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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
    January 2026
  1. VINCY TAM WS, Calderon R, Lu S, Todd A, et al
    Active and passive cardiac indexes as complementary predictors of outcomes after left ventricular assist device implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;171:218-228.
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    November 2025
  2. BURCHILL LJ
    Commentary: The 60-Year Legacy of Fontan: Redefining Survival And Future Possibilities in Heart Failure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Nov 11:S0022-5223(25)00973.
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    October 2025
  3. CATALANO MA, Edelson JB, Toubat O, Beqaj H, et al
    Contemporary outcomes and healthcare costs associated with single-ventricle heart failure admissions in adults in the United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Oct 13:S0022-5223(25)00872.
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    September 2025
  4. SHAH S, Wang C, Camacho GA, Miskovsky E, et al
    Long Term Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Repair or Replacement in Patients with Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Sep 5:S0022-5223(25)00742.
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    June 2025
  5. OHMORI T, Hiraoka A, Hamada Y, Kishimoto S, et al
    Long-term Prognostic Value of HFA-PEFF Score in Patients Undergoing Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 25:S0022-5223(25)00541.
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  6. PEGUES J, Danesh S, Cascino TM, Cowger JA, et al
    Impact of Post-Implant Mitral Regurgitation on Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 24:S0022-5223(25)00539.
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  7. OVERBEY DM, Kucera JA, Aykut B, Wolf SE, et al
    Pediatric Heart Transplant in Donation After Circulatory Death using Normothermic Regional Perfusion.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jun 20:S0022-5223(25)00535.
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    April 2025
  8. DAVIES RR, Iqbal M, Lantz-Thomason J, Carrington S, et al
    Paracorporeal continuous flow ventricular assist devices (cfvads) for children < 20 kg: Challenging the paradigm in the smallest patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 29:S0022-5223(25)00323.
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  9. MULLIS DM, Garrison A, Heng E, Zhu Y, et al
    Heart-liver transplantation using the en bloc technique: A single-center experience over two decades.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1254-1262.
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    February 2025
  10. REBOLLEDO MA, Knott-Craig CJ, Corson AH, Phillip R, et al
    Right Ventricular Endomyocardial Fibrosis with an Unguarded Tricuspid Valve - Surgical Management of a 9-year-old with Severe Right Heart Failure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Feb 4:S0022-5223(25)00096.
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  11. MOELLER CM, Rubinstein G, Oren D, Valledor AF, et al
    Validation of the HeartMate 3 survival risk score in a large left ventricular assist device center.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:650-657.
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    September 2024
  12. NORDAN T, Keshk M, Hackmann A, Givertz MM, et al
    The Impact of Blood Type and Body Size on Successful Bridging to Heart Transplantation using Intraaortic Balloon Pump or Surgically Implanted Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 25:S0022-5223(24)00835.
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  13. PLA MM, Russell SD, Milano CA, Chiang Y, et al
    Late Follow-up for a Randomized Trial of Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 21:S0022-5223(24)00830.
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  14. MOROI MK, Patel K, Rajesh K, Lin A, et al
    Early Outcomes in Heart Transplantation using Donation after Circulatory Death Donors in Patients Bridged with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 9:S0022-5223(24)00788.
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  15. BRLECIC PE, Ghanta RK
    Commentary: Building bridges to recovery in patients with ventricular assist devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:e89-e90.
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  16. HEIMA D, Takeda M, Tabata Y, Minatoya K, et al
    Therapeutic potential of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac tissue in an ischemic model with unloaded condition mimicking left ventricular assist device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:e72-e88.
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    August 2024

  17. Discussion to: Outcome of patients supported with HeartMate 3 after extracorporeal life support: On behlaf of the Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support After Extracorporeal Life Support Study Group.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:579-580.
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    July 2024

  18. Discussion to: Preoperative passive venous pressure-driven cardiac function determines left ventricular assist device outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:145-146.
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  19. TANG PC, Millar J, Noly PE, Sicim H, et al
    Preoperative passive venous pressure-driven cardiac function determines left ventricular assist device outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:133-144.
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    June 2024
  20. NGUYEN A, Schaff HV
    Is Transplantation the Only Option for Diastolic Heart Failure?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 13:S0022-5223(24)00525.
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  21. GUZMAN-GOMEZ A, Greenberg JW, Dani A, Villa C, et al
    In the era of outpatient ventricular assist devices, is it time to reconsider the practice of bridging older children to transplant on outpatient inotropes?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2206-2214.
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  22. MOVAHEDI F, Pagani FD, Antaki JF
    In search of similarity in adverse events journeys of patients with left ventricular assist devices.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2147-2156.
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    May 2024
  23. HYNDS MA, Hayashi H, Kurlansky P, Zhao Y, et al
    Medium-Term Outcomes of Concomitant Aortic Valve Repair in Patients with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 25:S0022-5223(24)00447.
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  24. Discussion to: Modifiable risk factor reduction for pediatric ventricular assist devices and the influence of persistent modifiable risk factors at transplant.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1564-1565.
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  25. GREENBERG JW, Kulshrestha K, Guzman-Gomez A, Fields K, et al
    Modifiable risk factor reduction for pediatric ventricular assist devices and the influence of persistent modifiable risk factors at transplant.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1556-1563.
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  26. KONSTANTINOV IE, Davies B
    Durable ventricular assist device implantation in a child after double switch operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1566-1569.
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  27. SILVESTRY SC
    Commentary: Tricuspid repair and left ventricular assist device: A new baseline.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1821-1822.
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  28. SIMPSON MT, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Colombo PC, et al
    Outcomes of treatment for deep left ventricular assist device infection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1824-1832.
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    April 2024
  29. SAKURAI Y, Mehaffey JH, Kuno T, Yokoyama Y, et al
    The impact of permanent pacemaker implantation on long-term survival following cardiac surgery; A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 22:S0022-5223(24)00368.
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  30. BLEIWEIS MS, Philip J, Peek GJ, Jacobs JP, et al
    Commentary: Challenges associated with long-term implantable ventricular assist device support in children.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1429-1430.
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  31. WERT L, Stewart GC, Mehra MR, Milwidsky A, et al
    A multicenter evaluation of external outflow graft obstruction with a fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1322-1330.
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    March 2024
  32. ALNSASRA H, Perue RK, Khalil F, Regev O, et al
    Reversibility of Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension and Outcomes After Heart Transplantation Bridged with Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Insight from the UNOS.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 5:S0022-5223(24)00188.
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  33. AZIZGOLSHANI N, Takeda K
    Commentary: What is the destination after left ventricular assist device under the new heart allocation system?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1060-1061.
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    February 2024
  34. GOSEV I, Pham DT, Um JY, Anyanwu AC, et al
    Ventricular Assist Device using a Thoracotomybased Implant Technique: Multi-center HeartMate 3 SWIFT Study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 15:S0022-5223(24)00179.
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  35. SINGH SK, Hassanein M, Ning Y, Wang C, et al
    Increasing waiting times for status 2 patients in new United Network for Organ Sharing allocation system: Impact on waitlist and posttransplant outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:535-543.
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  36. VINOGRADSKY A, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Kirschner M, et al
    Less is better? Comparing effects of median sternotomy and thoracotomy surgical approaches for left ventricular assist device implantation on postoperative outcomes and valvulopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:731-743.
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  37. DIMAGLI A, Worku B, Gaudino M
    Commentary: Minimally invasive left ventricular assist device implantation: Did we forget the valve?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:744-745.
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    January 2024
  38. ITAGAKI S, Toyoda N, Egorova N, Sun E, et al
    Total artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation in the United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:205-214.
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    December 2023
  39. KIRSCHNER M, Topkara VK, Sun J, Kurlansky P, et al
    Comparing 3-Year Survival and Readmissions between HeartMate 3 and Heart Transplant as Primary Treatment for Advanced Heart Failure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 26:S0022-5223(23)01207.
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  40. Discussion to: Simultaneous heart-kidney transplant compared with heart transplant alone in patients with borderline renal function who are not dialysis dependent.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 2:S0022-5223(23)01088.
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  41. TUME SC, Fuentes-Baldemar AA, Anders M, Spinner JA, et al
    Temporary ventricular assist device support with a catheter-based axial pump: Changing the paradigm at a pediatric heart center.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1756-1763.
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  42. JOHN R, Kanwar MK, Cleveland JC Jr, Uriel N, et al
    Concurrent valvular procedures during left ventricular assist device implantation and outcomes: A comprehensive analysis of the Multicenter Study of MagLev Technology in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Circulatory Support Therapy With HeartMate 3 trial
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1684-1694.
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    October 2023
  43. CHO J, Tunuguntla HP, Tume SC, Spinner JA, et al
    Long-term Implantable Ventricular Assist Device Support in Children.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 30:S0022-5223(23)01005.
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  44. DECAMPLI WM
    Commentary: Is machine learning needed to understand that heart failure is a risk in adult congenital cardiac surgery?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 14:S0022-5223(23)00977.
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  45. FENG I, Wang AS, Takeda K, Topkara VK, et al
    Simultaneous Heart-Kidney Transplant Compared to Heart Transplant Alone in Non-Dialysis Dependent Patients with Borderline Renal Function.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 12:S0022-5223(23)00960.
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  46. KONSTANTINOV IE, Brizard CP, Davies B
    Severe aortic valve insufficiency in infants on durable ventricular assist device support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 12:S0022-5223(23)00914.
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  47. SCHUELER S, Bowles CT, Hinkel R, Wohlfarth R, et al
    A novel intrapericardial pulsatile device for individualized, biventricular circulatory support without direct blood contact.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1119-1129.
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  48. MOAZAMI N, Smith D
    Commentary: Direct cardiac compression device for biventricular support: If we put lipstick on a pig, is it still a pig?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1130-1131.
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    September 2023
  49. GRIFFETH EM, Stephens EH, Dearani JA, Shreve JT, et al
    Impact of Heart Failure on Reoperation in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: An Innovative Machine Learning Model.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 28:S0022-5223(23)00871.
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  50. SAEED D, Stark C, Otto W, Loforte A, et al
    Outcome of Patients supported with HeartMate 3 after Extra-corporeal Life Support. On behalf of Durable MCS after ECLS Study Group.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep 7:S0022-5223(23)00763.
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    August 2023
  51. KING CL, Onohara D, Tom SK, Silverman M, et al
    Transapical Ventricular Reshaping Reduces Functional Mitral Regurgitation and Improves Ventricular Function in a Preclinical Model of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 17:S0022-5223(23)00724.
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  52. ZHOU S, Yang G, Zhang M, Pienta M, et al
    Mortality following durable left ventricular assist device implantation by timing and type of first infection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:570-579.
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    July 2023
  53. MONGE MC, Joong A
    Commentary: Bridging the gap with temporary ventricular assist devices in pediatrics.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:212-213.
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    June 2023
  54. KULSHRESTHA K, Greenberg JW, Kennedy JT 3rd, Hogue S, et al
    National Experience with Pediatric Surgical Aortic Valve Repair - A Pediatric Health Information System Analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0022-5223(23)00538.
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  55. MALAS J, Chen Q, Emerson D, Gill G, et al
    Socioeconomic Disparities in Mid-Term Outcomes After Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0022-5223(23)00534.
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  56. LIU R, Li S, Yan J, Yan F, et al
    Fate of Transposition of the Great Arteries with Pulmonary Stenosis After Double-Root Translocation, Rastelli, and Reparation a l'Etage Ventriculaire.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 7:S0022-5223(23)00455.
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  57. PIENTA MJ, Noly PE, Janda AM, Tang PC, et al
    Rescuing the right ventricle: A conceptual framework to target new interventions for patients receiving a durable left ventricular assist device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2126-2131.
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  58. ELDE S, He H, Lingala B, Baiocchi M, et al
    Analysis of the revised heart allocation policy and the influence of increased mechanical circulatory support on survival.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2090-2103.
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  59. KILCOYNE MF, Blanding WM, Kilic A
    Commentary: Left ventricular assist device implantation and failure to rescue: New insights and familiar challenges.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2124-2125.
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    April 2023
  60. MOVAHEDI F, Padman R, Antaki JF
    Limitations of receiver operating characteristic curve on imbalanced data: Assist device mortality risk scores.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1433-1442.
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    March 2023
  61. MANCINI D, Moss N
    Commentary: Bringing objectivity to the nonmedical evaluation of left ventricular assist device candidates.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1123-1124.
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  62. YOUNG BAC, Tang PC
    Commentary: How to predict a harmonious relationship between patients and their left ventricular assist device?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1125-1126.
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  63. OLT CK, Thuita LW, Soltesz EG, Tong MZ, et al
    Value of psychosocial evaluation for left ventricular assist device candidates.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1111-1121.
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  64. ROBERTSON G, Baran DA, Copeland H
    Commentary: In search of the "good candidate" for mechanical circulatory support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1122-1123.
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    January 2023
  65. PAGANI FD
    Commentary: Lack of benefit of tricuspid valve intervention with left ventricular assist device implantation? It's all in the details.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jan 21:S0022-5223(23)00084.
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    November 2022
  66. MENDIOLA PLA M, Chiang Y, Nicoara A, Poehlein E, et al
    Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Interim analysis of the TVVAD trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 16:S0022-5223(22)01243.
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  67. CHO J, Fuentes-Baldemar AA, Tunuguntla HP, Spinner JA, et al
    Outcomes of temporary ventricular assist device: A pediatric institutional experience over 25 years.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 4:S0022-5223(22)01164.
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  68. SILVESTRY SC
    Commentary: Left ventricular assist device complications after heart transplantation: Then and now.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 4:S0022-5223(22)01173.
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    August 2022
  69. EAPEN S, Nordan T, Critsinelis AC, Li B, et al
    Blood type O heart transplant candidates have longer waitlist time and higher delisting under the new allocation system.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00826.
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    February 2022
  70. KIM HR, Kim WK, Kim JK, Kim HJ, et al
    Prognostic impact of the E/e' ratio in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation undergoing aortic valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00114.
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  71. BIANCO V, Kilic A, Yousef S, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
    The long-term impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 1. pii: S0022-5223(22)00103.
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    September 2021
  72. BRAHMBHATT DH, Rao V
    Commentary: Bridge to bridge: No longer a bridge too far for successful cardiac transplant.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)01393.
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  73. DUGGAL NM, Lei I, Wu X, Aaronson KD, et al
    Mitral regurgitation severity at left ventricular assist device implantation is associated with distinct myocardial transcriptomic signatures.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S0022-5223(21)01262.
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