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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

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

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

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

Condello, I., Dell'Aquila, M., El Dsouki, Y., Condello, S., Falco, G., Totaro, A., Tejada, B., Gianoli, M., Zebele, C., Prapas, S., Katsavrias, K., D'Onofrio, A., Newman, J., Pupovac, S., Jarral, O., Manetta, F., Patel, N., Brinster, D., Kalimi, R., ... Calafiore, A. M. (2026). Hemodynamic principles of arterial cannulation: Orientation, wall shear stress, turbulence, plaque destabilization, and cerebral microembolization. Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals., 34(6), 551-559. https://doi.org/10.1177/02184923261458087

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

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

Parrini, I., Ceravolo, R., Rao, C. M., Luca, F., Gulizia, M. M., Gelsomino, S., Ingianni, N., Carullo, G., Quartuccio, S., Renne, S., Bilato, C., Geraci, G., Oliva, F., Nardi, F., & Grimaldi, M. (2026). SGLT2 Inhibitors in Elderly Patients: Clinical Perspectives from Metabolic and Cardiorenal Protection to Implementation. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 15(12), Article 4578. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15124578

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

El Dsouki, Y., Cirullo, C., D'Alessandro, A., & Condello, I. (2026). Understanding pressure excursions in extracorporeal technologies: The role of shear stress and hematologic predisposition. Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology, 58(2), 205-207. https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2026003

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

Perazzo, A., de Oliveira Salerno, P. R. V., Ferreira Paulino, M., de Ataide Caliari, V., Ribeiro, I. M., Lorusso, R., Lima, R. D. C., & Salerno, P. R. (2026). Correction: Perazzo et al. Surgical Ostioplasty of the Left Main Coronary Artery: An Alternative to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Treatment of Left Main Stem Isolated Ostial Stenosis-A Case Series (vol 11, pg 62, 2022). Surgical Techniques Developments, 15(2), Article 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/std15020019

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

Capoccia, M., Brewer, J. M., Rackauskas, M., Becker, T. K., Maybauer, D. M., Stukov, Y., Aladaileh, M., Lorusso, R., & Maybauer, M. O. (2026). Extracorporeal life support in lung transplantation with dual-lumen cannulas: A systematic review. Perfusion, 41(1_SUPPL), 137S-149S. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261430619

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

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

Marin-Cuartas, M., Borger, M. A., & Heuts, S. (2026). Practical applicability of life expectancy and age in the decision to perform transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement. Heart. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328214

Manca, P., Puglisi, S., Pascalis, L., Nuzzi, V., Cannata, S., Raffa, G. M., Mule, M., Iacoviello, M., Cipriani, M., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Prognostic role of invasively determined pulmonary hypertension in ambulatory patients with advanced heart failure: a prospective cohort study. Current Problems in Cardiology, 51(5), Article 103301. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2026.103301

Mariani, S., Bari, G., Meani, P., Perazzo, A., Kowalewski, M., Ronco, D., Matteucci, M., Massimi, G., Salazar, L., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Prophylactic temporary mechanical circulatory support: The new paradigm in cardiac surgery. Perfusion, 41(1_SUPPL), 66S-82S. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261427298

van Susante, L., Ganushchak, Y., Bidar, E., & Sardari Nia, P. (2026). Self-Reported Quality of Life and 30-Day Mortality in Elective Cardiac Surgery. JACC: Advances, 5(5), Article 102768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102768

Scoppa, C., Toscano, D., Costa, M. C., Vercaemst, L., Debeuckelaere, G., Antonini, M. V., Marchetto, G., Belliato, M., Lorusso, R., Swol, J., & Mariani, S. (2026). The role of the perfusionist in the extracorporeal life support management: An international survey. Perfusion, 41(1_SUPPL), 39S-50S. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261430620

Amabile, A., Hussein, N., Zancanaro, E., Danchenko, P., Nagele, F., Avgeridou, S., Santhirakumaran, G., Gatta, F., Marinucci, B. T., Olsthoorn, J., Gartner, T. B., Nia, P. S., Siepe, M., Myers, P. O., & Sadaba, J. R. (2026). Three Decades of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Residents' Committee. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(5), Article ezag150. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag150

Lorusso, R., Matteucci, M., Ronco, D., Massimi, G., Price, S., Czerny, M., Estevez-Loureiro, R., Siepe, M., Pontone, G., Hassager, C., Chioncel, O., Zuin, M., Davos, C. H., Adamo, M., Gustafsson, F., Giannakoulas, G., Amabile, N., Sionis, A., Thielmann, M., ... Bonaros, N. (2026). Ventricular free-wall rupture, ventricular pseudoaneurysm, and papillary muscle rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: A clinical consensus statement of the ESC Working Group on Cardiovascular Surgery, the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care of the ESC, the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions of the ESC, the ESC Working Group on Pulmonary Circulation and Right Ventricular Function, the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the ESC, the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging of the ESC, and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 68(5), Article ezag157. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag157

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., ... Habib, G. (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

Rossetti, M., Capuano, P., Mamone, G., Abdulaziz, S., Ghisulal, P., Panarello, G., Martucci, G., Cho, S.-M., & Lorusso, R. (2026). Diagnostic Imaging Challenges During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Artificial Organs, 50(5), 647-659. Article 70092. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70092

Celentano, E., Cristiano, E., Ignatiuk, B., Renda, M., D’Amico, A., Bia, E., Rainone, R., Urgesi, E., Grandinetti, G., Lorusso, R., & De Groot, N. M. S. (2026). High-power, very-high-power, and low-power radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: A Bayesian network meta-analysis. Heart Rhythm O2, 7(5), 848-860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hroo.2026.02.018

Nardelli, P., Mariani, S., De Piero, M. E., van Bussel, B. C. T., Di Mauro, M., Schaefer, A.-K., 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., Sacha Matteucci, M. L., ... Post-Cardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support (PELS-1) Investigators (2026). Outcomes in Patients Requiring VENO-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Cardiac Surgery: An Analysis From the PELS-1 Study. Artificial Organs, 50(5), 745-754. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70093

Kawczynski, M. J., Barili, F., Brophy, J. M., De Caterina, R., Biondi Zoccai, G., Anselmi, A., Boden, W. E., Parolari, A., Heuts, S., & NTEGRITTY initiative (2026). Revascularisation strategies for non-acute myocardial ischaemic syndromes. Heart, 112(10), 530-538. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2025-326101

Arens, J., Belliato, M., Broman, L. M., Clauser, J. C., Donker, D. W., Lorusso, R., Malfertheiner, M., Rajsic, S., Swol, J., Vercaemst, L., Wittberg, L. P., EACTS Innovation Committee, Section CPB, ECLS & MCS, & EuroELSO Innovation Group (2026). Standardization of In Vitro Evaluation of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Devices for Research and Development. Artificial Organs, 50(5), 674-688. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70124

Jacobs, H., Frost, O., Rad, A. A., Chou, W. K., Al-saegh, S., Zubarevich, A., Weymann, A., Ruhparwar, A., Amanov, L., Nia, P. S., Kourliouros, A., & Athanasiou, T. (2026). The Impact of Obesity on Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Artificial Organs, 50(5), 660-673. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70071