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., ... EACTS/STS/AATS Scientific Document Group (2026). EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 172(4), 843-929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025.09.046

Aerts, L., Norup Hertel, J., Hermans, B. J. M., Luermans, J. G. L., Chaldoupi, S.-M., Lans, R., Saljic, A., Maessen, J. G., Jespersen, T., Linz, D., & Maesen, B. (2026). Analysis of Ablation Curves to Predict Transmural Lesions Using an Epicardial Bipolar Irrigated Radiofrequency Clamp in Pigs and Humans. Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15569845261448874

van der Hoofd, Z., Huisman, H., Bongers, B., Scheenstra, B., Nia, P. S., Maessen, J., & Lenssen, T. (2026). From Passenger to Pilot: Prehabilitation as a necessary Paradigm Shift in Cardiac Surgery. MSK-Muskuloskelettale Physiotherapie, 30(04), 203-209. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2878-1590

Kowalewski, M., Raffa, G. M., Batko, J., Swieczkowski, M., Dabrowski, E. J., Gostomczyk, K., Kuzma, L., Wanha, W., Litwinowicz, R., Urbanowicz, T., D'Ascenzo, F., Jasinski, M., Widenka, K., Deja, M., Bartus, K., Hirnle, T., Wojakowski, W., Pilato, M., Musumeci, F., ... KROK Investigators (2026). Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation During Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Risk Dependencies and Long-Term Survival. Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15569845261472462

Smeets, R. R., Prent, A., Maesen, B., van ’t Hof, A. W. J., Vriesendorp, P. A., & Mees, B. M. E. (2026). A Multidisciplinary Approach for Safe Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with High Risk Features for Access Complications. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 72(3), 548-549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2026.05.018

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

Vanglabeke, L., Verbelen, T., Roussel, J. C., Carranza, C. L., Conradi, L., Cathenis, K., Troise, G., Guihaire, J., Bustamante-Munguira, J., Meuris, B., Petersen, J., François, J., Fleerakkers, J., Gaillard, M., Vallée, A., Abascal, A. A., García, E. V., Pacini, D., Mariani, C., ... Et al. (2026). Real-World Early Outcomes of the Avalus Aortic Valve: Results From 1250 Patients in the Avalus Clinical confidencE Registry. Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports, 4(3), 830-836. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atssr.2026.02.037

Squiccimarro, E., Lorusso, R., Vetuschi, P., Rauseo, M., Paternoster, G., Speziale, G., Whitlock, R. P., & Paparella, D. (2026). Unsupervised machine learning to explore inflammation following cardiopulmonary bypass. Perfusion, 41(6), 1042-1054. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591251372507

Sirico, D., Veronese, G., Cuppini, E., Bonanomi, E., Raimondi, F., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Transseptal Access System-Assisted Atrial Flow Regulator Implantation for Pediatric Left Ventricular Decompression During VA-ECMO. JACC. Cardiovascular interventions, 19(16), 2289-2291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcin.2026.05.017

Manca, P., Nuzzi, V., Peccianti, A., Wittberg, L. P., Malfertheiner, M. V., Broman, L. M., Belliato, M., Heinze, J., Grazioli, L., Raes, M., Di Nardo, M., Donker, D. W., Vercaemst, L., Arens, J., Pisano, C., Raffa, G. M., Cipriani, M., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Acute Right Ventricular Failure in Animal Models: Evidence, Limitations, and Future Directions. Artificial Organs. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70212

Cucchi, M., Tang, S., Cree, M., Haisz, E., Lorusso, R., & Ferguson, A. (2026). Awake paediatric venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation case report: Feasibility of PICUStars Liberation Bundles to achieve early mobilisation. Australian Critical Care, 39(4), Article 101632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2026.101632

El Dsouki, Y., Condello, I., Gunertem, O. E., Yildirim, A., Gunaydin, S., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Optimizing Heparin and Protamine Dosing During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using Activated Clotting Time-Guided Protocols: A Single-Centre Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 41(8), Article ivag197. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag197

Guicciardi, N. A., Popma, J., Leon, M. B., Cohen, D. J., Lorusso, R., Maisano, F., De Bonis, M., von Stein, P., von Stein, J., Alu, M., Popma, A., Granada, J. F., & Kundi, H. (2026). Patterns and Timing of Sequential Transcatheter Valve Interventions After Index TAVR, M-TEER, and TMVR: A Nationwide Medicare Analysis. Structural Heart, 10(8), Article 101072. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shj.2026.101072

Rorro, F., Wittberg, L. P., Taccone, F. S., Barrett, N. A., Malfertheiner, M. V., Di Nardo, M., Swol, J., Belohlavek, J., Vercaemst, L., Pappalardo, F., Lorusso, R., Belliato, M., & Broman, L. M. (2026). Pressure - flow measurements of pumps used in extracorporeal life support. Perfusion. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261476520

van Susante, L., Janssen, L., Bidar, E., Slooter, G., & Sardari Nia, P. (2026). The Long-Term Impact of a Teleprehabilitation Programme on Modifiable Risk Factors and Quality of Life After Cardiac Surgery. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(8), Article ezag207. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag207

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

Lambadaris, M., Vishram-Nielsen, J. K. K., Okumura, T., Chen, Y. C., Cheng, A., Sun, H. Y., Loforte, A., Asaumi, Y., Sawada, K., Huang, M., Lee, W. C., Fux, T., Pozzi, M., Ross, H. J., Gustafsson, F., Møller-Sørensen, H., Ariza-Solé, A., Senechal, M., Turgeon, P. Y., ... Alba, A. C. (2026). Long-Term Outcomes in Survivors of Fulminant Myocarditis Supported with Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation by Discharge Cardiac Function. CJC open, 8(8), 1019-1026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2026.03.020

El Dsouki, Y., Hallak, P., Condello, I., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Metabolic Conditioning for Renal Protection During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Narrative Review. Artificial Organs, 50(8), 1118-1124. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70133

Salizzoni, S., Yadav, R., Sardari Nia, P., Adams, C., Mastro, F., Barbero, C., D'Alfonso, A., Cobiella, J., Drasutiene, A., Tabata, M., Savini, C., Albertini, A., Mureddu, S., Besola, L., Centofanti, P., Vendramin, I., Ahmed, I., Mellert, F., Szolnoky, J., ... Rinaldi, M. (2026). Microinvasive, off-pump, transventricular neochordae implantation in recurrent mitral valve regurgitation after open heart surgical repair. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 172(2), 308-316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.01.036

Mariani, S., Matteucci, S., van Bussel, B. C. T., Schaefer, A. K., Saeed, D., Pozzi, M., Botta, L., Kalampokas, N., Jankuviene, A., Bounader, K., Hou, X., Bunge, J. J. H., Buscher, H., Salazar, L., Meyns, B., Mazzeffi, M. A., Sponga, S., Sorokin, V., Russo, C., ... Post-Cardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support (PELS-1) Investigators (2026). Postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support after isolated or valve-concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting: An observational multicenter study. JTCVS open, 32, Article 101875. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101875

Zancanaro, E., Lorusso, R., & Danesi, T. H. (2026). Reframing Left Atrial Dissection: Percutaneous Bailout for the Type I Left Ventricular Rupture Spectrum. JACC. Case reports, 31(29), Article 108913. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.108913

Zancanaro, E., Lorusso, R., & Danesi, T. H. (2026). When the Right Side Turns Left: Lessons From the First Documented Fatal Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis After Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement. JACC. Case reports, 31(27), Article 109128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.109128

Campailla, A., Lorusso, R., Agostinelli, A., Benassi, F., Oliva, R., Grassa, G., Nicolini, F., & Carino, D. (2026). Early mortality after mitral surgery for failed MitraClip/TEER: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 34(1), Article 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-026-00212-5

Cumaran, M., Cancio, L., Schoen, J., Nosanov, L., Ainsworth, C., Fan, E., Lonergan, T., Lorusso, R., & Sousse, L. E. (2026). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Severe Burn Injury: A Multidisciplinary Roundtable. Journal of burn care & research, 47(4), 1263-1265. https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irag062

Winters, J., Kawczynski, M., Gilbers, M., Isaacs, A., Zeemering, S., Habibi, Z., Rienstra, M., van Gelder, I., Maesen, B., Bidar, E., Verheule, S., & Schotten, U. (2026). Histological evaluation of clinically defined atrial cardiomyopathy stages and their association with atrial fibrillation burden under continuous monitoring for a 2.5-year follow-up. EP Europace, 28(7), Article euag146. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euag146

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

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

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

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

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

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

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