams in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery: The Strategic Evolution of Protected Cardiac Surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 122(1), 22-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2025.12.032

Mussa, F. F., Mees, B. M. E., Verhagen, H. J., Fleishmann, D., & Miller, D. C. (2026). Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Are US-Based Societal Guidelines Delaying Science? Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.06.039

Zancanaro, E., & Lorusso, R. (2026). What Is the 20-Year Durability of a Surgical Tricuspid Bioprosthesis? European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(7), Article ezag191. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag191

Spanjersberg, T. C. F., Klaassen, A., Wubbolts, R., van Dijk, C. G. M., van der Velden, J., Veltrop, R. J. A., van der Harst, P., Harakalova, M., & van Steenbeek, F. G. (2026). Protocol for fibrin-based endothelial-cardiomyocyte co-culture in a microfluidic device. STAR protocols, 7(2), Article 104562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2026.104562

Mahajna, A., Kawczynski, M., Mariani, S., van Bussel, B. C. T., De Piero, M. E., Narsesian, G., Bolotin, G., MacLaren, G., Tonna, J. E., Soltesz, E., Peek, G., Brodie, D., Bermudez, C., Haft, J., Takayama, H., Milojevic, M., Goldstein, D., Engelman, D., Takeda, K., ... Lorusso, R. (2026). Machine Learning Based Prediction of Hospital Mortality in Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock with Mechanical Support. Esc heart failure. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/eschf/xvag145

Pavlykova-Chertovska, A., Cheheili Sobbi, S., Lazoryshynets, V., & Sardari Nia, P. (2026). 3D Printing for Mitral Valve Disease: A Systematic Review. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 41(6), Article ivag155. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag155

Lotfalla, A., Heuts, S., Schreurs, R., Maessen, J. G., Schurgers, L., Korver, E., Verheule, S., Lorusso, R., Jacobs, M., & Bidar, E. (2026). A Comprehensive Total Body Perfusion Strategy vs Conventional Techniques in Elective Aortic Arch Surgery: A Comparative Analysis. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 41(6), Article ivag145. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag145

De Filippo, O., Leick, J., Tarantini, G., Heng, E. L., Tavazzi, G., Lorusso, R., Haneya, A., & Werner, N. (2026). Contemporary evidence in protected percutaneous coronary intervention: a case-based review. European Heart Journal Supplements, 28, vii48-vii57. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suag006

Lambrichts, S. M. P., van der Taelen, L., Pastor, I., Leenders, P., Bitsch, N., Majcher, D., Hermes, D., Simmonds, S. J., van Herwijnen, M., Kamps, R., Weltjens, E., Jessen, P. J. J., Steinbusch, H. P., Arentz, F., Wiesmann, M., Kiliaan, A. J., Caiment, F., Kutmon, M., Jones, E. A., ... Foulquier, S. (2026). Downregulation of Trpv4 and Klf2 in brain microvessels is associated with the progression of neurovascular dysfunction and cognitive impairment in a model of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/0271678X261462714

Montes, L., Perazzo, A., Salazar, L., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Full Micro-Axial Flow Pump, With or Without V-A ECLS, Towards Durable Cardio-Circulatory Support: A Safer Bridge Over Troubled Waters? European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(6), Article ezag173. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag173

Ayoub, M., Ezad, S., Lorusso, R., Vriesendorp, P., Vandenbriele, C., & Panoulas, V. (2026). Impella™-protected PCI in a post-CABG patient with advanced biventricular dysfunction and mitral regurgitation. European Heart Journal Supplements, 28, vii58-vii67. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suag066

Rasiah, M. G., Konings, T. J. A. J., Nio, A., Moriconi, S., Patel, A. S., Smith, A., Gkoutzios, P., Abdelhalim, M. A., Delhaas, T., Cardoso, M. J., Lamata, P., Mees, B. M. E., & Modarai, B. (2026). In silico modelling of changes in spinal cord blood flow after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 280, Article 109336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2026.109336

van Susante, L., van Mierlo, R., Scheenstra, B., van't Hof, A., & Nia, P. S. (2026). Monitoring cardiac symptoms during teleprehabilitation prior to coronary artery bypass grafting: a digital cardiac counselling trial subanalysis. European Heart Journal - Digital Health, 7(5), Article ztag076. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjdh/ztag076

Panoulas, V., De Filippo, O., Bossard, M., Leick, J., Sacha, J., Iannaccone, M., Lux, A., Tavazzi, G., Pareek, N., Lorusso, R., & Werner, N. (2026). Patient selection for complex, high-risk indicated percutaneous coronary intervention procedures: an overview. European Heart Journal Supplements, 28, vii3-vii13. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suag057

Lorusso, R., & Fan, E. (2026). Role of Biomarkers in Acute Brain Injury During ECMO Support. JAMA Pediatrics, 180(6), 605-606. Article 0387. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.0387

Santarpino, G., Lorusso, R., Di Mauro, M., D'Anna, V., Prencipe, C. M., Voisine, P., Bisleri, G., Parrino, E., Bates, M., Hughes, G. C., Roselli, E., Baeza, C., Heimansohn, D., Bove, T., Meuris, B., Gutermann, H., Corbi, P., Pollari, F., Awad, G., ... Nobre, A. (2026). Sex-Related Outcome After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement With Perceval Plus: Results From a Global Registry and Meta-Regression. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 41(6), Article ivag170. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag170

Nuzzi, V., Madaudo, C., Manca, P., Cannata, A., Raffa, G., Mule, M., Cannata, S., La Franca, E., Pisano, C., Cipriani, M., & Lorusso, R. (2026). The quantitative haemodynamic effect of levosimendan, dobutamine, and milrinone in heart failure patients: a meta-analysis. Esc heart failure, 13(3), Article xvag120. https://doi.org/10.1093/eschf/xvag120

Vossen, L. M., de Leeuw, P. W., Schurgers, L. J., Heuts, S., Adriaans, B. P., de Haan, C., van Varik, B. J., & Kroon, A. A. (2026). Two Years of Menaquinone-7 Supplementation and Coronary Artery Calcification A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamacardio.2026.1279

Govers, P. J., Kawczynski, M. J., Heuts, S., Veen, K. M., de Kerchove, L., Lansac, E., Demers, P., Verbrugghe, P., Rudez, I., Laubriet, A., Vojacek, J., Bidar, E., Takkenberg, J., Kluin, J., Arabkhani, B., & Aortic Valve Research Network Investigators (2026). Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Defining High-volume Centres Using Prospective Data. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(6), Article ezag177. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag177

van Doorn, D. P. C., van Paassen, P., & Timmermans, S. A. M. E. G. (2026). Whole-exome sequencing in hypertensive emergency with kidney disease. Kidney International, 109(6), 1326-1327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2026.03.006

Aerts, L., Gruwez, H., de Wever, M., Ezzat, D., Heuts, S., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Chaldoupi, S. M., Maessen, J. G., Lorusso, R., Gutermann, H., Pison, L., & Maesen, B. (2026). 1- and 2-stage hybrid atrial fibrillation ablation using a biparietal irrigated radiofrequency clamp: A dual-center cohort analysis. Heart Rhythm O2, 7(6), 1067-1076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hroo.2026.03.014

Denessen, E. J. S., Swinnen, B., Lamers, S. K., Delnoij, T. S. R., van Doorn, W. P. T. M., Bekers, O., Segers, P., Maessen, J. G., van der Horst, I. C. C., Heuts, S., & Mingels, A. M. A. (2026). Cardiac Biomarker Kinetics in Patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with an Uncomplicated Course. Clinical Chemistry, 72(6), 692-702. Article hvag012. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/hvag012

Heuts, S., Pustjens, T. F. S., Lux, Á., Gabrio, A., van 't Hof, A. W. J., Rasoul, S., & SLIM trial investigators (2026). Probabilities of treatment effects in complete or culprit-only revascularization for NSTEMI: a Bayesian re-analysis of the SLIM trial. American heart journal, 296, Article 107369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2026.107369

El Dsouki, Y., Condello, I., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Right Ventricular-Pulmonary Artery Cannulation in Right Ventricular Failure: An Updated Narrative Review. Artificial Organs, 50(6), 787-796. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70079

Potjewijd, J., Tobal, R., van Doorn, D. P. C., Schurgers, L. J., Heeringa, P., Damoiseaux, J. G. M. C., & van Paassen, P. (2026). Soluble immune checkpoints reflect immune activation and treatment response in high-risk systemic sclerosis patients treated with plasma exchange. Journal of Translational Autoimmunity, 12, Article 100361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtauto.2026.100361

Kopytina, V., Marchant, V., Rodrigues-Diez, R., Pascual-Anton, L., Toggweiler, N., Strahl, L., Kane, J., Tejera-Munoz, A., Cortes, M., Sucunza, D., Vaquero, J. J., Vervloet, M., Piecha, D., Eringa, E. C., Ruiz-Ortega, M., Lopez-Cabrera, M., & Gonzalez-Mateo, G. T. (2026). Troxerutin is a novel osmotic agent for peritoneal dialysis with protective cardiovascular actions. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 41(6), 1147-1160. Article gfaf249. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfaf249

Bittner, R., de Vries, F., Machuron, F., Maresz, K., Gaserod, O., & Schurgers, L. (2026). Sex-Specific Effects of Menaquinone-7 (MK-7) Supplementation on Body Composition and Adiposity Markers. Nutrients, 18(11), Article 1699. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18111699

Perazzo, A., de Oliveira Salerno, P. R. V., Ferreira Paulino, M., de Ataide Caliari, V., Ribeiro, I. M., Lorusso, R., Lima, R. D. C., & Salerno, P. R. (2026). Correction: Perazzo et al. Surgical Ostioplasty of the Left Main Coronary Artery: An Alternative to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Treatment of Left Main Stem Isolated Ostial Stenosis-A Case Series (vol 11, pg 62, 2022). Surgical Techniques Developments, 15(2), Article 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/std15020019

Lo Coco, V., Di Mauro, M., Mariani, S., Loforte, A., Fux, T., Wiedemann, D., Verbelen, T., Broman, L. M., Kremer, J., Pozzi, M., Takeda, K., Boeken, U., Chen, Y.-S., Masiello, P., Vogel, D. J., Maas, J. J., Ballotta, A., Pappalardo, F., Hryniewicz, K., ... Lorusso, R. (2026). Baseline PaO2 Modifies the Impact of Oxygenator Use in Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device Support: A Multicenter Propensity-Weighted Analysis. Asaio Journal. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002724

Roy, S., Kane, J., Grigorieva, I., Roche-Dugmore, D., Moore, S., Steadman, R., Raby, A.-C., Jakulj, L., Schurgers, L., Lutgens, E., Eringa, E. C., Vervloet, M., Fraser, D., & Meran, S. (2026). Hyaluronan Regulates Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Osteogenic Differentiation and Vascular Calcification. Biomolecules, 16(5), Article 729. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom16050729

van Cauteren, Y. J. M., Lemmens, M.-J. D. K., Bekkers, S. C. A. M., Heijman, J., van Koll, J., Kietselaer, B. L. J. H., Heuts, S., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Kim, R. J., Vernooy, K., Wildberger, J. E., Mihl, C., & Smulders, M. W. (2026). CTA and CMR in Suspected Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Insights Into Patient Subgroups. JACC-Cardiovascular Imaging, 19(5), 659-661. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmg.2025.10.022

Bova, R., Bastings, J., Betti, M., Snik, C., Heuts, S., Segers, P., Winkler, P. J. C., Vriesendorp, P. A., Bidar, E., ten Berg, J. M., Lux, A., van't Hof, A. W. J., & COMMIT LAD Investigators (2026). Design and Rationale of the COMMIT-LAD Registry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Medical and Invasive Treatment Strategies for Patients With Significant Left Anterior Descending Artery Disease (COMMIT-LAD). Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 87(5), 357-363. https://doi.org/10.1097/FJC.0000000000001799

Capoccia, M., Brewer, J. M., Rackauskas, M., Becker, T. K., Maybauer, D. M., Stukov, Y., Aladaileh, M., Lorusso, R., & Maybauer, M. O. (2026). Extracorporeal life support in lung transplantation with dual-lumen cannulas: A systematic review. Perfusion, 41(1_SUPPL), 137S-149S. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261430619

Durr, K., Rochwerg, B., Fernando, S. M., Granton, J., Brodie, D., Lorusso, R., Meggison, H., Kuriyama, A., Siegal, D., Carrier, M., Wells, P. S., Steyerberg, E. W., & Tran, A. (2026). Guideline-based prognostic factors associated with mortality in pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Thorax. https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2025-223933

Shafiei, S. S., Hosseini, S., Heuts, S., Hosseinnataj, A., & Sardari Nia, P. (2026). Incidence of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Following Tricuspid Valve Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, 21(3), 217-230. https://doi.org/10.1177/15569845261455899

Heuts, S., Marin-Cuartas, M., & Borger, M. A. (2026). Longer-Term Follow-up of Self-Expanding Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low Risk Patients: What Does the Data Tell Us? European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(5), Article ezag120. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag120

Elshiekh, M., Altawil, L., Alfeetouri, M. Y., Passos, F., Barakat, O., Heuts, S., Gupta, S., Baudo, M., Rad, A. A., Nia, P. S., & Elhadi, M. (2026). Perioperative Outcomes of Complex Versus Simple Segmentectomy Via Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Lung Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 41(5), Article ivag106. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag106

Marin-Cuartas, M., Borger, M. A., & Heuts, S. (2026). Practical applicability of life expectancy and age in the decision to perform transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement. Heart. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328214

Manca, P., Puglisi, S., Pascalis, L., Nuzzi, V., Cannata, S., Raffa, G. M., Mule, M., Iacoviello, M., Cipriani, M., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Prognostic role of invasively determined pulmonary hypertension in ambulatory patients with advanced heart failure: a prospective cohort study. Current Problems in Cardiology, 51(5), Article 103301. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2026.103301

Mariani, S., Bari, G., Meani, P., Perazzo, A., Kowalewski, M., Ronco, D., Matteucci, M., Massimi, G., Salazar, L., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Prophylactic temporary mechanical circulatory support: The new paradigm in cardiac surgery. Perfusion, 41(1_SUPPL), 66S-82S. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261427298

van Susante, L., Ganushchak, Y., Bidar, E., & Sardari Nia, P. (2026). Self-Reported Quality of Life and 30-Day Mortality in Elective Cardiac Surgery. JACC: Advances, 5(5), Article 102768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102768

Scoppa, C., Toscano, D., Costa, M. C., Vercaemst, L., Debeuckelaere, G., Antonini, M. V., Marchetto, G., Belliato, M., Lorusso, R., Swol, J., & Mariani, S. (2026). The role of the perfusionist in the extracorporeal life support management: An international survey. Perfusion, 41(1_SUPPL), 39S-50S. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261430620

Amabile, A., Hussein, N., Zancanaro, E., Danchenko, P., Nagele, F., Avgeridou, S., Santhirakumaran, G., Gatta, F., Marinucci, B. T., Olsthoorn, J., Gartner, T. B., Nia, P. S., Siepe, M., Myers, P. O., & Sadaba, J. R. (2026). Three Decades of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Residents' Committee. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(5), Article ezag150. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag150