Publications
- 2025
- Cucchi, M., Mariani, S., Kawczynski, M. J., Shkurka, E., Ius, F., Comentale, G., Hoskote, A., & Lorusso, R. (2025). Individual patient data meta-analysis on awake pediatric extracorporeal life support: Feasibility and safety of analgesia, sedation and respiratory support weaning, and physiotherapy. Perfusion, 40(2), 371-383. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591241240377
- Hameed, I., Ahmed, A., Waldron, C., Algarate, P. T., Kawczynski, M., Fatima, M., Alhazmi, A., Colon, S., Brackett, A., Heuts, S., Nia, P. S., Gaudino, M., Badhwar, V., & Geirsson, A. (2025). Mitral Valve Repair: Optimal Annual Case Volume for Surgery. JACC: Advances, 4(3), 101589. Article 101589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101589
- van Doorn, D. P. C., van Paassen, P., Timmermans, S. A. M. E. G., & Limburg Renal Registry (2025). The authors reply. Kidney International, 107(3), 572-573. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2024.11.019
- de Vries, F., Bittner, R., Maresz, K., Machuron, F., Gåserød, O., Jeanne, J.-F., & Schurgers, L. J. (2025). Effects of One-Year Menaquinone-7 Supplementation on Vascular Stiffness and Blood Pressure in Post-Menopausal Women. Nutrients, 17(5), Article 815. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050815
- Negm, S., Wolf, M., Craveiro, R. B., Schurgers, L., Jankowski, J., Schneider, R. K., Rizk, M., Coenen, F., Knaup, I., Brenji, S., & Niederau, C. (2025). Resveratrol modulates phosphorylation of ERK and AKT in murine cementoblasts during in vitro orthodontic compression. BMC Oral Health, 25(1), Article 226. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05591-5
- Vinck, E. E., Bickel-Dabadghao, M., Ribeiro, R. V. P., Andrade, D., & Sardari Nia, P. (2025). Left-handed cardiac surgery simulation training: making things right. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 67(2), Article ezaf011. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezaf011
- Kawczynski, M. J., Van Kuijk, S. M. J., Olsthoorn, J. R., Maessen, J. G., Kats, S., Bidar, E., & Heuts, S. (2025). The optimal annual case volume for acute type A aortic dissection surgery in relation to long-term outcomes. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 67(2), Article ezaf022. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezaf022
- Wahlgren, C. M., Aylwin, C., Davenport, R. A., Davidovic, L. B., Dubose, J. J., Gaarder, C., Heim, C., Jongkind, V., Jorgensen, J., Kakkos, S. K., Mcgreevy, D. T., Ruffino, M. A., de Ceniga, M. V., Vikatmaa, P., Ricco, J.-B., Brohi, K., Antoniou, G. A., Boyle, J. R., Coscas, R., ... ESVS Guidelines Committee (2025). Editor's Choice - European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2025 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Vascular Trauma. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 69(2), 179-237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.12.018
- Atash, A., Cramer, M. J., Mees, B., Doevendans, P. A., Sluijter, J. P. G., & Stillitano, F. (2025). Generation and characterization of novel induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines derived from three symptomatic carriers of a pathogenic MYH11 variant and two non-carrier relatives. Stem Cell Research, 82, Article 103630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scr.2024.103630
- 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
- Fleischmann, D., Mastrodicasa, D., Willemink, M. J., Turner, V. L., Hinostroza, V., Burris, N. S., Yang, B., Hanneman, K., Ouzounian, M., Ocazionez Trujillo, D., Afifi, R. O., Estrera, A. L., Lacomis, J. M., Sultan, I., Gleason, T. G., Pacini, D., Folesani, G., Lovato, L., Stillman, A. E., ... Miller, D. C. (2025). Predicting Late Adverse Events in Uncomplicated Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection: Results From the ROADMAP Validation Study. Circulation-Cardiovascular Imaging, 18(2), Article e016766. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.124.016766
- Vink, C. E. M., Borodzicz-Jazdzyk, S., de Jong, E. A. M., Woudstra, J., van de Hoef, T. P., Chamuleau, S. A. J., Eringa, E. C., Gotte, M. J. W., & Appelman, Y. (2025). Quantitative perfusion by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging reveals compromised myocardial perfusion in patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary artery disease. Clinical research in cardiology, Article e002481. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00392-025-02606-7
- Heuts, S., Kawczynski, M. J., Leus, A., Godinas, L., Belge, C., van Empel, V., Meyns, B., Maessen, J. G., Delcroix, M., & Verbelen, T. (2025). The volume-outcome relationship for pulmonary endarterectomy in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. European Respiratory Journal, 65(2), Article 2401865. https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.01865-2024
- van Doorn, D. P. C., Soares dos Santos Junior, A. C., & Timmermans, S. A. M. E. G. (2025). Urinary complement factor Ba: a new tool for early detection of acute kidney injury. Kidney International Reports, 10(2), 306-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2024.11.023
- van de Poll, M. C. G., & Heuts, S. (2025). Who put the "E" in CPR: Equity before extracorporeal?Resuscitation, 207, Article 110519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2025.110519
- Habibi, A., Ruf, W., & Schurgers, L. (2025). Protease-activated receptors in vascular smooth muscle cells: a bridge between thrombo-inflammation and vascular remodelling. Cell Communication and Signaling, 23(1), Article 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-025-02066-6
- Roumeliotis, S., Kontogiorgos, I., de Vries, F., Maresz, K., Jeanne, J.-F., Leivaditis, K., & Schurgers, L. J. (2025). The role of vitamin K2 in cognitive impairment: linking vascular health to brain health. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 16, Article 1527535. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1527535
- Mohammadi, I., Firouzabadi, S. R., Hosseinpour, M., Akhlaghpasand, M., Hajikarimloo, B., Zeraatian-Nejad, S., & Sardari Nia, P. (2025). Correction: Using artificial intelligence to predict post-operative outcomes in congenital heart surgeries: a systematic review. BMC Cardiovascular disorders, 25(1), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-04479-0
- Vossen, L. M., Schurgers, L. J., de Haan, C., Kroon, A. A., & de Leeuw, P. W. (2025). Adherence to dietary supplementation with menaquinone-7, a vitamin K2 analogue. Exploration of Medicine, 6, Article 1001321. https://doi.org/10.37349/emed.2025.1001321
- Potapov, E. V., Whitman, G., John, R., Lanmüller, P., Tucanova, Z., Arora, R. C., Atluri, P., de Waal, E. E. C., Faerber, G., Loforte, A., Lorusso, R., Morales, D. L. S., Netuka, I., Pagani, F. D., Gollmann-Tepeköylü, C., Shaffer, A., Silvestry, S. C., Stein, L. H., Takayama, H., ... Williams, A. M. (2025). EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2025.09.005
- Olivotto, I., Bueser, T. T., Costafreda, E., Fajardo, T., Garcia-Pavia, P., Janssens, S., Katus, H., Mörner, S., Pinciroli, M., Taylor, S., Tome Esteban, M. T., Tiramani, P., Trochu, J. N., Veltrop, R., Baker, L., & Cardiomyopathies Matter Initiative (2025). Family matters: Health policies to tackle cardiomyopathies across Europe. European Heart Journal, 46(1), 6-14. Article ehae419. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae419
- van Loo, C., Toonen, S. M. R. L., Schurgers, L. J., Delhaas, T., & Spronck, B. (2025). Human Aortic Vasoreactivity in Response to Various Stimuli: A Review. Pulse, 13(1), 121-139. https://doi.org/10.1159/000547617
- Parikh, S., Wehrens, A., Giudici, A., Ganizada, B., Saraber, P., Schurgers, L., Debeij, G., Natour, E., Maessen, J., Huberts, W., Delhaas, T., Reesink, K., & Bidar, E. (2025). Interpretation of intra-operative strain differences in ascending thoracic aortic repair patients. Journal of Biomechanics, 179, Article 112447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112447
- Mastro, F., Gemelli, M., Gallo, M., Bortolato, A., Italiano, E. G., Lorusso, R., Tarzia, V., Slaughter, M., & Gerosa, G. (2025). Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation and Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Reconstructed Time-to-Event Data. Asaio Journal, 1-10. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002618
- Senesi, G., Lodrini, A. M., Mohammed, S., Mosole, S., Hjortnaes, J., Veltrop, R. J. A., Kubat, B., Ceresa, D., Bolis, S., Raimondi, A., Torre, T., Malatesta, P., Goumans, M.-J., Paneni, F., Camici, G. G., Barile, L., Balbi, C., & Vassalli, G. (2025). miR-24-3p secreted as extracellular vesicle cargo by cardiomyocytes inhibits fibrosis in human cardiac microtissues. Cardiovascular Research, 121(1), 143-156. https://doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvae243
- Arjomandi Rad, A., Streukens, S., Vainer, J., Athanasiou, T., Maessen, J., & Sardari Nia, P. (2025). The current state of the Multidisciplinary Heart Team Approach: a systematic review. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 67(1), Article ezae461. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezae461
- Gemelli, M., Ronco, D., Di Mauro, M., Meani, P., Kowalewski, M., Schwartz, G., Arora, R. C., Whitman, G., Potapov, E., Wiedemann, D., Zimpfer, D., Milojevic, M., Nersesian, G., Salazar, L., Gelsomino, S., Gerosa, G., & Lorusso, R. (2025). The role of impella in the pre-procedural management of post-infarct ventricular septal defect: a systematic review. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 40(1), Article ivae212. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivae212
- Broman, L. M., Brewer, J. M., Lorusso, R., Belliato, M., & Maybauer, M. O. (2025). Time to Throw Out the Elephant in the Room: Proper Use of SvO2 in Extracorporeal Life Support. Asaio Journal, 71(1), e17-e18. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002290
- van Steenwijk, M. P. J., van Rosmalen, J., Kraemer, C. V. E., Donker, D. W., Hermens, J. A. J. M., Kraaijeveld, A. O., Maas, J. J., Akin, S., Montenij, L. J., Vlaar, A. P. J., van den Bergh, W. M., Lansink-Hartgring, A. O., de Metz, J., Voesten, N., Boersma, E., Scholten, E., Beishuizen, A., Lexis, C. P. H., Peperstraete, H., ... REMAP ECMO LV unloading study group (2025). A Randomized Embedded Multifactorial Adaptive Platform for Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (REMAP ECMO) - Design and Rationale of the Left Ventricular Unloading trial domain. American Heart Journal, 279, 81-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2024.10.010
- Heuts, S., Kawczynski, M. J., Sayed, A., Urbut, S. M., Albuquerque, A. M., Mandrola, J. M., Kaul, S., Harrell, F. E., Gabrio, A., & Brophy, J. M. (2025). Bayesian Analytical Methods in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials: Why, When, and How. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 41(1), 30-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2024.11.002
- Lemmens, C. C., Konings, T. J. A. J., Dean, A., Wanhainen, A., Mani, K., Gormley, S., Khashram, M., Mees, B. M. E., & Schurink, G. W. H. (2025). Branch Thrombus after Endovascular Treatment with Arch Branched Devices for Aortic Arch Pathologies. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 69(1), 38-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.07.023
- Doukas, P., Hruschka, B., Bassett, C., Buhl, E. M., Simon, F., Saraber, P., Jacobs, M. J., Uhl, C., Schurgers, L. J., & Gombert, A. (2025). Distribution and Maturity of Medial Collagen Fibers in Thoracoabdominal Post-Dissection Aortic Aneurysms: A Comparative Study of Marfan and Non-Marfan Patients. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(1), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26010014
- Hoitz, N. C. C., Nugteren, M. J., Huizing, E., Fioole, B., Mees, B. M. E., de Borst, G. J., & Ünlü, Ç. (2025). Duplex ultrasound surveillance after femoropopliteal endovascular treatment for peripheral arterial disease: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 110, 145-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2024.05.035
- Zancanaro, E., Grapsa, J., Kresoja, K. P., Ascione, G., Sethi, K., Rosch, S., Carino, D., Dohle, D. S., Di Mauro, M., Stephan von Bardeleben, R., Treede, H., Lurz, P., & Lorusso, R. (2025). Primary mitral regurgitation, surgery in the transcatheter era: when the neighbourhood becomes noisy. European heart journal. Imaging methods and practice, 3(1), Article qyaf041. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjimp/qyaf041
- Pölzl, L., Thielmann, M., Sterzinger, P., Nägele, F., Hirsch, J., Graber, M., Engler, C., Eder, J., Lohmann, R., Schmidt, S., Staggl, S., Heuts, S., Ulmer, H., Grimm, M., Ruttmann-Ulmer, E., Bonaros, N., Holfeld, J., & Gollmann-Tepeköylü, C. (2025). Sex-specific troponin and creatine kinase thresholds after coronary bypass surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 119(1), 120-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.06.019
- Potjewijd, J., Koenen, H. J. P. M., van der Made, C. I., van Rijssen, E., He, X., Ysermans, R., Ungethum, L., Theunissen, R., Schurgers, L. J., Damoiseaux, J., van Paassen, P., & Smeets, R. L. (2025). A novel missense variant in TNFAIP3 associated with autoimmunity reveals the contribution of STAT1/ mTOR pathways. Clinical and Experimental Immunology, 219(1), Article uxaf048. https://doi.org/10.1093/cei/uxaf048
- Perazzo, A., Steffen, S. P., El Orra, A. A., Gaspar, S. F. D., Ronco, D., Santos, R. H. B., Lourenco Filho, D. D., Seguro, L. F. B. D. C., Avila, M. S., Marcondes-Braga, F. G., Russo, C. F., Bacal, F., Lorusso, R., Gaiotto, F. A., & Jatene, F. B. (2025). Association Between Suicide Donors and Outcomes in Heart Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 40(5), Article e20240299. https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2024-0299
- Perazzo, A., Gaiotto, F. A., Steffen, S. P., Gaspar, S. F. D., Faria, V. S., Ferreira, R. C. S., Carbonera, A., Guazzelli, D. L., Gamboa, J. A. R., Ideal, L. F., Gomes, H. L., Filho, A. T. G. F., Fernandes, A. L., Campos, L. H., Steffen, C. L., Limongi, C., Varjao, R. L., Avila, M. S., Seguro, L. F. B. D. C., ... Jatene, F. B. (2025). History and Application of Mechanical Assist Devices as a Bridge to Heart Transplant: A Review and Perspectives in Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 40(6), Article e20250906. https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2025-0906
- Yazar, O., Tiwana, B. S., Daemen, J. H. T., Heymans, M., Van Wely, C., Bayrak, O., Mees, B. M. E., & Schurink, G. W. H. (2025). Impact of Stent-Graft Complexity on Outcomes of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Endovascular Therapy. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15266028251397841
- Koetsier, J., Eijssen, L. M. T., Schurgers, L. J., Curfs, L. M. G., Reutelingsperger, C. P., & Bahram Sangani, N. (2025). Integrative analysis of 115 transcriptomic studies decodes the molecular landscape of neurodevelopmental disorders. Communications Biology, 8(1), Article 914. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-08330-2
- Bari, G., Mariani, S., van Bussel, B. C. T., Di Mauro, M., Conci, L., Saeed, D., Pozzi, M., Loforte, A., Boeken, U., Samalavicius, R., Bounader, K., Hou, X., J H Bunge, J., Buscher, H., Salazar, L., Meyns, B., Mazzeffi, M., Matteucci, S., Sponga, S., ... PELS Investigators (2025). Post-Cardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support Following Aortic Surgery. Asaio Journal. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002619
- 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
- Bonaros, N., Czerny, M., & Lorusso, R. (2024). The ESC Working Group on Cardiovascular Surgery. European Heart Journal, 45(48), 5115-5116. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae661
- Mohammadi, I., Firouzabadi, S. R., Hosseinpour, M., Akhlaghpasand, M., Hajikarimloo, B., Zeraatian-Nejad, S., & Nia, P. S. (2024). Using artificial intelligence to predict post-operative outcomes in congenital heart surgeries: a systematic review. BMC Cardiovascular disorders, 24(1), Article 718. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-04336-6
- Zancanaro, E., Carino, D., Lorusso, R., Del Forno, B., Lapenna, E., Sala, A., Ascione, G., Scarale, M. G., Nonis, A., Castiglioni, A., Alfieri, O., Maisano, F., & De Bonis, M. (2024). Long-term results of edge-to-edge and neochordal mitral repair for isolated anterior leaflet lesion: a propensity match analysis. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 66(6), Article ezae435. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezae435
- Kowalewski, M., Urbanowicz, T., De Piero, M. E., Mariani, S., Pasierski, M., Makhoul, M., Comanici, M., Dabrowski, E. J., Matteucci, M., Massimi, G., Litwinowicz, R., Kowalówka, A., Wanha, W., Martucci, G., Raffa, G. M., Malvindi, P. G., Kuzma, L., Suwalski, P., Lorusso, R., ... Kolodziejczak, M. M. (2024). Author Correction: Regional antibiotic delivery for sternal wound infection prophylaxis a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 16283. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66983-1
- Marreiros, C., Viegas, C., Guedes, A. M., Silva, A. P., Aguas, A. C., Faisca, M., Schurgers, L., & Simes, D. C. (2024). Gla-Rich Protein Is Associated with Vascular Calcification, Inflammation, and Mineral Markers in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(23), Article 7429. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13237429
- Cho, S.-M., Antonini, M. V., MacLaren, G., Zaaqoq, A. M., & Lorusso, R. (2024). Highlights of the 2024 ELSO Consensus Guidelines on Neurological Monitoring and Management for Adult ECMO. Asaio Journal, 70(12), e165-e168. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000002324




