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Kubler, J., Ledesma, A. J., Holtackers, R. J., Greulich, S., Kustner, T., Lingg, A., Hagen, F., Nikolaou, K., Krumm, P., & Brendel, J. M. (2026). Single-shot blood-nulled PSIR LGE with fixed inversion time for rapid and reliable scar detection in cardiac MRI. European Journal of Radiology, 204, Article 113098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2026.113098

Verpalen, V. A., Coerkamp, C. F., Hinderks, M. J., Meeder, J. G., Winter, M. M., Arkenbout, E. K., Vis, J. C., Habets, J., Smulders, M. W., Mihl, C., van Ofwegen-Hanekamp, C. E. E., van der Spoel, T. I. G., Tanis, W., van Gelder, R. E., van der Wielen, M. L. J., Somsen, G. A., Kikkert, W. J., Carati, L. F., el Barzouhi, A., ... CLEAR CAD Investigators (2026). Correction to: Combined strategy of upfront CTCA and optimal treatment for stable chest pain: rationale and design of the CLEAR-CAD trial. Netherlands Heart Journal, 34(9), 327-328. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-026-02071-5

Kupfer, S., Klambauer, K., Puippe, G., Weisskopf, M., Pfammatter, T., Flohr, T., & Kobe, A. (2026). Intra-osseous Ice Ball Visualization During Cryoablation Using Photon-Counting Detector Computed Tomography: An In-Vivo Swine Pilot Study. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, 49(9), 1886-1892. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04343-w

Coveliers, J., Meani, P., Huizinga, E., Gutta, K., Piccirillo, G., Gasparotti, E., Vignali, E., Mazzoli, M., Kowalewski, 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). Large-scale computed tomography study of aortic arch and supra-aortic artery morphology: Variations and potential implications for arterial extracorporeal life support access. Perfusion, 41(6), 1055-1064. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591251370074

Tognella, A., Flohr, T., Froehlich, J. M., Nowak, T., Fischer, M. A., Alkadhi, H., & Ghafoor, S. (2026). Liver Fat and Iron Quantification With Spectral Localizer Radiographs From Photon-counting Detector CT. Investigative Radiology, 61(9), 628-635. https://doi.org/10.1097/RLI.0000000000001268

Gijsen, C. E. W., Mottaghy, F. M., Tawakol, A., Wildberger, J. E., & Bucerius, J. (2026). [ ¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT as an endpoint marker in drug interventional studies in atherosclerosis - a structured review. EJNMMI Research, 16(1), Article 133. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13550-026-01489-7

Stiekema, M., Ummelen, M., Jesinghaus, M., Keber, C. U., Wischmann, V., Moll, I., Cleutjens, J., van Zandvoort, M. A. M. J., Broers, J. L. V., Ramaekers, F. C. S., & Moll, R. (2026). Lamin subtype expression in Merkel-cell carcinoma: its relation to polyomavirus infection and tumor metastasis. Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 164(1), Article 79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00418-026-02526-1

Nash, P. S., Ambler, G., Best, J. G., Wilson, D., Du, H., Al-Shahi Salman, R., Jäger, H. R., Lip, G. Y. H., Goeldlin, M. B., Beyeler, M., Bücke, P., El-Koussy, M., Mattle, H. P., Panos, L., van Dam-Nolen, D. H. K., Dubost, F., Hendrikse, J., Kooi, M. E., Mess, W. H., ... Et al. (2026). Association of Enlarged Perivascular Spaces and Total Small Vessel Disease Burden With Kidney Function. Neurology, 107(4), Article e218406. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000218406

Duijx, L. E. H. W., Lenaerts, M., Smidt, M. L., Vaz, S. C., Backhaus, P., Bauwens, M., Mottaghy, F. M., Wildberger, J. E., & van Nijnatten, T. J. A. (2026). Diagnostic Performance of FAPI PET in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 67(8), 1201-1208. https://doi.org/10.2967/jnumed.126.272191

Xu, Z., Tempeli, V., Hartjes, S., Kotenko, A., Hoogland, G., Haeren, R. H. L., Schijns, O. E. M. G., van Lanen, R. H. G. J., van Zandvoort, M. A. M. J., Rijkers, K., & Kapsokalyvas, D. (2026). A dual-modality workflow for quantifying microvascular structure in human temporal lobe epilepsy. IBRO Neuroscience Reports, 21, 710-719. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibneur.2026.08.017

Jeukens, C. R. L. P. N., Martens, B., Vandewall, J., Jasper, S., Schrijnemaekers, G., Wildberger, J. E., & Flohr, T. G. (2026). A Practical Rule-of-Thumb to Adapt Contrast Media Dose in Photon-counting Detector CT. Investigative Radiology, 61(8), 527-536. https://doi.org/10.1097/RLI.0000000000001253

Demmert, T. T., Klambauer, K., Schmidt, B., Mergen, V., Moser, L. J., Maintz, P. N., Allmendinger, T., Flohr, T., Pietsch, H., Eberhard, M., & Alkadhi, H. (2026). High-Z Contrast Media for Coronary Photon-counting Detector CT Angiography Improved Quantification of Calcified Stenoses. Investigative Radiology, 61(8), 568-574. https://doi.org/10.1097/RLI.0000000000001262

Safouris, A., & van Zwam, W. H. (2026). Net water uptake and lesion extent as joint expressions of ischaemic injury: a comment on the TENSION secondary analysis. European Stroke Journal, 11(8), Article aakag095. https://doi.org/10.1093/esj/aakag095

Husain, A. A.-H., Dogan, S., Mergen, V., Demmert, T. T., Alkadhi, H., Flohr, T., Essig, H., Stadlinger, B., & Burian, E. (2026). Photon-Counting Detector CT-Based Virtual Monoenergetic Imaging With Metal Artifact Reduction for Endodontic Diagnostics. International Dental Journal, 76(4), Article 109547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2026.109547

Bianchi, G., Perazzo, A., Mariani, S., van Bussel, B. C. T., Di Mauro, M., Wiedemann, D., Saeed, D., Pozzi, M., Botta, L., Boeken, U., Samalavicius, R., Bounader, K., Hou, X., Bunge, J. J. H., Buscher, H., Salazar, L., Meyns, B., Mazzeffi, M. A., Matteucci, S., ... PELS-1 Investigators (2026). Extracorporeal Life Support for Post-Cardiotomy Acute Right Ventricular Failure: A Retrospective Observational Multicenter Study. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 122(2), 462-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.02.033

Simon, S. R., Knapen, R. R. M. M., Truijman, M. T. B., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Wagemans, B. A. J. M., van Zwam, W. H., & van der Leij, C. (2026). Timing of acute carotid artery stenting for tandem lesions in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A Maastricht Stroke Quality Registry (MaSQ-Registry) study. Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences, 32(4), 1365-1372. Article 15910199241245166. https://doi.org/10.1177/15910199241245166

Sijben, L. C. J., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Jahanshahi, A., Mess, W. H., & Janssen, M. L. F. (2026). Ultrasonography demonstrates vagus nerve atrophy in Parkinson's disease: a meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology, 273(8), Article 463. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-026-13993-w

Streukens, S. A. F., Peeters, F. E. C. M., Theunissen, R. A. L. J., Welman, M. J. M., Mihl, C., Smulders, M. W., & Vriesendorp, P. A. (2026). Fatal Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome After Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement: When HALT Reverses the Shunt. JACC. Case reports, 31(27), Article 108368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.108368

Li, X., Alexandrov, N., Veltman, Y., van Walsum, T., Bos, D., Majoie, C. B. L. M., van Zwam, W. H., Dippel, D. W. J., Roozenbeek, B., Lingsma, H. F., & Icai, Stroke Lab (2026). Post-thrombectomy models for outcome prediction in ischemic stroke: systematic review and external validation. Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnis-2026-025297

Okoro, C., van der Kallen, C. J. H., Mokhtar, S. B. A., Zhou, T. L., Berendschot, T. T. J. M., Koster, A., Reesink, K., Reulen, J., Mess, W. H., Webers, C. A. B., Kroon, A., & Stehouwer, C. D. A. (2026). Response to correspondence: "Reappraising the neurovascular link between arterial stiffness and neuropathy. Journal of Hypertension, 44(7), Article 1282. https://doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0000000000004299

Scannell, C. M., & Holtackers, R. J. (2026). Editorial for "Detection of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Diabetic Mice Using Arterial Spin Labeling Cardiac MRI: A Multimodality Imaging Comparison". Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 64(1), 151-152. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmri.70309

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

Anastasiou, A., Corbaz, H., Christodoulou, E., Albers, G. W., Heit, J. J., Tsivgoulis, G., Muller, L., van Es, A., Kruyt, N. D., Staals, J., van Zwam, W., Dassen, S., Dobrocky, T., Hajdu, S. D., van den Bergh, F., Rommers, N., Aebischer, V., Brehm, A., Fischer, U., ... DISTAL Investigators (2026). Mechanical Thrombectomy and Final Infarct Volume in Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurology, 83(6), 537-543. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.0805

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

Ogier, A. C., Baup, S., Ilanjian, G., Touray, A., Rocca, A., Banús, J., Quesada, I. M., Nicoletti, M., Ledoux, J.-B., Richiardi, J., Holtackers, R. J., Yerly, J., Stuber, M., Hullin, R., Rotzinger, D., & van Heeswijk, R. B. (2026). Cardiac function assessment with deep-learning-based automatic segmentation of free-running four-dimensional whole-heart cardiovascular magnetic resonance. Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, 28(1), 1-13. Article 102677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocmr.2025.102677

Taschner, C. A., Fiehler, J., Caso, V., Mohlenbruch, M. A., Januel, A.-C., Valvassori, L., Aggour, M., Buhk, J.-H., Dorn, F., Gawlitza, M., Guenego, A., Kaesmacher, J., Kulcsar, Z., Madjidyar, J., Rennie, A., Rouchaud, A., Schubert, T., van Zwam, W. H., Vukasinovic, I., ... Ospel, J. M. (2026). Clinical evidence standards for high-risk endovascular devices in ischemic stroke: a European multisociety consensus. Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnis-2026-025448

Fischer, U., Brehm, A., Ribo, M., Rizzo, F., Strbian, D., Raty, S., Arenillas, J. F., Martinez-Galdamez, M., Hajdu, S. D., Michel, P., Gralla, J., Piechowiak, E., Kaiser, D. P. O., Puetz, V., van den Bergh, F., De Raedt, S., Bellante, F., Dusart, A., Hellstern, V., ... DISTAL Investigators (2026). Endovascular treatment for medium or distal vessel occlusion stroke (DISTAL): 12-month outcomes of a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial. Lancet Neurology, 25(6), 571-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00169-9

Prinsen, A. M. A., Wagensveld, I. M., Osses, D. F., Groenendijk, P. M., Zijta, F. M., Busstra, M. B., Rociu, E., Barentsz, J. O., Sedelaar, J. P. M., Arbeel, B., Roeleveld, T., Geenen, R., Koeter, I., van der Meer, S., Cappendijk, V. C., Klaver, S., van der Lely, H., Wolters, T., Leter, M. R., ... Schoots, I. G. (2026). Extending Current Guideline-recommended Prostate-specific Antigen Density Thresholds for Improving Benefit/Harm Balance in Risk-based Magnetic Resonance Imaging-directed Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, from the Community-based Multicentre MR-PROPER Study. European Urology Oncology, 9(3), 571-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euo.2025.11.002

Pinckaers, F. M. E., Grutters, J. P. C., Evers, S. M. A. A., Lingsma, H. F., Boogaarts, H. D., Dippel, D. W. J., Postma, A. A., van der Lugt, A., Majoie, C. B. L. M., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., van Zwam, W. H., & Gabrio, A. (2026). Mapping the mRS Into the EQ-5D-5L in Patients With Ischemic Stroke. Stroke, 57(6). https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.055741

Robbe, M. M. Q., Knapen, R. E. M. M., van der Vleuten, J. R., Samuels, N., van der Lugt, A., van Doormaal, P. J., Majoie, C. B., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., van Zwam, W. H., Staals, J., Postma, A. A., de Ridder, I. R., & MRCLEAN Registry Investigators (2026). Predictors of spontaneous and early recanalization in stroke patients eligible for endovascular treatment. Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, 35(6), Article 108641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108641

Kekelidze, M., Garcia-Figueiras, R., Kolmos, M., Silberbrandt, A. R., Olech, W. E., Borgbjerg, J., Sliwicka, O., Flohr, T., Alkadhi, H., & Miron Mombiela, R. (2026). Spectral CT in renal cell carcinoma: the promising role of dual-energy and photon-counting techniques. Abdominal Radiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-026-05578-y

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

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

Croes, G. O., Nijholt, I. M., Boomsma, M. F., Bleeker, G., Greuter, M. J. W., Jeukens, C. R. L. P. N., van Pul, C., Siegersma, J. E., Streekstra, G. J., Vegter, A., Dam-Vervloet, A. J., & Dutch Association of Medical Specialists PiDRL task force (2026). Correction: Diagnostic reference level curves for paediatric fluoroscopic imaging in the Netherlands (sept, 10.1007/s00330-025-11643-9, 2025). European Radiology, 36(6), 5218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-12216-6

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

Nies, K. P. H., Ramaekers, B., Bierens, J., Auer, D. P., Schindler, A., Saam, T., Bos, D., de Jong, P. A., Nederkoorn, P. J., de Borst, G. J., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Joore, M. A., Kooi, M. E., & Smits, L. J. M. (2026). Risk-based selection for carotid revascularisation using the IMPROVE score versus standard care in symptomatic carotid artery disease: a model-based cost-effectiveness analysis using pooled-data. BMJ Open, 16(5), Article e114391. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-114391

Zwam, W. V., & Fischer, U. (2026). Is ATLAS lifting the burden of stroke in people with large-vessel occlusion and low ASPECTS scores?Lancet, 407(10543), 1988-1990. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00873-1

Nash, P. S., Ambler, G., Best, J. G., Wilson, D., Du, H., Salman, R. A.-S., Jager, H. R., Lip, G. Y. H., Fandler-Hofler, S., Eppinger, S., Miwa, K., Shiozawa, M., Koga, M., Goeldlin, M. B., Beyeler, M., Bucke, P., El-Koussy, M., Mattle, H. P., Panos, L. D., ... Et al. (2026). Association of glomerular hyperfiltration with mortality in stroke: an analysis using pooled individual patient data. European Stroke Journal, 11(5), Article aakag042. https://doi.org/10.1093/esj/aakag042

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

de Greef, B., Youn, J.-H., Baviere, H., Hummel, M., Balguid, A., Pezzella, F., Christensen, H., & van Zwam, W. (2026). Enhancing stroke care in Europe: cost-effectiveness analysis of strategies addressing gaps in acute ischemic stroke care. European Stroke Journal, 11(5), Article aakag041. https://doi.org/10.1093/esj/aakag041

Bierens, J., Scicolone, R., Nardi, V., Benson, J., Balestrieri, A., Incollu, A., Suri, J. S., Song, J., Lanzino, G., Kooi, M. E., & Saba, L. (2026). Geometric and density relationships of calcification clusters in carotid atherosclerosis. Neuroradiology Journal. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/19714009261450380

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

Buziau, A. M., Wesselius, A., Yu, E. Y.-W., Korver-Keularts, I. M. L. W., Visser, D., Steinbusch, L. K. M., Simons, P. I. H. G., van Greevenbroek, M. M. J., Dagnelie, P. C., Kooi, M. E., Eussen, S. J. P. M., Arts, I. C. W., van der Kallen, C. J. H., Schalkwijk, C. G., & Brouwers, M. C. G. J. (2026). Metabolite Erythritol in 24-Hour Urine Is Associated With Higher Intrahepatic Lipid Content: The Maastricht Study. Diabetes, 75(5), 762-771. https://doi.org/10.2337/db25-0881

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