Publications
- 2026
- 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
- Huijberts, I., Oostenbrugge, R. J. V., Zwam, W. H. V., Postma, A. A., & Pinckaers, F. M. E. (2026). Costs of productivity loss up to two years after ischaemic stroke. European Journal of Health Economics, 27(3), 691-698. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-025-01856-6
- 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
- Bova, R., Betti, M., Heuts, S., Vriesendorp, P. A., Ijsselmuiden, A. J. J., Rasoul, S., Ilhan, M., Vainer, J., Theunissen, R. A. L. J., Veenstra, L. F., Winkler, P., Stein, M., Ruiters, A., Slegers, D. P. J., van 't Hof, A. W. J., & Lux, A. (2026). The impact of pullback measurement on treatment decision in significant coronary artery disease: Insights from a retrospective multicentric study. IJC Heart and Vasculature, 63, Article 101887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2026.101887
- 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
- Lustermans, D., Fonseca, G. P., Vilches-Freixas, G., Rinaldi, I., Hoeijmakers, E., Jeukens, C. R., Parodi, K., Landry, G., Taasti, V. T., & Verhaegen, F. (2026). Evaluation of proton range differences in photon-counting and dual-energy computed tomography across imaging doses and anthropomorphic phantom sizes. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 71(6), Article 065008. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6560/ae50c8
- Müller, J. S., & van der Vorst, E. P. C. (2026). Macrophage-associated kinase signaling in atherosclerosis - a systematic review. Cell Communication and Signaling, 24(1), Article 218. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-026-02829-9
- Schianchi, F., Guns, J., Bouwman, F. G., Bogie, J. F. J., Nabben, M., Strzelecka, A., Van Leeuwen, R., Kapsokalyvas, D., Dennis, K. M. J. H., Heather, L. C., Wang, S., Glatz, J. F. C., Neumann, D., & Luiken, J. J. F. P. (2026). Lipid-induced S-palmitoylation of Insulin-Responsive Aminopeptidase (IRAP) drives the onset of insulin resistance in the heart. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 83(1), Article 187. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-026-06179-0
- 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
- Berends, E., Eussen, S. J. P. M., Backes, W. H., Dagnelie, P. C., Jansen, J. F. A., Galan, B. E. D., Greevenbroek, M. M. J. V., Kohler, S., Schram, M. T., Wesselius, A., Oostenbrugge, R. J., Foulquier, S., & Schalkwijk, C. G. (2026). Associations between methylglyoxal and cerebral small vessel disease and cognitive function-The Maastricht Study. Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, 35(3), Article 108578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108578
- 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
- Sandhu, S., Husain, A. A.-H., Mergen, V., Demmert, T. T., Alkadhi, H., Flohr, T., Burian, E., Stadlinger, B., Kessler, P., Essig, H., & Wagner, M. E. H. (2026). Comparative evaluation of photon-counting detector CT and cone-beam CT in the assessment of simulated mandibular trauma. Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 127(2), Article 102603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102603
- 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
- Vos, E. M., Peeters-Scholte, C. M. P. C. D., den Hartog, S. J., Lingsma, H. F., van Zwam, W. H., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Uyttenboogaart, M., van Es, A. C. G. M., Majoie, C. L. M., van der Worp, H. B., Coutinho, J. M., Nederkoorn, P. J., Kruyt, N. D., Dippel, D. W. J., Roozenbeek, B., van den Wijngaard, I. R., & MR CLEAN Registry Investigators (2026). Endovascular treatment in patients with renal dysfunction: results of the MR CLEAN Registry. European Stroke Journal, 11(4), Article aakag038. https://doi.org/10.1093/esj/aakag038
- 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
- Amier, R. P., Beijnink, C. W. H., Rodriguez Palomares, J. F., Smulders, M. W., Sánchez, G. P., Fernández-Jiménez, R., Valente, F. X., van Rossum, A. C., van Royen, N., Ibañez, B., & Nijveldt, R. (2026). Long-term prognostic value of microvascular obstruction by cardiac magnetic resonance in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. PLOS ONE, 21(3 March), Article e0344442. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344442
- 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
- Cerqueira, R. J., Mascarenhas, J. Q., Rodrigues, M., Miranda, J. O., Kawczynski, M. J., Vojacek, J., Arabkhani, B., Bidar, E., Leite-Moreira, A., Saraiva, F., & Heuts, S. (2026). Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using Reconstructed Individual Patient Data. Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, 21(2), 111-121. https://doi.org/10.1177/15569845261438464
- Planken, R. N., den Boogert, T. V., Rengier, F., Butler, O., Ullmann, A., Pieritz, C., Thuering, J., & Mihl, C. (2026). The impact of individualized CT contrast media protocols on total iodine load and contrast enhancement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Radiology, 94, Article 107247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2026.107247
- 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
- Dutch Association of Medical Specialists PiDRL task force (2026). Diagnostic reference level curves for paediatric fluoroscopic imaging in the Netherlands. European Radiology, 36(3), 2074-2082. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-11643-9
- 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
- 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
- van Cauteren, Y. J. M., Smulders, M. W., Mihl, C., Gommers, S., Bijvoet, G. P., Lux, Á., & Theunissen, R. A. L. J. (2026). Multimodality Imaging of Intramyocardial Dissecting Hematoma: A Rare, Potentially Fatal Complication of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. JACC. Case reports, 31(8), Article 106598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.106598
- 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
- Slegers, D. P. J., Bova, R., Heuts, S. F. M., Betti, M., Theunissen, R., Veenstra, L., Vainer, J., Ilhan, M., Ijsselmuiden, A. J. J., Rasoul, S., Vriesendorp, P. A., Van't Hof, A. W. J., Lux, A., & South Limburg Interventional Cardiology Group (2026). Diffuse coronary artery disease leads to deferral of both surgical and percutaneous coronary artery revascularisation. International Journal of Cardiology, 445, Article 134049. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.134049
- Welman, M. J. M., Theunissen, R. A. L. J., Wolfs, N. S. A., Streukens, S. A. F., Jaarsma, C., Tjeerdsma, G., Hoebers, L. P., Luyten, P., Vainer, J., Segers, P., Sardari Nia, P., Heuts, S., Van't Hof, A. W. J., & Vriesendorp, P. A. (2026). Rationale and Design of the SMILE Registry: A Comprehensive Approach to Predicting Treatment Outcomes in Mitral Regurgitation. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 15(4), Article 1495. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15041495
- Marin-Cuartas, M., Kawczynski, M. J., de Waha, S., Kiefer, P., Falk, V., Siepe, M., Bowdish, M. E., Akowuah, E., Verbrugghe, P., Oosterlinck, W., Klautz, R. J. M., Lorusso, R., Bidar, E., Rahouma, M. M., Redfors, B., Biondi-Zoccai, G., Bhatt, D. L., Gaudino, M., Borger, M. A., & Heuts, S. (2026). Updated 5-year outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis at low- to intermediate-surgical risk. Heart. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2025-327092
- Tjien, A. T. J., Ko, K., Heuts, S., Houterman, S., Roefs, M., Bouwmeester, S., Tonino, P., Singh, S., Storm van Leeuwen, R., Maessen, J., Sardari Nia, P., Verberkmoes, N., Olsthoorn, J., & Cardiothoracic Surgery Registration Committee of the Netherlands Heart Registration (2026). Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Compared to Sternotomy in Patients Over 70 Years Old: A Retrospective Nationwide Multicentre Study in The Netherlands. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 41(2), Article ivag026. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag026
- 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
- Verolino, G., Di Mauro, M., Czerny, M., Kawczynski, M., Heuts, S., Bidar, E., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Surgical Explant of Degenerated Transcatheter Valves: A New Type of Threat?Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 41(2), Article ivag018. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag018
- 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
- Al-Haj Husain, A., Mergen, V., Al-Haj Husain, N., Alkadhi, H., Demmert, T. T., Essig, H., Winklhofer, S., Flohr, T., Valdec, S., Dogan, S., Burian, E., & Stadlinger, B. (2026). Photon-counting detector vs. cone-beam CT in endodontics: a study of simulated endodontic conditions, treatments, and associated complications. BMC Oral Health, 26(1), Article 344. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-026-07765-1




