Publications
- 2026
- de Winter, E. P., Kruit, N., van Dijk, K., Nicese, M. N., Peters, H. A. B., Goel, M., Snijder, E. J., Quax, P. H. A., Baker, A. H., Rotmans, J. I., & de Vries, M. R. (2026). High-oxalate diet-induced kidney injury impairs AVF remodeling via hypertension, endothelial damage, and immune activation. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta-Molecular Basis of Disease, 1872(5), Article 168212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2026.168212
- Philip, M., Dumonceau, R. G., Citro, R., Cosyns, B., Donal, E., Erba, P. A., Gouriet, F., Iung, B., Kong, W. K. F., Lancellotti, P., Maggioni, A., Mancini, J., Popescu, B. A., Prendergast, B., Sambola, A., Sengupta, S. P., Timoteo, A., Tribouilloy, C., van Melle, J. P., ... Streukens, B. (2026). Clinical characteristics, management and outcomes of enterococcal infective endocarditis: an ancillary study from the ESC-EORP EURO-ENDO registry. European heart journal - Quality of care & clinical outcomes, 12(3), 308-321. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjqcco/qcaf145
- Bierens, J., Postma - Jacobi, L., Frehe, K., Wagemans, B., Bos, D., de Jong, P. A., Nederkoorn, P. J., Mess, W., Kopczak, A., Schindler, A., Saam, T., Saba, L., Smits, L., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., & Kooi, E. (2026). Comparison of MRI- and CTA-Based Plaque-RADS to Predict Stroke and TIA in Symptomatic Carotid Disease. JACC-Cardiovascular Imaging, 19(5), 656-658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmg.2025.10.009
- Neeter, L. M. F. H., Lobbes, M. B. I., Duvivier, K. M., Raat, H. P. J. F., Smidt, M. L., Wildberger, J. E., & Essers, B. A. B. (2026). Cost-effectiveness of contrast-enhanced mammography compared to conventional imaging in the work-up after screening (RACER trial). European Radiology, 36(5), 3396-3405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-12195-8
- van Poppel, L. M., de Vries, L., Mojtahedi, M., Kappelhof, M., Olthuis, S. G. H., van Oostenbrugge, R., van Zwam, W. H., van Doormaal, P. J., Beenen, L. F. M., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., Majoie, C. B. L. M., Marquering, H. A., & Emmer, B. J. (2026). Machine learning models for CT-based classification of ischemic stroke onset time within or beyond 4.5 h: a comparison of approaches. European Radiology, 36(5), 3722-3732. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-12189-6
- Kök, M., Bokkers, R. P. H., Dippel, D. W. J., van der Lugt, A., van Doormaal, P. J., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., Majoie, C. B. L. M., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., van Zwam, W. H., Zeebregts, C. J., & Uyttenboogaart, M. (2026). Use of a Balloon Guide Catheter during Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischaemic Stroke due to Large Vessel Occlusion in the Anterior Circulation in Patients with an Atherosclerotic Tandem Lesion. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 71(5), 734-741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2025.10.044
- Bruijel, J., Stapert, S., Vermeeren, A., Staals, J., Ponsford, J., & van Heugten, C. (2026). Course of Fatigue and Sleep After Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 41(2), E146-E156. https://doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000001078
- Weerts, J., Voorrips, S. N., Jeneson, J. A. L., Barandiaran Aizpurua, A., Mevenkamp, J., Sibeijn-Kuiper, A. J., Renken, R. J., Schroen, B. L. M., Knackstedt, C., Houben, A. J. H. M., van der Meer, P., Schrauwen-Hinderling, V. B., Westenbrink, B. D., & van Empel, V. P. M. (2026). Quantifying skeletal muscle energy metabolism during exercise in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction using in vivo <SUP>31</SUP>P magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Esc heart failure, 13(2), Article xvaf035. https://doi.org/10.1093/eschf/xvaf035
- Kishna, Y. S., Mess, W. H., Hendrix, R. H. J., Otten, J., & Aries, M. (2026). Challenges in the Interpretation of Hyperechoic Reflexes in Multiplanar Ultrasound Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Analysis. Neurocritical Care, 44(2), 729-731. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-025-02413-y
- Tie, H., Hou, M., Zhang, J., Hoes, M. F., Neumann, D., Luiken, J. J. F. P., & Wang, S. (2026). Comprehensive methodological evaluation of V-ATPase assembly in the context of cardiac lipid overload: implications for (endo)lysosomal function and autophagy. Autophagy, 22(4), 830-846. https://doi.org/10.1080/15548627.2025.2608963
- Nijssen, E. C., Martens, B., Hendriks, B. M., Gietema, H. A., Wildberger, J. E., & Jeukens, C. R. L. P. N. (2026). Computed tomography pulmonary angiography in around-the-clock clinical care with individualised scan protocols: a 5-year observational study on incidence and causes of repeat scanning. European Radiology, 36(4), 3216-3226. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-12032-y
- Van Cauteren, Y. J. M., Heuts, S., Bijvoet, G. P., Wildberger, J. E., Vernooy, K., Kim, R. J., Heitner, J. F., Klem, I., Beijnink, C. W. H., Nijveldt, R., Heijman, J., Bekkers, S. C. A. M., Smulders, M. W., & Mihl, C. (2026). Diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value of CMR in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome: a meta-analysis. European Heart Journal Cardiovascular Imaging, 27(4), 621-628. Article jeaf356. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjci/jeaf356
- Wagner, B., Mukhija, S., Kassem, M., Wiencierz, A., Muller, M. D., Gensicke, H., Staub, D., Wolff, T., Mujagic, E., Tsogkas, I., Psychogios, M., Kooi, M. E., Engelter, S. T., Lyrer, P., & Bonati, L. (2026). Diagnostic accuracy of gray-scale analysis on B-mode ultrasound for identifying intraplaque hemorrhage and lipid-rich necrotic core in carotid plaques. Vascular Medicine, 31(2), 175-184. https://doi.org/10.1177/1358863X251410527
- Kishna, Y. S., Robba, C., Van Der Horst, I. C. C., Taccone, F. S., Brasil, S., Bogli, S. Y., Zeiler, F. A., Mess, W. H., & Aries, M. (2026). Practicalities of noninvasive neuromonitoring in intensive care. Neurocritical Care, 44(2), 456-472. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-025-02405-y
- Stammen, L., Hoeijmakers, E. J. I., Flohr, T. G., Gietema, H. A., Vandewall, J., Wildberger, J. E., Jeukens, C. R. L. P. N., & Martens, B. (2026). Reducing contrast media dosage for pulmonary embolism CTPA in PCD-CT: a comparative study of EID-CT and PCD-CT in the era of individualized protocolling. European Radiology, 36(4), 3206-3215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-12054-6
- Knapen, S., Hinsenveld, W., Janssen, M., Mess, W., Drenthen, J., & Tannemaat, M. (2026). Reply to: Utility in prognostication of continuous EEG monitoring in postanoxic coma: finding the right balance. Critical Care, 30(1), Article 133. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-026-05934-w
- Rallios, D., Hilbert, A., Majoie, C., van Zwam, W. V. H., van der Lugt, A., Bendszus, M., Bonekamp, S., Vajkoczy, P., Aydin, O. U., & Frey, D. (2026). Cerebrovascular CTA radiomics for objective collateral grading in acute ischemic stroke. European Radiology Experimental, 10(1), Article 27. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41747-026-00680-8
- Handelsmann, H.-L., Herzog, L., Hoving, A.-J., Majoie, C., Van Zwam, W., Van der Lugt, A., Wegener, S., & MR CLEAN Investigators (2026). Futile recanalisation in patients with anterior large vessel occlusion stroke randomised to mechanical thrombectomy. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 482, Article 125772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2026.125772
- Hall, I. F., Aikawa, E., Sluimer, J., Baker, A. H., & Kovacic, J. C. (2026). Endothelial to mesenchymal transition in cardiovascular diseases: molecular insights and clinical perspectives. European Heart Journal, 47(10), 1144-1158. Article ehaf670. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf670
- Santovito, D., & Weber, C. (2026). Argonaute nuclear power: nuclear microRNAs control cardiac metabolism in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. European Heart Journal. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf841
- Bierens, J., Jerkovic, N., Postma, A. A., Bos, D., de Jong, P. A., Nederkoorn, P. J., Mess, W. H., Saba, L., Smits, L. J. M., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., & Kooi, M. E. (2026). Carotid perivascular adipose tissue attenuation predicts stroke and TIA in symptomatic carotid artery disease patients. Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, 20(2), 140-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct.2025.12.009
- Fuentes-Cimma, J., Sluijsmans, D., Rammsy, F., Villagran, I., Isbej, L., Riquelme-Perez, A., & Heeneman, S. (2026). Co-creation of a fit-for-purpose Feedback Toolkit for clinical clerkships. Medical Teacher. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2026.2634062
- Cami, E., Verghote, E., Pecetto, E., Gonzalez, A., Brakenhielm, E., Jones, E. A., & Van Empel, V. (2026). Comorbidity-Driven Inflammation in HFpEF: Immune Profiling and Therapeutic Targets. Current Heart Failure Reports. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11897-026-00745-0
- van Poppel, L. M., de Vries, L., Mojtahedi, M., van Voorst, H., Kappelhof, M., Olthuis, S. G. H., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., van Zwam, W. H., van Doormaal, P., Beenen, L. F. M., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., Majoie, C. B. L. M., Marquering, H. A., & Emmer, B. J. (2026). CTP-Free Method for Automated Lesion Water Uptake in Acute Ischemic Stroke. American Journal of Neuroradiology, 47(3), 620-627. https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A9054
- Kishta, F., Hall, I. F., Li, G., Tripathi, T., Vermeren, M., Cholewa-Waclaw, J., Rossi, F., Peault, B. M., Rodor, J., Beqqali, A., Sluimer, J. C., Crisan, M., & Baker, A. H. (2026). Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition primes vascular endothelial cells toward an osteochondrogenic fate. Vascular Pharmacology, 162, Article 107579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vph.2025.107579
- te Nijenhuis, F., van der Sluijs, M., van Doormaal, P. J., van Zwam, W., Hofmeijer, J., Zhang, X., Cornelissen, S., Ruijters, D., Su, R., & van Walsum, T. (2026). Integrating cross-sectional imaging data into functional outcome prediction models for acute ischemic stroke of the anterior circulation. Neuroscience Informatics, 6(1), Article 100260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuri.2026.100260
- Peters, L. J. F., Bidzhekov, K., Megens, R. T. A., Jansen, Y., Jin, H., Jans, A., Lin, C., Haberbosch, M., Bartneck, M., Biessen, E. A. L., Weber, C., Doring, Y., & van der Vorst, E. P. C. (2026). Nonhematopoietic MicroRNA-26b−/− Augments Atherosclerosis Development by Increasing Endothelial Inflammation and Leukocyte Adhesion-Brief Report. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, 46(3), Article e323888. https://doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.125.323888
- Evans, P. C., Vilahur, G., Kleinbongard, P., Osto, E., Remme, C. A., Madonna, R., Aksentijevic, D., Sourij, H., Davidson, S. M., Santovito, D., Gindlhuber, J., Weber, C., Linke, W. A., Lutgens, E., Bertrand, L., Dawson, D., Back, M., Norata, G. D., Wojta, J., & Perrino, C. (2026). Novel cardiovascular metabolic risk factor mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. European Heart Journal, Article ehag116. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehag116
- Reitsma, F. J., Verburgt, E., Schellekens, M. M. I., Hilkens, N. A., Verhoeven, J. I., van Alebeek, M. E., Brouwers, P. J. A. M., Arntz, R. M., van Dijk, G. W., Gons, R. A. R., van Uden, I. W. M., den Heijer, T., van Tuijl, J. H., de Laat, K. F., van Norden, A., Vermeer, S. E., van Zagten, M. S. G., Wermer, M. J. H., Nederkoorn, P. J., ... Rouhl, R. P. W. (2026). Poststroke epilepsy is associated with vascular cognitive disorder in young stroke patients: The ODYSSEY study. Epilepsia. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/epi.70200
- Huchzermeier, R., de Jong, R. J., Rakateli, L., Bonnin-Marquez, A., Maas, S. L., Maassen-Pottgens, C., Abschlag, K., Jin, H., Geiselhoringer, A.-L., Triantafyllidou, V., Santovito, D., Jankowski, J., Biessen, E. A. L., Ohnmacht, C., & van der Vorst, E. P. C. (2026). Whole-Body Knockout of the AhR (Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor) Ameliorates Atherosclerosis Due to Altered Lipid Metabolism-Brief Report. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, 46(3), Article e323673. https://doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.125.323673
- Wintersperger, B. J., Alkadhi, H., & Wildberger, J. E. (2026). Back to the Future-Cardiovascular Imaging From 1966 to Today and Tomorrow. Investigative Radiology, 61(3), 158-166. https://doi.org/10.1097/RLI.0000000000001219
- Janssen, B. J. A., Zijta, F. M., Fraters, N., de Man, A., Malagon, S., Rafi, S., Raat, H. P., Hersbach, A., Wildberger, J. E., & Nijssen, E. C. (2026). Effect of distributing urine-collection bags on contrast-material load in wastewater. European Radiology, 36(3), 2353-2366. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-11984-5
- Vajargah, K. K., Dib, M.-J., Tavolinejad, H., Zamani, P., Richards, A. M., Mann, D. L., Rietzschel, E., van Empel, V., Burgess, S., Cappola, T. P., & Chirinos, J. A. (2026). Proteome-Wide Genetic Investigation of Kidney Function in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. JACC: Heart Failure, 14(3), Article 102771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchf.2025.102771
- Al-Bualy, R., Heeneman, S., Skipper, M., & Govaerts, M. (2026). The transformative power of a change laboratory: Experiences from an assessment re-design project in Oman. Medical Education, 60(3), 307-316. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.70012
- Stiekema, M., van Gorp, C., Macamo, A., zur Hausen, A., van Zandvoort, M. A. M. J., Ramaekers, F. C. S., & Broers, J. L. V. (2026). Variable A-type lamin expression in Merkel cell carcinoma cell lines and its association with nuclear integrity. Scientific Reports, 16(1), Article 11070. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-39775-y
- Baldussu, E., Brandts, L., Pennetta, F., van Rosmalen, F., Schalkx, H. J., Smulders, M. W., van der Horst, I. C. C., Wildberger, J. E., van Herpt, T. T. W., Mihl, C., van Bussel, B. C. T., Martens, B., & Driessen, R. G. H. (2026). Coronary artery calcification is associated with reduced survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients in the MaastrICCht cohort. Scientific Reports, 16(1), Article 10013. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-40733-x
- Von Hundelshausen, P., Siess, W., Duan, R., Bohnert, T., Hopkins, B. T., & Weber, C. (2026). Involvement of Btk in Cardiovascular Disease and Its Therapeutic Targeting. Circulation, 153(6), 435-456. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.076186
- Al-Sulaiman, A., Heeneman, S., Iqbal, M. Z., & van der Vleuten, C. (2026). Factors influencing novice supervisors' trust decisions in postgraduate family medicine training: a qualitative study. Frontiers in medicine, 13, Article 1712735. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1712735
- Knapen, S. E., Hinsenveld, W. H., Janssen, M. L. F., Mess, W. H., Drenthen, J., & Tannemaat, M. R. (2026). Reply to: Utility in prognostication of continuous EEG monitoring in postanoxic coma: importance on timing in relation to the cardiac arrest. Critical Care, 30(1), Article 53. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-026-05872-7
- Coveliers, J., Gasparotti, E., Vignali, E., Meani, P., Mazzoli, M., Kowalewski, M., Huizinga, E., Gutta, K., Piccirillo, G., Huberts, W., Moradi, H., Di Mauro, M., Holtackers, R. J., de Jong, M., Gelsomino, S., Paparella, D., Körver, E., Doddema, A., Kawczinski, M., ... Lorusso, R. (2026). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Related Axillary Artery Cannulation and Aortic Hemodynamics: Insights From Computational Fluid Dynamics. ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992). Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002617
- Vidula, M. K., Schurgers, L. J., Zhao, L., Dib, M.-J., Zhao, M., Wang, Z., Ebert, C., Salman, O., Azzo, J. D., Zamani, P., van Empel, V., Richards, A. M., Doughty, R., Javaheri, A., Mann, D. L., Rietzschell, E., Kammerhoff, K., Schafer, P., Seiffert, D. A., ... Chirinos, J. A. (2026). Dephospho-Uncarboxylated Matrix Gla-Protein Is Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Heart Failure. Circulation-Heart Failure, 19(2), 1-11. Article e012734. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.124.012734
- Li, Y., Leberzammer, J., Blanchet, X., Duan, R., Lacy, M., Triantafyllidou, V., Eckardt, V., Briem, E., Jung, A. S., Su, R., Guerra, J., Jansen, Y., Hristov, M., Enard, W., Bernhagen, J., Weber, C., Atzler, D., Bartelt, A., Doring, Y., ... Von Hundelshausen, P. (2026). Galectin-1 induces macrophage immunometabolic reprogramming, modulates T cell immunity and attenuates atherosclerotic plaque formation. Atherosclerosis, 413, Article 120608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2025.120608
- Li, X., Roozenbeek, B., van Walsum, T., Bos, D., van der Worp, H. B., Emmer, B. J., Majoie, C. B. L., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Dippel, D. W. J., Lingsma, H. F., & ICAI Stroke Lab (2026). Validation and simplification of the MR PREDICTS @24H model for outcome prediction after endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. International journal of stroke. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930261430342
- Huijberts, I., Wagemans, B. A. J. M., Pinckaers, F. M. E., Robbe, M. M. Q., van Zwam, W. H., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., & Postma, A. A. (2026). Visualisation of lenticulostriate arteries using photon counting detector CT angiography: A retrospective cohort study. European Journal of Radiology, 195, Article 112618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2025.112618
- Hermans, B. J., Farnir, F. I., Bijvoet, G. P., Larsen, B. S., Jespersen, T., Jerltorp, K., Holtackers, R. J., Mihl, C., Schotten, U., Vernooy, K., Luermans, J. G., Chaldoupi, S.-M., & Linz, D. (2026). Visualization of monopolar biphasic focal pulsed field ablation lesions 3 months after pulmonary vein isolation on high-resolution 3-dimensional dark-blood late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance images. Heart Rhythm, 23(2), 243-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2025.07.047
- Kishna, Y. S., Baars, S., van der Horst, I. C. C., Mess, W. H., Hendrix, R., Delnoij, T. S. R., & Aries, M. (2026). Cerebral monitoring responses to bedside physiological challenges in comatose post-cardiac arrest patients. Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing, 40(1), 185-202. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10877-025-01393-w
- Hodzelmans, J. J. A., Janssen, M. L. F., Reulen, J. P. H., Koster, A., Schaper, N. C., Mess, W. H., & Sutedja, N. A. (2026). Risk Factors of Sural Nerve Axonal Degeneration Using Clinically Relevant Thresholds in Context of Glucose Metabolism: The Maastricht Study. Muscle & nerve, 73(2), 283-291. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.70088
- Coveliers, J., Meani, P., Kowalewski, M., Huizinga, E., Gutta, K., Piccirillo, G., Gasparotti, E., Vignali, E., Mazzoli, M., Huberts, W., Moradi, H., Di Mauro, M., Holtackers, R. J., de Jong, M., Gelsomino, S., Paparella, D., Celi, S., Haxhiademi, D., Körver, E., ... Lorusso, R. (2026). Subclavian or axillary artery cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A systematic review. JTCVS open, 29, Article 101562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2025.101562
- Ahmadian, S., Lindsey, P. J., Ummelen, M., Hopman, A., Van Zandvoort, M. A. M. J., Smeets, H. J. M., & Van Tienen, F. H. J. (2026). Fusion Between Control Mesoangioblasts and mtDNA-Mutant Myotubes Preserves Myotube Morphology and Mitochondrial Network Organization. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 27(3), Article 1357. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27031357
- Baker, A. H., Riley, P. R., & Giacca, M. (2026). The Medical Research Council/British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence in Advanced Cardiac Therapies (REACT). European Heart Journal, 47(4), 399-400. Article ehaf776. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf776




