Abicht, J.-M.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Adomavicius, D.

Treatment with Methylene Blue Increases Apoptosis of and Transmigration of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells through Human Renal Cells

Is Treatment of LVAD Thrombosis with rTPA a True Alternative to Pump Exchange?

Adrian-Segarra, M. J.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Ahmad, U.

Comparison of Hemocompatibility-Related Adverse Events between HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Ahmadi, D.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Ahrens, L.

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Aicher, D.

Seven Years’ Experience in Laser Lead Extraction in Lead Endocarditis

Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Degenerated Stentless Aortic Xenografts

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair Using Internal Ring Annuloplasty

Akhyari, P.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Akintürk, H.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Al Ahmad, A.

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Al-Ahmad, A.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Alakus, H.

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Alassar, Y.

Outcome Predictors for Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Mitral Valve Surgery

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Impact of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on Inflammatory, Coagulatory, and Functional Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Analysis

Albert, A.

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Albert, M.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Albes, M. J.

Improved Performance of the PIZZA Valve through Variation of Leaflet Overlapping

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation as Valve in Valve in Degenerated Stentless Bioprothesis—Feasible or Not?

Clinical Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Comparison of Six Contemporary Bovine Aortic Valve Prostheses

Proper Selection of the Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedures Is Key to Success

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Reduction of Restoring Force of Tubing through Prolonged Use in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines Leads to Decrease of Effective Output

Alexiou, K.

Right Anterior Minithoracotomy Can Be Established as a Standard Approach for Isolated Aortic Valve Surgery

Sutureless versus Catheter-Based Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Hemodynamic Performance and the Effect of Explanting the Native Valve

Alhussini, K.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Alkadhi, H.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Alkassar, M.

Long-Term Outcome after Pulmonary Artery Debanding

“Goal-Directed Perfusion” during Biventricular Repair of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomalies—Technical Challenge or Easy to Achieve?

Al-Khalil, R.

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Allan, S. J.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Al-Maisary, S.

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Al-Sabri, S.

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Amin, S.

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

Andic, M.

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Andrási, B. T.

Impact of Aortic Pathology on Stent-Graft-Induced Postimplantation Syndrome

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Andreas, M.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Arenz, C.

Does Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding in Norwood Patients Adversely Affect the Branch Pulmonary Artery Size? An Outcome Comparison with Primary Norwood Patients

Arif, R.

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Arzt, S.

Right Anterior Minithoracotomy Can Be Established as a Standard Approach for Isolated Aortic Valve Surgery

Asch, S.

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Asfour, B.

Does Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding in Norwood Patients Adversely Affect the Branch Pulmonary Artery Size? An Outcome Comparison with Primary Norwood Patients

Assmann, A.

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

Assmann, K. A.

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

Attisani, M.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Aubin, H.

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Austermann, J.

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

Autschbach, R.

Evaluation of Left Ventricular Myocardial Work Performance in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Pilot Study

Can We Predict the Safety of Anticoagulation Therapy Cessation in HeartMate II Patients?

Prevention of Sternal Wound Infections with the Sternum External Fixation (Stern-E-Fix) Corset in Women

Comparison of Hemocompatibility-Related Adverse Events between HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Avbelj, V.

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Avci-Adali, M.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Avsar, M.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Ayares, D.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Bai, Y.

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Baier, A.

Aortic Dissection Rethought: A New Classification System Adding Clarity and Allowing Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality

Balke, L.

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Bamberg, F.

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Bandar, S. H.

Effects of TGFβ Stimulation in Aortic Valvular Interstitial Cells Are Altered in Hypoxia

Banning-Eichenseer, U.

Single-Center 10-Year Experience with Iliac Branch Device for the Treatment of Iliac Aneurysms

Bara, C.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Baraki, H.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Barbieri, F.

Partial Upper Sternotomy versus full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Bargenda, S.

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Barnard, J. S.

miR 29 and MMP-2 in the Proximal Aortic Aneurysm of BAV Patients: Worth a Try?

Bärsch, V.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Barten, J. M.

Early Adjunctive Treatment with Human Cytomegaly Virus Immunoglobulin Increased CMV-Free Survival after Heart Transplantation

Barten, M.

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Gender Differences in Cardiac Reverse Remodeling in Mechanically Unloaded Hearts

Bauer, M.

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Bauer, T.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Baumann, A.

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Baumgarten, H.

Self-expanding Devices for Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: The Evolution Goes On

Baumgartner, E.V.

Seven Years’ Experience in Laser Lead Extraction in Lead Endocarditis

Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Degenerated Stentless Aortic Xenografts

Baumgärtner, M.

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Baussmerth, C.

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Bavaria, J.

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Bax, L.

Technical Aspects of Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Single-Center Experience

Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation—Macroscopic and Histologic Findings after Up to 8 Weeks Follow-up

Early Outcome of Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedures as Redo Operation

Standardized Evaluation after Frozen Elephant Trunk Implantation According with the International Aortic Arch Surgery Study Group Recommendations

The Aortic Center Approach—Reinterventions after Frozen Elephant Trunk Surgery

Bean, A.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Bechtel, M.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Outcomes after More Than 500 Implants

Becker, M.

Controlled Epicardial Angiogenic Factor Stimulation for Improved Cardiac Regeneration upon Infarction via a Novel Biologic Patch

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Becker, T.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with or without Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Beckmann, A.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Beckmann, E.

Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement (David I Procedure) in Pediatric Patients: Midterm Outcome

Beerbaum, P.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Behr-Graves, R.

Intraoperative Endoluminal Quality Control of Saphenous Vein Grafts with Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Behring, A.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Beiras-Fernandez, A.

Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Endocarditis: The Optimal Moment for a Successful Surgical Treatment?

Surgery for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Endocarditis—A Single-Center Series

Is the Surgical Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological Valves a Treatment Option in Patients with BMI >40 kg/m²?

Transapical Off-Pump Neochord Alone versus Combined Neochord/Transcatheter Repair for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Treatment with Methylene Blue Increases Apoptosis of and Transmigration of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells through Human Renal Cells

Is Treatment of LVAD Thrombosis with rTPA a True Alternative to Pump Exchange?

Bekeredjian, R.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Benichou, G.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Bening, C.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Benitez, R.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Benk, C.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Berezowski, M.

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Berger, T.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Berkarda, Z.

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Bernhard, A.

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Bernhardt, A.

Left Ventricular Assist Devise Implantation after Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy and Subsequent Impella 5.0 Therapy—A Multicenter Analysis

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Gender Differences in Cardiac Reverse Remodeling in Mechanically Unloaded Hearts

Early Adjunctive Treatment with Human Cytomegaly Virus Immunoglobulin Increased CMV-Free Survival after Heart Transplantation

Bernhardt, M. A.

Outcome of Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients with Mild or Moderate Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Concomitant Surgery of Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation—An Increase in Perioperative Risk for Elderly Patients?

The Effect of Topical Vancomycin Treatment against Sternal Wound Infection in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Bertoldi, L.

Left Ventricular Assist Devise Implantation after Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy and Subsequent Impella 5.0 Therapy—A Multicenter Analysis

Bettex, D.

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Bewig, B.

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Beyer, M.

Sternal Reclosure Using Sternal Clips in Patients with Deep Sternal Wound Infection

Beyersdorf, F.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Aortic Dissection Rethought: A New Classification System Adding Clarity and Allowing Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Bhadra, O.

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Biancari, F.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Bierbach, B.

Does Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding in Norwood Patients Adversely Affect the Branch Pulmonary Artery Size? An Outcome Comparison with Primary Norwood Patients

Bindila, L.

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Bireta, C.

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Blankenberg, S.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Bleiziffer, S.

Cerebral Embolic Protection in TAVR: How Many Patients Are Eligible for the Implantation of a Two-Filter System?

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Transcatheter Treatment of Balloon-Expandable Valve Structural Degeneration: A Single-Center Case Series

Blumauer, R.

Long-Term Outcome after Pulmonary Artery Debanding

Anatomical Correction for Left Superior Vena Cava Related Obstruction—A “Novel” Surgical Technique Using Just Native Tissue

“Goal-Directed Perfusion” during Biventricular Repair of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomalies—Technical Challenge or Easy to Achieve?

Bobylev, D.

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Boehm, J.

Excellent Hemodynamic Results in Patients Undergoing the Ozaki Procedure for Aortic Valve Reconstruction within the First Year

Underweight or Obesity Paradox: Do BMI Classifications Predict Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery?

Is There a Difference in the Long-Term Results after Repair of Tricuspid and Bicuspid Aortic Valves?

Life Expectancy of Survivors of Type A Aortic Dissection: A Comparison with the General Population Over a Period of 40 Years

Boeken, U.

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Boengler, K.

Cardiac Surgery in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Crystalloid versus Blood Cardioplegia

Boening, A.

Levosimendan during Cardiac Surgery Deteriorates Cardiac Function in Rats

Cardiac Surgery in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Crystalloid versus Blood Cardioplegia

Boethig, D.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Böhle, S.

Influence of Exercise Capacity on Tolerance of Ischemia Reperfusion or Pressure Overload

Bohmann, K.

Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Degenerated Stentless Aortic Xenografts

Böhne, M.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Bonaros, N.

Partial Upper Sternotomy versus full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Böning, A.

Why Say Never—Ablation of “Permanent” Atrial Fibrillation?

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with or without Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Good University Teaching Inspires Medical Students for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

ECLS and ECMO in HIT II Patients: Is Direct Thrombin-Antagonism A Safe Strategy?

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Borger, M.A.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Comparison of Cardiac Rhythm Device Surgery with Interrupted and Continued Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Implanted Ventricular Assist Device

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Börgermann, J.

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with or without Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Born, F.

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Bossard, M.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Bott, H.

Long-Term Outcome after Pulmonary Artery Debanding

Böttger, C.

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Böttger, T.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Boyle, C. E.

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Branzan, D.

Single-Center 10-Year Experience with Iliac Branch Device for the Treatment of Iliac Aneurysms

Bräuer, A.

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Braun, C.

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Braun, T.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Brendel, L.

Surgery for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Endocarditis—A Single-Center Series

Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes after Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection

Brenner, C.

Survival Benefit of Extracorporeal Life Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Brenner, P.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Brickwedel, J.

Early Outcome of Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedures as Redo Operation

Standardized Evaluation after Frozen Elephant Trunk Implantation According with the International Aortic Arch Surgery Study Group Recommendations

The Aortic Center Approach—Reinterventions after Frozen Elephant Trunk Surgery

Brinkert, M.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Britton, L. S.

Differential Effects of Exercise on Interfibrillar and Subsarcolemmal Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria

Differences in Skeletal and Heart Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Response to Intrinsic and Acquired Exercise Capacity

Britton, S.L.

Influence of Exercise Capacity on Tolerance of Ischemia Reperfusion or Pressure Overload

Brixius, J. S.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Brlecic, P.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Brugnetti, D.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Brünger, F.

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Brunkhorst, F.

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Brunner, S.

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Buchholz, S.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Buettner, R.

Checkpoint Inhibition Leads to a Reduction of Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Growth

Buntschu, P.

Endovascular Management of an Occluding Thrombus in the Thoracic Aorta: An Uncommon Complication after Open Surgery for Aortic Coarctation

Burger, H.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Burghard, A.

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

Burri, M.

Life Expectancy of Survivors of Type A Aortic Dissection: A Comparison with the General Population Over a Period of 40 Years

Buschmann, K.

Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Endocarditis: The Optimal Moment for a Successful Surgical Treatment?

Surgery for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Endocarditis—A Single-Center Series

Is the Surgical Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological Valves a Treatment Option in Patients with BMI >40 kg/m²?

The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Busk, H.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Butter, C.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Buz, S.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Positive Remodeling of the Aorta Using Bare Metal Stent in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Camboni, D.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Carls, E.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Castro, L.

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Heparin Bridging or Continuation of Oral Anticoagulation for Transvenous Lead Extraction?

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

Cattaneo, G.

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Cebotari, S.

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Cesarovich, N.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Cesnjevar, R.

Long-Term Outcome after Pulmonary Artery Debanding

Anatomical Correction for Left Superior Vena Cava Related Obstruction—A “Novel” Surgical Technique Using Just Native Tissue

“Goal-Directed Perfusion” during Biventricular Repair of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomalies—Technical Challenge or Easy to Achieve?

Double Outlet Right Ventricle—Follow-up and Outcome after Surgical Repair

Chaban, R.

Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Endocarditis: The Optimal Moment for a Successful Surgical Treatment?

Chatterjee, A.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Chekhoeva, A.

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Chen, Z.

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Cho, M.-Y.

Single-Center Experience with the Matrix Patch and Its Application in Congenital Heart Surgery

Choi, Y.-H.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Christ, H.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Christ, T.

Functional In Vitro Myocardial Performance in Patients with Aortic Disease

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Claus, T.

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Proper Selection of the Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedures Is Key to Success

Cleuziou, J.

Long-Term Outcome after Mitral Valve Repair in Children Up to the Age of 10 Years

Influence of Shunt Type on Pulmonary Artery Growth after Norwood Procedure

Autotissue Matrix Patch for Aortic Arch Reconstruction in Congenital Heart Disease—Histology of a Series of Human Explants

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Colvin, R.B.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Conradi, L.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Technical Aspects of Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Single-Center Experience

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Impact of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on Inflammatory, Coagulatory, and Functional Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Analysis

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Cordova-Palomera, A.

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Cremer, J.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation—Macroscopic and Histologic Findings after Up to 8 Weeks Follow-up

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Creutzenberg, M.

Early Experience with a Novel Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Prosthesis

Cuculi, F.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Cuhaj, C.

The Impact of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Therapy on Outcome and Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Culmsee, C.

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Cüre, E.

The Effect of Topical Vancomycin Treatment against Sternal Wound Infection in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Cvetkovič, T.

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Cvitkovic, T.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Czerny, M.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Aortic Dissection Rethought: A New Classification System Adding Clarity and Allowing Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality

Dakkak, R. A.

Incidence, Dynamics, and Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury following CABG and Postoperative Coronary Angiogram: A Comprehensive Analysis of 242 Patients

Dalen, M.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Dalla, R. Pozza

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Dalyanoglu, H.

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

Damjanovic, D.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Dandel, M.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Danner, B.

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Danner, C. B.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Darwisch, A.

Surgical Management of Complications Related to Laser Lead Extraction

Dashkevich, A.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Davierwala, P.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Debl, K.

Early Experience with a Novel Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Prosthesis

De Feo, M.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Dehnadi, A.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

de la, J. M. Fuente

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Dell'Aquila, M. A.

Incidence, Dynamics, and Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury following CABG and Postoperative Coronary Angiogram: A Comprehensive Analysis of 242 Patients

del Nido, P.

Ventricular Dominance and Cardiac Morphology as Independent Predictors of the Outcome of Fontan Procedures—A Single-Center Experience

Preventing Right Heart Failure in Pressure-Overload Hypertrophy through Transplantation of Autologous Mitochondria

Demal, J.T.

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Early Outcome of Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedures as Redo Operation

Standardized Evaluation after Frozen Elephant Trunk Implantation According with the International Aortic Arch Surgery Study Group Recommendations

The Aortic Center Approach—Reinterventions after Frozen Elephant Trunk Surgery

Demetz, E.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Denke, M.

ECLS and ECMO in HIT II Patients: Is Direct Thrombin-Antagonism A Safe Strategy?

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Deppe, A.-C.

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Desai, N.

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Deschka, H.

The Effect of Different Cannulation Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Postcardiotomy Patients

Effects of Levosimendan Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation after Cardiac Surgery

Long-Term Results of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Free Immunosuppression Using Everolimus after Heart Transplantation

De Simone, R.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Detter, C.

Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes after Surgical Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

In-hospital Outcome and Risk Predictors of Mortality after Redo Aortic Valve Surgery

New Repair Technique of Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) of Mitral Valve in Patient with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM): A Case Report

Impact of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on Inflammatory, Coagulatory, and Functional Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Analysis

Early Outcome of Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedures as Redo Operation

Standardized Evaluation after Frozen Elephant Trunk Implantation According with the International Aortic Arch Surgery Study Group Recommendations

The Aortic Center Approach—Reinterventions after Frozen Elephant Trunk Surgery

Deuschl, F.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Dewald, O.

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Diab, H. A.

Sutureless versus Catheter-Based Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Hemodynamic Performance and the Effect of Explanting the Native Valve

Diab, M.

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Dib, B.

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Diegeler, A.

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Diel, P.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Dieterlen, M.-T.

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Dieterlen, T. M.

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Dimitriou, M. A.

Open Aortic Arch Repair by Frozen Elephant Trunk: Single-Center Experience in 300 Patients

Disqué, C.

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Distler, J.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Inhibition of the wnt Pathway as an Option for Preventing Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy

Dittrich, S.

Anatomical Correction for Left Superior Vena Cava Related Obstruction—A “Novel” Surgical Technique Using Just Native Tissue

Double Outlet Right Ventricle—Follow-up and Outcome after Surgical Repair

Djordjevic, I.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Dobrev, D.

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Doenst, T.

Mechanical Unloading of the Human Left Ventricle Reduces Maximal Respiratory Chain Capacity but Optimizes ATP Producing Machinery

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Current Surgical Treatment Strategies of Pleural Empyema

Surgical Treatment of the Sternoclavicular Joint Disease and SAPHO Syndrome

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Influence of Exercise Capacity on Tolerance of Ischemia Reperfusion or Pressure Overload

Detrimental Effects of Metformin on Mitochondrial Function in Healthy Rats

Uniportal, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Over 300 Consecutive Patients with Varying Pathologies

Differential Effects of Exercise on Interfibrillar and Subsarcolemmal Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria

Differences in Skeletal and Heart Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Response to Intrinsic and Acquired Exercise Capacity

IGF-1 Receptor Inhibition Causes Reversible Cardiac Atrophy and Contractile Dysfunction

Mitochondrial Function of the Failing Human Heart Shows Regional Differences

Doerr, F.

Checkpoint Inhibition Leads to a Reduction of Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Growth

Meta-analysis of 10,620 Patients: Inferior Survival after Sublobar Lung Resection in NSCLC

It Is Worth Operating Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Postoperative Termination of Tobacco Smoke Improves Quality of Life and Lung Capacity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Dogan, G.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Dogru, C.

Seven Years’ Experience in Laser Lead Extraction in Lead Endocarditis

Dohle, D.S.

Surgery for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Endocarditis—A Single-Center Series

Is the Surgical Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological Valves a Treatment Option in Patients with BMI >40 kg/m²?

Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes after Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection

Dohle, K.

Is the Surgical Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological Valves a Treatment Option in Patients with BMI >40 kg/m²?

Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Dolce, B.

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Doll, N.

Freedom from Aortic Valve–Related Reoperation and Long-Term Survival after the David Procedure: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Patients

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Döllinger, M.

Direct Ex Vivo Measurement of the Real Geometric Orifice Area to Assess the Hemodynamic Performance of Bioprosthetic Heart Valves

Dominik, E.

Why Say Never—Ablation of “Permanent” Atrial Fibrillation?

Donker, D.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Dormann, C.

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Dörr, F.

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Doss, M.

Self-expanding Devices for Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: The Evolution Goes On

Up to 7-Year Follow-up of Bicuspid Aortic Valves (BAV) Undergoing TAVI versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

Dreher, L.

Altered Electrophysiological Remodeling Induced by Mechanical Unloading in Phospholamban Deficient Mice

Dreizler, T.

Minimal-Invasive Aspiration Procedure Based on a Venovenous Extracorporeal Circuit for Removal of Thrombi or Vegetations

Dudde, F.

Mid-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Annuloplasty in Type I versus Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Duebener, L.

Does Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding in Norwood Patients Adversely Affect the Branch Pulmonary Artery Size? An Outcome Comparison with Primary Norwood Patients

Duerr, D. G.

Surgical Revascularization of Chronically Occluded Coronary Arteries—Is It Worth the Effort?

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Dumfarth, J.

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Dushaj, S.

Intraoperative Endoluminal Quality Control of Saphenous Vein Grafts with Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Dzemali, O.

Intraoperative Endoluminal Quality Control of Saphenous Vein Grafts with Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Easo, J.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Is Training in Cardiac Surgery Dangerous to the Patients? A Retrospective Study with 1071 Propensity Score-Matched Subjects

Ebel, N.

Direct Ex Vivo Measurement of the Real Geometric Orifice Area to Assess the Hemodynamic Performance of Bioprosthetic Heart Valves

Patient-Tailored Silicone Plug for HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation

Eggert-Doktor, D.

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Eghbalzadeh, K.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Ehmke, H.

Altered Electrophysiological Remodeling Induced by Mechanical Unloading in Phospholamban Deficient Mice

Ehrlich, W.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Eichinger, S.

Ideal Timing for Surgical Treatment in Endocarditis Patients with Recent Cerebral Embolization

Eichinger, W.

Ideal Timing for Surgical Treatment in Endocarditis Patients with Recent Cerebral Embolization

Eide, A.M.

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

El-Armouche, A.

Altered Electrophysiological Remodeling Induced by Mechanical Unloading in Phospholamban Deficient Mice

El Beyrouti, H.

Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Treatment with Methylene Blue Increases Apoptosis of and Transmigration of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells through Human Renal Cells

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes after Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection

Is Treatment of LVAD Thrombosis with rTPA a True Alternative to Pump Exchange?

Elfarra, H.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

El Gabry, M.

Open Aortic Arch Repair by Frozen Elephant Trunk: Single-Center Experience in 300 Patients

El Mehsen, M.

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes after Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection

Emani, S.

Ventricular Dominance and Cardiac Morphology as Independent Predictors of the Outcome of Fontan Procedures—A Single-Center Experience

Emmert, Y. M.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Emrich, F.

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Engelbrecht, B.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Engin, C.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Ennker, J.

Is Training in Cardiac Surgery Dangerous to the Patients? A Retrospective Study with 1071 Propensity Score-Matched Subjects

Ensminger, S.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Inhibition of the wnt Pathway as an Option for Preventing Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy

Erb, M.

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Proper Selection of the Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedures Is Key to Success

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Ereva, M.

Mechanical versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: 25 Years of Experience in Over 2,000 Patients

Erlebach, M.

Transcatheter Treatment of Balloon-Expandable Valve Structural Degeneration: A Single-Center Case Series

Erler, S.

Seven Years’ Experience in Laser Lead Extraction in Lead Endocarditis

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Degenerated Stentless Aortic Xenografts

Esaki, J.

Comparison of 5-Year Outcomes after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Very Old Patients with Triple-Vessel or Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

Eschenbach, L.

Transcatheter Treatment of Balloon-Expandable Valve Structural Degeneration: A Single-Center Case Series

Eschenhagen, T.

Functional In Vitro Myocardial Performance in Patients with Aortic Disease

The Role of the Mechanorezeptor Piezo2 in Cardiac Mechanosensation

Eschlböck, S.

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

Etz, D. C.

AGE and RAGE in the Aortic Aneurysm of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

miR 29 and MMP-2 in the Proximal Aortic Aneurysm of BAV Patients: Worth a Try?

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Eulert-Grehn, J.

Minimal-Invasive Aspiration Procedure Based on a Venovenous Extracorporeal Circuit for Removal of Thrombi or Vegetations

Ewais, E.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Fabry, T.

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Faerber, G.

Mechanical Unloading of the Human Left Ventricle Reduces Maximal Respiratory Chain Capacity but Optimizes ATP Producing Machinery

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Mitochondrial Function of the Failing Human Heart Shows Regional Differences

Falk, C.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Falk, V.

Minimal-Invasive Aspiration Procedure Based on a Venovenous Extracorporeal Circuit for Removal of Thrombi or Vegetations

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

A Monocyte Inspired Guiding System: Targeting of Exosomes to Ischemia Activated Microvascular Endothelium

Controlled Epicardial Angiogenic Factor Stimulation for Improved Cardiac Regeneration upon Infarction via a Novel Biologic Patch

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Positive Remodeling of the Aorta Using Bare Metal Stent in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Farag, M.

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Fassunke, J.

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Fastenau, R.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Feldmann, C.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Fiane, A.

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Fiane, E. A.

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Figiel, J.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Fimmers, R.

Retrograde Autologous Priming in Surgery of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Fischbein, M.

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Fischer, M.

Early Experience with a Novel Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Prosthesis

Use of a Large-Bore Percutaneous Vascular Closure Device after va-ECMO Therapy

Fischlein, T.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair Using Internal Ring Annuloplasty

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Fischmeister, R.

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Flammer, J. A.

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Fleck, T.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Fleischhauer, J.

Risk Stratification in Heart Transplantation According to Donor and Recipient Risk Factors

Fleischmann, K. B.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Fleischmann, T.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Fleissner, F.

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Flörchinger, B.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Foltan, M.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Förster, K.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Francesco, N.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Frank, M.

Off-pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Chordae: Echo Data, Results, and Follow-up in 24 Patients

Franz, M.

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Frauenfelder, T.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Freifrau, E. v. Rössing

Short-Term Outcome after Centrifugal Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Comparing the HeartWare, HVAD, and Abbot Heartmate III

Frensch, A. F.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Frenzel, S.

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Frerker, C.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Friedrich, C.

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Friehs, I.

Preventing Right Heart Failure in Pressure-Overload Hypertrophy through Transplantation of Autologous Mitochondria

Fritzsche, D.

Veins, Box, and Beyond: Are Two Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Energy Sources Better than One?

Fuchs, F.

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Fuchs, U.

Risk Stratification in Heart Transplantation According to Donor and Recipient Risk Factors

Fujita, B.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Funkat, K. A.

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Gajawada, P.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Gall, C.

Double Outlet Right Ventricle—Follow-up and Outcome after Surgical Repair

Garbade, J.

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Garcia, A. Duran

Inducible Differentiation of iPS-Derived Cardiomyocyte Precursor Cells into Cardiomyocytes Using Biomimetic shRNA Technology

A Monocyte Inspired Guiding System: Targeting of Exosomes to Ischemia Activated Microvascular Endothelium

Garnier, A.

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Gassa, A.

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Meta-analysis of 10,620 Patients: Inferior Survival after Sublobar Lung Resection in NSCLC

It Is Worth Operating Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Postoperative Termination of Tobacco Smoke Improves Quality of Life and Lung Capacity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Gasser, S.

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Gatti, G.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Gavazzoni, M.

Single-Center Experience with Catheter-Based Tricuspid Valve Replacement with NaviGate Bioprosthesis for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Genoni, M.

Intraoperative Endoluminal Quality Control of Saphenous Vein Grafts with Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Georgiev, S.

Influence of Shunt Type on Pulmonary Artery Growth after Norwood Procedure

Gestrich, C.

Surgical Revascularization of Chronically Occluded Coronary Arteries—Is It Worth the Effort?

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Ghaffari, N.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Ghazy, A.

Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Endocarditis: The Optimal Moment for a Successful Surgical Treatment?

Ghazy, T.

Sutureless versus Catheter-Based Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Hemodynamic Performance and the Effect of Explanting the Native Valve

Gherli, R.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Girdauskas, E.

Outcome of Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients with Mild or Moderate Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Mid-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Annuloplasty in Type I versus Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Concomitant Surgery of Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation—An Increase in Perioperative Risk for Elderly Patients?

Functional In Vitro Myocardial Performance in Patients with Aortic Disease

Internal versus External Annuloplasty in Aortic Valve Repair: Implications from MS-CT Data

Impact of Postoperative Annular Diameter on Mid-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair

Long-Term Outcome after Biological Aortic Valve Replacement in Young Adults

Impact of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on Inflammatory, Coagulatory, and Functional Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Analysis

Expression Patterns of Circulating microRNAs in Different Valvulo-aortic Phenotypes

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Glauber, M.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair Using Internal Ring Annuloplasty

Glöckler, M.

Anatomical Correction for Left Superior Vena Cava Related Obstruction—A “Novel” Surgical Technique Using Just Native Tissue

Double Outlet Right Ventricle—Follow-up and Outcome after Surgical Repair

Goecke, T.

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Gollmann-Tepeköylü, C.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Golombek, S.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

Gomez, C.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Gonzalez-Lopez, D.

IGF-1 Receptor Inhibition Causes Reversible Cardiac Atrophy and Contractile Dysfunction

Görlach, G.

Good University Teaching Inspires Medical Students for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Gosau, N.

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Heparin Bridging or Continuation of Oral Anticoagulation for Transvenous Lead Extraction?

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

Gossen, M.

Inducible Differentiation of iPS-Derived Cardiomyocyte Precursor Cells into Cardiomyocytes Using Biomimetic shRNA Technology

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Direct Genetic and/or Pharmacologic Reprogramming for Creation of Cardiomyocytes: Is It Real?

Gossling, A.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Gottschalk, A.

The Effect of Different Cannulation Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Postcardiotomy Patients

Effects of Levosimendan Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation after Cardiac Surgery

Goumans, M.-J.

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Grab, M.

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Grabenwöger, M.

The Impact of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Therapy on Outcome and Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Graber, M.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Graf, H.

Permanent Pacemaker Requirement after Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Grahn, H.

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Greutmann, M.

Endovascular Management of an Occluding Thrombus in the Thoracic Aorta: An Uncommon Complication after Open Surgery for Aortic Coarctation

Grieshaber, P.

Why Say Never—Ablation of “Permanent” Atrial Fibrillation?

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with or without Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Levosimendan during Cardiac Surgery Deteriorates Cardiac Function in Rats

Good University Teaching Inspires Medical Students for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Crystalloid versus Blood Cardioplegia

Grimm, M.

Partial Upper Sternotomy versus full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Survival Benefit of Extracorporeal Life Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Grohmann, J.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Gross, T.

Internal versus External Annuloplasty in Aortic Valve Repair: Implications from MS-CT Data

Expression Patterns of Circulating microRNAs in Different Valvulo-aortic Phenotypes

Grossman, M.

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Gruszczynski, M.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Guariento, A.

Ventricular Dominance and Cardiac Morphology as Independent Predictors of the Outcome of Fontan Procedures—A Single-Center Experience

Preventing Right Heart Failure in Pressure-Overload Hypertrophy through Transplantation of Autologous Mitochondria

Guenther, A.

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Guenther, S.

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Guidotti, A.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Gülmez, G.

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Gummert, J.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with or without Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Short-Term Outcome after Centrifugal Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Comparing the HeartWare, HVAD, and Abbot Heartmate III

Risk Stratification in Heart Transplantation According to Donor and Recipient Risk Factors

Günther, S.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

Guo, Y.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Gustafsson, F.

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Güthoff, S.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Haake, N.

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Haas, N.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Haase, R.

Clinical Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Comparison of Six Contemporary Bovine Aortic Valve Prostheses

Haba, H.

Elephant Trunk Technique versus J Graft Open Stent Graft at Distal Anastomosis of Total Arch Replacement

Haberstroh, J.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Haensig, M.

Single-Center 10-Year Experience with Iliac Branch Device for the Treatment of Iliac Aneurysms

Hagl, C.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Permanent Pacemaker Requirement after Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Impact of Preoperative Functional Status on the Health-Related Quality of Life after Cardiac Surgery—A Prospective Study

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Hahn, A.

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Hakami, L.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Hakim-Meibodi, K.

Short-Term Outcome after Centrifugal Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Comparing the HeartWare, HVAD, and Abbot Heartmate III

Risk Stratification in Heart Transplantation According to Donor and Recipient Risk Factors

Hakmi, S.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Outcome Predictors for Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Mitral Valve Surgery

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Heparin Bridging or Continuation of Oral Anticoagulation for Transvenous Lead Extraction?

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

Halbe, M.

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Haldenwang, L. P.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Outcomes after More Than 500 Implants

Hallensleben, M.

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Halmágyi, L.

Off-pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Chordae: Echo Data, Results, and Follow-up in 24 Patients

Hamdoun, H.

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in LVAD-Driveline Infections: Initial Single-Center Experience

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Hamiko, M.

Retrograde Autologous Priming in Surgery of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Hamm, C.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Hamouda, K.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Hanekamp, M. I.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Haneya, A.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Hanka, I.

Deletion of M33 Chemokine Receptor Leads to Decreased Levels of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Tracheal Transplant Model

Hanke, J.

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Hanke, S. J.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Hanuna, M.

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

Hara, H.

Comparison of 5-Year Outcomes after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Very Old Patients with Triple-Vessel or Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

Harringer, W.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Hartmann, C.

Mechanical versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: 25 Years of Experience in Over 2,000 Patients

Hartrumpf, M.

Improved Performance of the PIZZA Valve through Variation of Leaflet Overlapping

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation as Valve in Valve in Degenerated Stentless Bioprothesis—Feasible or Not?

Clinical Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Comparison of Six Contemporary Bovine Aortic Valve Prostheses

Proper Selection of the Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedures Is Key to Success

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Reduction of Restoring Force of Tubing through Prolonged Use in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines Leads to Decrease of Effective Output

Hata, M.

Elephant Trunk Technique versus J Graft Open Stent Graft at Distal Anastomosis of Total Arch Replacement

Hatam, N.

Evaluation of Left Ventricular Myocardial Work Performance in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Pilot Study

Haunschild, J.

AGE and RAGE in the Aortic Aneurysm of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

miR 29 and MMP-2 in the Proximal Aortic Aneurysm of BAV Patients: Worth a Try?

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Haupt, B.

Minimal-Invasive Aspiration Procedure Based on a Venovenous Extracorporeal Circuit for Removal of Thrombi or Vegetations

Häussler, A.

Intraoperative Endoluminal Quality Control of Saphenous Vein Grafts with Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Haverich, A.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement (David I Procedure) in Pediatric Patients: Midterm Outcome

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Initial Experience with the “Early Surgical Exposure and Assessment” (EASE) Program: Early Training Leads to Rapid Improvement of Technical Skills and High Motivation in Residents and Students to Follow an Academic Surgical Career

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Hayward, C.

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Heep, M.

Levosimendan during Cardiac Surgery Deteriorates Cardiac Function in Rats

Cardiac Surgery in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Crystalloid versus Blood Cardioplegia

Hegazy, Y.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Heim, C.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Deletion of M33 Chemokine Receptor Leads to Decreased Levels of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Tracheal Transplant Model

Patient-Tailored Silicone Plug for HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation

Inhibition of the wnt Pathway as an Option for Preventing Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy

Heimeshoff, J.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Initial Experience with the “Early Surgical Exposure and Assessment” (EASE) Program: Early Training Leads to Rapid Improvement of Technical Skills and High Motivation in Residents and Students to Follow an Academic Surgical Career

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Heinen, S.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Heinisch, P.

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Heiser, L.

AGE and RAGE in the Aortic Aneurysm of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Hekmat, K.

Checkpoint Inhibition Leads to a Reduction of Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Growth

Meta-analysis of 10,620 Patients: Inferior Survival after Sublobar Lung Resection in NSCLC

It Is Worth Operating Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Postoperative Termination of Tobacco Smoke Improves Quality of Life and Lung Capacity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Held, U.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Heldwein, M.

Meta-analysis of 10,620 Patients: Inferior Survival after Sublobar Lung Resection in NSCLC

It Is Worth Operating Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Postoperative Termination of Tobacco Smoke Improves Quality of Life and Lung Capacity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Heller, S.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Hemmer, W.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Freedom from Aortic Valve–Related Reoperation and Long-Term Survival after the David Procedure: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Patients

Hermanns, W.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Herold, U.

Life Expectancy of Survivors of Type A Aortic Dissection: A Comparison with the General Population Over a Period of 40 Years

Herrera, A. Martin

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Herrmann, F.

Permanent Pacemaker Requirement after Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Hess, M.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Heßling, G.

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Heyne, E.

Mechanical Unloading of the Human Left Ventricle Reduces Maximal Respiratory Chain Capacity but Optimizes ATP Producing Machinery

Detrimental Effects of Metformin on Mitochondrial Function in Healthy Rats

Differential Effects of Exercise on Interfibrillar and Subsarcolemmal Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria

Differences in Skeletal and Heart Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Response to Intrinsic and Acquired Exercise Capacity

Mitochondrial Function of the Failing Human Heart Shows Regional Differences

Hilker, M.

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Early Experience with a Novel Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Prosthesis

Use of a Large-Bore Percutaneous Vascular Closure Device after va-ECMO Therapy

Hillebrand, J.

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

Hinke, M.

Cardiac Surgery in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Crystalloid versus Blood Cardioplegia

Hinz, J.

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Hirao, S.

Comparison of 5-Year Outcomes after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Very Old Patients with Triple-Vessel or Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

Hiroyuki, H.

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Hirsch, J.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Hirt, M.

The Role of the Mechanorezeptor Piezo2 in Cardiac Mechanosensation

Hoechter, D.

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Hoefer, D.

Partial Upper Sternotomy versus full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Hoeffler, K.

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Hoffmeier, A.

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

Hofmann, M.

Endovascular Management of an Occluding Thrombus in the Thoracic Aorta: An Uncommon Complication after Open Surgery for Aortic Coarctation

Höhling, I.

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

Höhn, R.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Holfeld, J.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Holst, T.

Impact of Postoperative Annular Diameter on Mid-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair

Holzamer, A.

Early Experience with a Novel Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Prosthesis

Use of a Large-Bore Percutaneous Vascular Closure Device after va-ECMO Therapy

Holzhey, D.

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Holzhey, M. D.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Hörer, J.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Hori, Y.

Comparison of 5-Year Outcomes after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Very Old Patients with Triple-Vessel or Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

Horke, A.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Horke, K.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Horndasch, M.

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Horvath, V.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Hou, Y.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Hoyer, A.

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Hrytsyna, Y.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Hübler, M.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Huenges, K.

Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation—Macroscopic and Histologic Findings after Up to 8 Weeks Follow-up

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Imam, A. Chasan

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

Immohr, M.

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Inderbitzin, D.

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Irqsusi, M.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Impact of Aortic Pathology on Stent-Graft-Induced Postimplantation Syndrome

Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 and Tissue Inhibitors 1 and 2 in Mitral Valve Disease—Indicators for Progression of the Disease?

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Ismail, I.

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Ister, D.

Off-pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Chordae: Echo Data, Results, and Follow-up in 24 Patients

Ius, F.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Jack, T.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Jacoub, K.

Mechanical Unloading of the Human Left Ventricle Reduces Maximal Respiratory Chain Capacity but Optimizes ATP Producing Machinery

Jakob, H.

Open Aortic Arch Repair by Frozen Elephant Trunk: Single-Center Experience in 300 Patients

Jansson, K.

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Jansz, P.

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Januszewska, K.

Extracardiac Conduit versus Lateral Atrial Tunnel Fontan Operation—Analysis of the Mid-term Complications

Jawad, K.

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Jebran, A.F.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Jenke, A.

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Jessl, J.

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Jiang, W.

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Jorde, U.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Josic, T.

Up to 7-Year Follow-up of Bicuspid Aortic Valves (BAV) Undergoing TAVI versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

Joskowiak, D.

Impact of Preoperative Functional Status on the Health-Related Quality of Life after Cardiac Surgery—A Prospective Study

Juchem, G.

Permanent Pacemaker Requirement after Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Impact of Preoperative Functional Status on the Health-Related Quality of Life after Cardiac Surgery—A Prospective Study

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Juraszek, A.

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Jürchott, K.

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Jux, C.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Kaiser, S.

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Kalbacher, D.

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Kališnik, J.

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Kallenbach, K.

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Kamla, C.

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Kappert, U.

Right Anterior Minithoracotomy Can Be Established as a Standard Approach for Isolated Aortic Valve Surgery

Sutureless versus Catheter-Based Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Hemodynamic Performance and the Effect of Explanting the Native Valve

Karck, M.

Mechanical versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: 25 Years of Experience in Over 2,000 Patients

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Kari, A. F.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Kari, F.

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Katsoutas, K.

Effects of TGFβ Stimulation in Aortic Valvular Interstitial Cells Are Altered in Hypoxia

Katus, H.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Kaufeld, T.

Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement (David I Procedure) in Pediatric Patients: Midterm Outcome

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Kawai, T.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Keim, S.

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Kempfert, J.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Kervan, U.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Keweloh, B.

Veins, Box, and Beyond: Are Two Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Energy Sources Better than One?

Khaladj, N.

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Khalikov, A.

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Khalil, M.

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Khattab, A. M.

Can We Predict the Safety of Anticoagulation Therapy Cessation in HeartMate II Patients?

Comparison of Hemocompatibility-Related Adverse Events between HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Kiefer, P.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Comparison of Cardiac Rhythm Device Surgery with Interrupted and Continued Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Implanted Ventricular Assist Device

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Kim, K. W.

Self-expanding Devices for Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: The Evolution Goes On

Up to 7-Year Follow-up of Bicuspid Aortic Valves (BAV) Undergoing TAVI versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Kimura, N.

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Kirchhoff, F.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Initial Experience with the “Early Surgical Exposure and Assessment” (EASE) Program: Early Training Leads to Rapid Improvement of Technical Skills and High Motivation in Residents and Students to Follow an Academic Surgical Career

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Kirchmair, E.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Kirov, H.

Mechanical Unloading of the Human Left Ventricle Reduces Maximal Respiratory Chain Capacity but Optimizes ATP Producing Machinery

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Kirsten, H.

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Kiski, D.

Extracardiac Conduit versus Lateral Atrial Tunnel Fontan Operation—Analysis of the Mid-term Complications

Kistner, J.

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Kizner, L.

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Klein, C.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Klein, O.

Controlled Epicardial Angiogenic Factor Stimulation for Improved Cardiac Regeneration upon Infarction via a Novel Biologic Patch

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Kleinerüschkamp, F.

Extracardiac Conduit versus Lateral Atrial Tunnel Fontan Operation—Analysis of the Mid-term Complications

Klokocovnic, T.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair Using Internal Ring Annuloplasty

Klokocovnik, T.

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Klose, K.

A Monocyte Inspired Guiding System: Targeting of Exosomes to Ischemia Activated Microvascular Endothelium

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Direct Genetic and/or Pharmacologic Reprogramming for Creation of Cardiomyocytes: Is It Real?

Kloth, B.

Functional In Vitro Myocardial Performance in Patients with Aortic Disease

The Role of the Mechanorezeptor Piezo2 in Cardiac Mechanosensation

Klotz, S.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Klymiuk, N.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Kmiec, L.

Use of a Large-Bore Percutaneous Vascular Closure Device after va-ECMO Therapy

Knapp, F.

Modifying Epicardial PCSK9 Expression to Protect Cardiac Function?

Knappe, D.

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Knaut, M.

Surgical Management of Complications Related to Laser Lead Extraction

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Explantation: What Happens after Device Removal? Perioperative Management of Pocket Infections

Clinical Outcome after Transvenous Lead Extraction Due to Endocarditis

Knierim, J.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Kniesburges, S.

Direct Ex Vivo Measurement of the Real Geometric Orifice Area to Assess the Hemodynamic Performance of Bioprosthetic Heart Valves

Knirsch, W.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Knofel, A.-K.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Knorr, J. I.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Knosalla, C.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Kobza, R.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Koch, L.G.

Influence of Exercise Capacity on Tolerance of Ischemia Reperfusion or Pressure Overload

Differential Effects of Exercise on Interfibrillar and Subsarcolemmal Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria

Differences in Skeletal and Heart Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Response to Intrinsic and Acquired Exercise Capacity

Köditz, H.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Koehne, J.

Up to 7-Year Follow-up of Bicuspid Aortic Valves (BAV) Undergoing TAVI versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

Kofler, M.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Kohistani, Z.

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Kölbel, T.

The Aortic Center Approach—Reinterventions after Frozen Elephant Trunk Surgery

Kondov, S.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Kondruweit, M.

Direct Ex Vivo Measurement of the Real Geometric Orifice Area to Assess the Hemodynamic Performance of Bioprosthetic Heart Valves

Patient-Tailored Silicone Plug for HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation

König, F.

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

Koriem, M.

Seven Years’ Experience in Laser Lead Extraction in Lead Endocarditis

Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Degenerated Stentless Aortic Xenografts

Korkmaz-Icöz, S.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Kornberger, A.

Transapical Off-Pump Neochord Alone versus Combined Neochord/Transcatheter Repair for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Treatment with Methylene Blue Increases Apoptosis of and Transmigration of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells through Human Renal Cells

Is Treatment of LVAD Thrombosis with rTPA a True Alternative to Pump Exchange?

Korte, W.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement (David I Procedure) in Pediatric Patients: Midterm Outcome

Initial Experience with the “Early Surgical Exposure and Assessment” (EASE) Program: Early Training Leads to Rapid Improvement of Technical Skills and High Motivation in Residents and Students to Follow an Academic Surgical Career

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Krajewski, S.

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Kramer, H.

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Krämer, J.

“Goal-Directed Perfusion” during Biventricular Repair of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomalies—Technical Challenge or Easy to Achieve?

Krane, M.

Excellent Hemodynamic Results in Patients Undergoing the Ozaki Procedure for Aortic Valve Reconstruction within the First Year

Underweight or Obesity Paradox: Do BMI Classifications Predict Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery?

Is There a Difference in the Long-Term Results after Repair of Tricuspid and Bicuspid Aortic Valves?

Life Expectancy of Survivors of Type A Aortic Dissection: A Comparison with the General Population Over a Period of 40 Years

Krapf, C.

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Krastev, H.

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Kratz, P.

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Kreibich, M.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Aortic Dissection Rethought: A New Classification System Adding Clarity and Allowing Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality

Kreuder, J.

Good University Teaching Inspires Medical Students for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Kreuzer, K.

Detrimental Effects of Metformin on Mitochondrial Function in Healthy Rats

Krieg, K.

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Kroegel, C.

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Krogmann, H.

Long-Term Outcome after Biological Aortic Valve Replacement in Young Adults

Krohm, S.

Impact of Postoperative Annular Diameter on Mid-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair

Kroll, J.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Krüger, B.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Krüger, H.

Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement (David I Procedure) in Pediatric Patients: Midterm Outcome

Krüger, T.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in LVAD-Driveline Infections: Initial Single-Center Experience

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Ksellmann, A.

Does Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding in Norwood Patients Adversely Affect the Branch Pulmonary Artery Size? An Outcome Comparison with Primary Norwood Patients

Kubicki, R.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Kuckhahn, A.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Deletion of M33 Chemokine Receptor Leads to Decreased Levels of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Tracheal Transplant Model

Inhibition of the wnt Pathway as an Option for Preventing Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy

Kuehn, C.

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Kuehnel, R.-U.

Clinical Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Comparison of Six Contemporary Bovine Aortic Valve Prostheses

Proper Selection of the Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedures Is Key to Success

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Kühn, C.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Kühnel, R.-U.

Improved Performance of the PIZZA Valve through Variation of Leaflet Overlapping

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation as Valve in Valve in Degenerated Stentless Bioprothesis—Feasible or Not?

Reduction of Restoring Force of Tubing through Prolonged Use in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines Leads to Decrease of Effective Output

Kukucka, M.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Kuntze, T.

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Kurtz, A.

Inducible Differentiation of iPS-Derived Cardiomyocyte Precursor Cells into Cardiomyocytes Using Biomimetic shRNA Technology

Kutschka, I.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Kuwata, S.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Labalestier, R.

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Lagemann, D.

Surgical Revascularization of Chronically Occluded Coronary Arteries—Is It Worth the Effort?

Landwehr, S.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Lang, L.

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Lang, N.

Long-Term Outcome after Mitral Valve Repair in Children Up to the Age of 10 Years

Lange, R.

Cerebral Embolic Protection in TAVR: How Many Patients Are Eligible for the Implantation of a Two-Filter System?

Long-Term Outcome after Mitral Valve Repair in Children Up to the Age of 10 Years

Excellent Hemodynamic Results in Patients Undergoing the Ozaki Procedure for Aortic Valve Reconstruction within the First Year

Influence of Shunt Type on Pulmonary Artery Growth after Norwood Procedure

Underweight or Obesity Paradox: Do BMI Classifications Predict Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery?

Is There a Difference in the Long-Term Results after Repair of Tricuspid and Bicuspid Aortic Valves?

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Life Expectancy of Survivors of Type A Aortic Dissection: A Comparison with the General Population Over a Period of 40 Years

Transcatheter Treatment of Balloon-Expandable Valve Structural Degeneration: A Single-Center Case Series

Längin, M.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Lanmüller, P.

Minimal-Invasive Aspiration Procedure Based on a Venovenous Extracorporeal Circuit for Removal of Thrombi or Vegetations

Lapusca, R.

Preventing Right Heart Failure in Pressure-Overload Hypertrophy through Transplantation of Autologous Mitochondria

Lausberg, F. H.

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Laux, M.

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Clinical Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Comparison of Six Contemporary Bovine Aortic Valve Prostheses

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Lehmann, S.

Comparison of Cardiac Rhythm Device Surgery with Interrupted and Continued Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Implanted Ventricular Assist Device

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Lehmann, T.

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Lehner, A.

Extracardiac Conduit versus Lateral Atrial Tunnel Fontan Operation—Analysis of the Mid-term Complications

Leistner, M.

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Lemme, F.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Lener, D.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Leontyev, S.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Lescan, M.

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Leyh, R.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Li, L.

Modifying Epicardial PCSK9 Expression to Protect Cardiac Function?

Liakopoulos, O.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Lichtenberg, A.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Effects of TGFβ Stimulation in Aortic Valvular Interstitial Cells Are Altered in Hypoxia

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Liebetrau, C.

Self-expanding Devices for Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: The Evolution Goes On

Up to 7-Year Follow-up of Bicuspid Aortic Valves (BAV) Undergoing TAVI versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

Liebrich, M.

Freedom from Aortic Valve–Related Reoperation and Long-Term Survival after the David Procedure: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Patients

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Lim, S.

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Linder, M.

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

Lindner, D.

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Lipiski, M.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Liu, Y.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Lobenwein, D.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Löblein, H.

Intraoperative Endoluminal Quality Control of Saphenous Vein Grafts with Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Loforte, A.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Loganathan, S.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Loger, K.

Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation—Macroscopic and Histologic Findings after Up to 8 Weeks Follow-up

Lörchner, H.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Lubos, E.

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Ludwig, S.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Lunz, D.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Lutter, G.

Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation—Macroscopic and Histologic Findings after Up to 8 Weeks Follow-up

Lutzmann, I.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Ly, J. T.

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Maali, A.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Mach, M.

The Impact of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Therapy on Outcome and Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Madej, T.

Surgical Management of Complications Related to Laser Lead Extraction

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Explantation: What Happens after Device Removal? Perioperative Management of Pocket Infections

Clinical Outcome after Transvenous Lead Extraction Due to Endocarditis

Mader, N.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Madrahimov, N.

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Madsen, C. J.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Maercks, M.

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Magyar, A.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Mahnken, H. A.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Maier, L.

Current Surgical Treatment Strategies of Pleural Empyema

Maier, S.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Maisano, F.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Single-Center Experience with Catheter-Based Tricuspid Valve Replacement with NaviGate Bioprosthesis for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Malbon, A.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Malec, E.

Extracardiac Conduit versus Lateral Atrial Tunnel Fontan Operation—Analysis of the Mid-term Complications

Manka, R.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Mann, V.

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Mansouri, L. A.

Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 and Tissue Inhibitors 1 and 2 in Mitral Valve Disease—Indicators for Progression of the Disease?

Marin, M. Cuartas

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Maring, A. J.

A Monocyte Inspired Guiding System: Targeting of Exosomes to Ischemia Activated Microvascular Endothelium

Controlled Epicardial Angiogenic Factor Stimulation for Improved Cardiac Regeneration upon Infarction via a Novel Biologic Patch

Mariscalco, G.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Martens, A.

Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement (David I Procedure) in Pediatric Patients: Midterm Outcome

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Initial Experience with the “Early Surgical Exposure and Assessment” (EASE) Program: Early Training Leads to Rapid Improvement of Technical Skills and High Motivation in Residents and Students to Follow an Academic Surgical Career

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Martens, S.

Incidence, Dynamics, and Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury following CABG and Postoperative Coronary Angiogram: A Comprehensive Analysis of 242 Patients

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

The Effect of Different Cannulation Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Postcardiotomy Patients

Effects of Levosimendan Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation after Cardiac Surgery

Long-Term Results of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Free Immunosuppression Using Everolimus after Heart Transplantation

Martini, J.

Survival Benefit of Extracorporeal Life Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Maselli, D.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Mashhour, A.

Is Training in Cardiac Surgery Dangerous to the Patients? A Retrospective Study with 1071 Propensity Score-Matched Subjects

Matschke, K.

Surgical Management of Complications Related to Laser Lead Extraction

Right Anterior Minithoracotomy Can Be Established as a Standard Approach for Isolated Aortic Valve Surgery

Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Explantation: What Happens after Device Removal? Perioperative Management of Pocket Infections

Sutureless versus Catheter-Based Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Hemodynamic Performance and the Effect of Explanting the Native Valve

Clinical Outcome after Transvenous Lead Extraction Due to Endocarditis

Matsuno, M.

Elephant Trunk Technique versus J Graft Open Stent Graft at Distal Anastomosis of Total Arch Replacement

Matt, P.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Mauer, J.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Maus, U.

Novel Acute and Survival Models of Veno-venous and Veno-arterial ECMO in a Mouse as an Essential Research Tool with Clinical Relevancy in the Study of End-Stage Heart and Lung Diseases

Mayr, B.

Long-Term Outcome after Mitral Valve Repair in Children Up to the Age of 10 Years

Mayr, T.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Mazalu, A. E.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

McCully, D. J.

Preventing Right Heart Failure in Pressure-Overload Hypertrophy through Transplantation of Autologous Mitochondria

Mehdiani, A.

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Mehmet, S.

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Mellert, F.

Surgical Revascularization of Chronically Occluded Coronary Arteries—Is It Worth the Effort?

Retrograde Autologous Priming in Surgery of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Menzer, A.

Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Endocarditis: The Optimal Moment for a Successful Surgical Treatment?

Merk, R. D.

Freedom from Aortic Valve–Related Reoperation and Long-Term Survival after the David Procedure: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Patients

Merkle, J.

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Merz, C.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Initial Experience with the “Early Surgical Exposure and Assessment” (EASE) Program: Early Training Leads to Rapid Improvement of Technical Skills and High Motivation in Residents and Students to Follow an Academic Surgical Career

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Meusel, D.

Impact of Preoperative Functional Status on the Health-Related Quality of Life after Cardiac Surgery—A Prospective Study

Meyer, A.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation an Option in Patients with Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock? Long-Term Follow-up Over 1,500 Consecutive Adult Patients

Impact of ABO Blood Group on Survival after Isolated Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Meyer, C.

Outcome Predictors for Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Mitral Valve Surgery

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Micelli, A.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair Using Internal Ring Annuloplasty

Michel, S.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Michels, S.

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Minol, J.-P.

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Mirow, N.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Impact of Aortic Pathology on Stent-Graft-Induced Postimplantation Syndrome

Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 and Tissue Inhibitors 1 and 2 in Mitral Valve Disease—Indicators for Progression of the Disease?

Misfeld, M.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Miura, M.

Single-Center Experience with Catheter-Based Tricuspid Valve Replacement with NaviGate Bioprosthesis for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Miyahara, S.

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Mkalaluh, S.

Is Training in Cardiac Surgery Dangerous to the Patients? A Retrospective Study with 1071 Propensity Score-Matched Subjects

Moerer, O.

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Mogaldea, A.

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Mohr, F.-W.

AGE and RAGE in the Aortic Aneurysm of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

miR 29 and MMP-2 in the Proximal Aortic Aneurysm of BAV Patients: Worth a Try?

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Molina, E. C.

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Möller, V.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Möllmann, H.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Monsefi, N.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Moosmann, J.

Long-Term Outcome after Pulmonary Artery Debanding

“Goal-Directed Perfusion” during Biventricular Repair of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomalies—Technical Challenge or Easy to Achieve?

Morlock, J.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Morshuis, M.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Short-Term Outcome after Centrifugal Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Comparing the HeartWare, HVAD, and Abbot Heartmate III

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Risk Stratification in Heart Transplantation According to Donor and Recipient Risk Factors

Morun, G.

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Moschovas, A.

Current Surgical Treatment Strategies of Pleural Empyema

Surgical Treatment of the Sternoclavicular Joint Disease and SAPHO Syndrome

Uniportal, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Over 300 Consecutive Patients with Varying Pathologies

Moustafine, V.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Outcomes after More Than 500 Implants

Moza, A.

Can We Predict the Safety of Anticoagulation Therapy Cessation in HeartMate II Patients?

Comparison of Hemocompatibility-Related Adverse Events between HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Mueller, L.

Partial Upper Sternotomy versus full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Mueller, X.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Müller, C.

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Müller, M.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Müller, S.

AGE and RAGE in the Aortic Aneurysm of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Müller, T.

Reduction of Restoring Force of Tubing through Prolonged Use in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines Leads to Decrease of Effective Output

Murin, P.

Single-Center Experience with the Matrix Patch and Its Application in Congenital Heart Surgery

Musci, M.

Single-Center Experience with the Matrix Patch and Its Application in Congenital Heart Surgery

Musleh, R.

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Nägele, F.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Nägele, H.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Naito, S.

Internal versus External Annuloplasty in Aortic Valve Repair: Implications from MS-CT Data

Expression Patterns of Circulating microRNAs in Different Valvulo-aortic Phenotypes

Nakagiri, T.

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Nakanishi, S.

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

Naraghi, H.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Narr, A.

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Navasardyan, A.

Positive Remodeling of the Aorta Using Bare Metal Stent in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

Nawrocki, P.

Incidence, Dynamics, and Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury following CABG and Postoperative Coronary Angiogram: A Comprehensive Analysis of 242 Patients

Nazari-Shafti, M.-T.

Inducible Differentiation of iPS-Derived Cardiomyocyte Precursor Cells into Cardiomyocytes Using Biomimetic shRNA Technology

A Monocyte Inspired Guiding System: Targeting of Exosomes to Ischemia Activated Microvascular Endothelium

Positive Remodeling of the Aorta Using Bare Metal Stent in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

Neissen, E.

ECLS and ECMO in HIT II Patients: Is Direct Thrombin-Antagonism A Safe Strategy?

Nemchyna, O.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Nemeth, A.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in LVAD-Driveline Infections: Initial Single-Center Experience

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Netuka, I.

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Netz, H.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Neubert, T.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Neumaier, C.

Early Adjunctive Treatment with Human Cytomegaly Virus Immunoglobulin Increased CMV-Free Survival after Heart Transplantation

Neumann, N.

Internal versus External Annuloplasty in Aortic Valve Repair: Implications from MS-CT Data

Impact of Postoperative Annular Diameter on Mid-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair

Expression Patterns of Circulating microRNAs in Different Valvulo-aortic Phenotypes

Neumann, T. J.

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Niazy, N.

Effects of TGFβ Stimulation in Aortic Valvular Interstitial Cells Are Altered in Hypoxia

Niehaus, A.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Niehaus, H.

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Niemann, B.

Why Say Never—Ablation of “Permanent” Atrial Fibrillation?

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with or without Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Levosimendan during Cardiac Surgery Deteriorates Cardiac Function in Rats

Modifying Epicardial PCSK9 Expression to Protect Cardiac Function?

Good University Teaching Inspires Medical Students for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Crystalloid versus Blood Cardioplegia

ECLS and ECMO in HIT II Patients: Is Direct Thrombin-Antagonism A Safe Strategy?

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Nikolaev, V.

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Nitsche, M.

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Noack, T.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Noebauer, C.

Transcatheter Treatment of Balloon-Expandable Valve Structural Degeneration: A Single-Center Case Series

Ntinopoulos, V.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Oberhoffer, M.

Treatment with Methylene Blue Increases Apoptosis of and Transmigration of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells through Human Renal Cells

Is Treatment of LVAD Thrombosis with rTPA a True Alternative to Pump Exchange?

Odavic, D.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Oezpeker, C.U.

Partial Upper Sternotomy versus full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

OJ, M.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Ojeda, M. F.

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Okamura, H.

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Oldenburg, P.

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Ono, M.

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Onorati, F.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Optenhövel, J.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Ort, K.

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Osswald, B.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Ostovar, R.

Improved Performance of the PIZZA Valve through Variation of Leaflet Overlapping

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation as Valve in Valve in Degenerated Stentless Bioprothesis—Feasible or Not?

Clinical Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Comparison of Six Contemporary Bovine Aortic Valve Prostheses

Proper Selection of the Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedures Is Key to Success

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Reduction of Restoring Force of Tubing through Prolonged Use in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines Leads to Decrease of Effective Output

Oswald, I.

ECLS and ECMO in HIT II Patients: Is Direct Thrombin-Antagonism A Safe Strategy?

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Ozaki, S.

Single-Center Experience with the Matrix Patch and Its Application in Congenital Heart Surgery

Ozbaran, M.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Paç, M.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Panholzer, B.

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Pappalardo, F.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Left Ventricular Assist Devise Implantation after Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy and Subsequent Impella 5.0 Therapy—A Multicenter Analysis

Pariani, M.

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Paster, T. J.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Patten, M.

Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes after Surgical Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

New Repair Technique of Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) of Mitral Valve in Patient with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM): A Case Report

Pecha, S.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Outcome Predictors for Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Mitral Valve Surgery

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Heparin Bridging or Continuation of Oral Anticoagulation for Transvenous Lead Extraction?

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Pellegrini, G.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Penov, K.

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Perrotti, A.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Perthel, M.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Peter, S.

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Petersen, J.

Outcome Predictors for Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Mitral Valve Surgery

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Internal versus External Annuloplasty in Aortic Valve Repair: Implications from MS-CT Data

Impact of Postoperative Annular Diameter on Mid-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair

Long-Term Outcome after Biological Aortic Valve Replacement in Young Adults

Expression Patterns of Circulating microRNAs in Different Valvulo-aortic Phenotypes

Peterss, S.

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Petrov, G.

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

Pfannmueller, B.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Pfeifer, A.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Pfeiffer, P.

Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes after Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection

Pfeiffer, S.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair Using Internal Ring Annuloplasty

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Pfiffner, R.

Endovascular Management of an Occluding Thrombus in the Thoracic Aorta: An Uncommon Complication after Open Surgery for Aortic Coarctation

Philipp, A.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Use of a Large-Bore Percutaneous Vascular Closure Device after va-ECMO Therapy

Photiadis, J.

Single-Center Experience with the Matrix Patch and Its Application in Congenital Heart Surgery

Pichlmaier, M.

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

6-Year Single-Center Experience of Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiogenic Shock: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?

Pilarczyk, K.

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Plaikner, M.

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Plass, R. A.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Plätke, R.

Early Adjunctive Treatment with Human Cytomegaly Virus Immunoglobulin Increased CMV-Free Survival after Heart Transplantation

Pogoda, C.

Long-Term Results of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Free Immunosuppression Using Everolimus after Heart Transplantation

Pokorny, S.

Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation—Macroscopic and Histologic Findings after Up to 8 Weeks Follow-up

Pöling, J.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Pollari, F.

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Pölzl, L.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Pooth, J.-S.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Pooth, S. J.

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Popov, A.-F.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in LVAD-Driveline Infections: Initial Single-Center Experience

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Popov, F. A.

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Poschner, T.

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Post, M. J.

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Potapov, E.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Poyanmehr, R.

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Pozzoli, A.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Single-Center Experience with Catheter-Based Tricuspid Valve Replacement with NaviGate Bioprosthesis for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Prashovikj, E.

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Preindl, K.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with or without Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Preuß, H. K.

Effects of TGFβ Stimulation in Aortic Valvular Interstitial Cells Are Altered in Hypoxia

Priest, J.

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Prinzing, A.

Excellent Hemodynamic Results in Patients Undergoing the Ozaki Procedure for Aortic Valve Reconstruction within the First Year

Is There a Difference in the Long-Term Results after Repair of Tricuspid and Bicuspid Aortic Valves?

Probst, C.

Retrograde Autologous Priming in Surgery of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Provaznik, Z.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Pruner, B. K.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Pühler, T.

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Puntigam, J.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Purbojo, A.

Long-Term Outcome after Pulmonary Artery Debanding

Anatomical Correction for Left Superior Vena Cava Related Obstruction—A “Novel” Surgical Technique Using Just Native Tissue

“Goal-Directed Perfusion” during Biventricular Repair of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomalies—Technical Challenge or Easy to Achieve?

Double Outlet Right Ventricle—Follow-up and Outcome after Surgical Repair

Quaas, A.

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Raab, S.

Sternal Reclosure Using Sternal Clips in Patients with Deep Sternal Wound Infection

Radakovic, D.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Radovits, T.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Rahmanian, P.

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Ramaswamy, A.

Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 and Tissue Inhibitors 1 and 2 in Mitral Valve Disease—Indicators for Progression of the Disease?

Ramjankhan, F.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Ramsperger-Gleixner, M.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Deletion of M33 Chemokine Receptor Leads to Decreased Levels of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Tracheal Transplant Model

Inhibition of the wnt Pathway as an Option for Preventing Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy

Ramzan, R.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 and Tissue Inhibitors 1 and 2 in Mitral Valve Disease—Indicators for Progression of the Disease?

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Rancic, Z.

Endovascular Management of an Occluding Thrombus in the Thoracic Aorta: An Uncommon Complication after Open Surgery for Aortic Coarctation

Rankin, S. J.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair Using Internal Ring Annuloplasty

Rastan, A.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Impact of Aortic Pathology on Stent-Graft-Induced Postimplantation Syndrome

Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 and Tissue Inhibitors 1 and 2 in Mitral Valve Disease—Indicators for Progression of the Disease?

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Reents, W.

Good University Teaching Inspires Medical Students for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Reeve, K.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Reichart, B.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Reichart, D.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Reichenspurner, H.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Outcome Predictors for Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Mitral Valve Surgery

Outcome of Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients with Mild or Moderate Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes after Surgical Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Left Ventricular Assist Devise Implantation after Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy and Subsequent Impella 5.0 Therapy—A Multicenter Analysis

In-hospital Outcome and Risk Predictors of Mortality after Redo Aortic Valve Surgery

Mid-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Annuloplasty in Type I versus Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Concomitant Surgery of Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation—An Increase in Perioperative Risk for Elderly Patients?

Technical Aspects of Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Single-Center Experience

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Heparin Bridging or Continuation of Oral Anticoagulation for Transvenous Lead Extraction?

Functional In Vitro Myocardial Performance in Patients with Aortic Disease

New Repair Technique of Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) of Mitral Valve in Patient with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM): A Case Report

Internal versus External Annuloplasty in Aortic Valve Repair: Implications from MS-CT Data

Impact of Postoperative Annular Diameter on Mid-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair

Long-Term Outcome after Biological Aortic Valve Replacement in Young Adults

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Impact of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on Inflammatory, Coagulatory, and Functional Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Analysis

Early Outcome of Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedures as Redo Operation

Standardized Evaluation after Frozen Elephant Trunk Implantation According with the International Aortic Arch Surgery Study Group Recommendations

The Effect of Topical Vancomycin Treatment against Sternal Wound Infection in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Expression Patterns of Circulating microRNAs in Different Valvulo-aortic Phenotypes

Altered Electrophysiological Remodeling Induced by Mechanical Unloading in Phospholamban Deficient Mice

The Aortic Center Approach—Reinterventions after Frozen Elephant Trunk Surgery

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

The Role of the Mechanorezeptor Piezo2 in Cardiac Mechanosensation

PDE8 Mediates L-type Ca²⁺ Channels Dephosphorylation in Human Atrial Fibrillation

Gender Differences in Cardiac Reverse Remodeling in Mechanically Unloaded Hearts

Early Adjunctive Treatment with Human Cytomegaly Virus Immunoglobulin Increased CMV-Free Survival after Heart Transplantation

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Reimann, K.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Reindl, S.

Sternal Reclosure Using Sternal Clips in Patients with Deep Sternal Wound Infection

Reiter, B.

Technical Aspects of Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Single-Center Experience

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

The Effect of Topical Vancomycin Treatment against Sternal Wound Infection in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Rellecke, P.

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Renker, M.

Self-expanding Devices for Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: The Evolution Goes On

Reser, D.

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Rhiel, A.

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Rhodes, J.

Ventricular Dominance and Cardiac Morphology as Independent Predictors of the Outcome of Fontan Procedures—A Single-Center Experience

Richter, M.

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Ricklefs, M.

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Riebandt, J.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Rieß, F.-C.

Large Right Atrial Myxoma after Transcatheter Ablation

Rings, A. L.

Intraoperative Endoluminal Quality Control of Saphenous Vein Grafts with Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Rings, L.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Roell, W.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Röhl, T.

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Rohrbach, S.

Why Say Never—Ablation of “Permanent” Atrial Fibrillation?

Modifying Epicardial PCSK9 Expression to Protect Cardiac Function?

ECLS and ECMO in HIT II Patients: Is Direct Thrombin-Antagonism A Safe Strategy?

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Rojas, S.

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Romanchenko, O.

Single-Center Experience with the Matrix Patch and Its Application in Congenital Heart Surgery

Rommel, F.

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Rosales, I.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Rösch, M. R.

Surgery for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Endocarditis—A Single-Center Series

Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Rösch, R.

Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Endocarditis: The Optimal Moment for a Successful Surgical Treatment?

Is the Surgical Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological Valves a Treatment Option in Patients with BMI >40 kg/m²?

Roser, D.

Freedom from Aortic Valve–Related Reoperation and Long-Term Survival after the David Procedure: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Patients

Roth, J.

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

Roth, P.

Why Say Never—Ablation of “Permanent” Atrial Fibrillation?

Good University Teaching Inspires Medical Students for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Roussel, C. J.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Rubalskii, E.

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Rubino, A.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Ruf, T.

Transapical Off-Pump Neochord Alone versus Combined Neochord/Transcatheter Repair for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Rüffer, A.

Long-Term Outcome after Pulmonary Artery Debanding

Anatomical Correction for Left Superior Vena Cava Related Obstruction—A “Novel” Surgical Technique Using Just Native Tissue

“Goal-Directed Perfusion” during Biventricular Repair of Congenital Aortic Arch Anomalies—Technical Challenge or Easy to Achieve?

Double Outlet Right Ventricle—Follow-up and Outcome after Surgical Repair

Ruge, H.

Transcatheter Treatment of Balloon-Expandable Valve Structural Degeneration: A Single-Center Case Series

Ruggieri, V.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Rümke, S.

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Ruppert, M.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Rupprecht, L.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Rusch, R.

Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Incidence, Prognostic Impact, and Risk Factors

Ruttmann-Ulmer, E.

Survival Benefit of Extracorporeal Life Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Rybczinski, M.

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Rybczynski, M.

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Early Adjunctive Treatment with Human Cytomegaly Virus Immunoglobulin Increased CMV-Free Survival after Heart Transplantation

Rylski, B.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Aortic Dissection Rethought: A New Classification System Adding Clarity and Allowing Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality

Sabashnikov, A.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Saccocci, M.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Sadat, N.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Sadoni, S.

Permanent Pacemaker Requirement after Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Saeed, D.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Organ Recovery and Functional Status in Survivors of ECLS Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Effects of TGFβ Stimulation in Aortic Valvular Interstitial Cells Are Altered in Hypoxia

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Saeed, M.

Preventing Right Heart Failure in Pressure-Overload Hypertrophy through Transplantation of Autologous Mitochondria

Sager, M.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Saha, S.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Saitou, T.

Elephant Trunk Technique versus J Graft Open Stent Graft at Distal Anastomosis of Total Arch Replacement

Salem, M.

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Salewski, C.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Salman, J.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Salmoukas, C.

Universal Automated Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Endocarditis

Salsano, A.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Sandhaus, T.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Current Surgical Treatment Strategies of Pleural Empyema

Surgical Treatment of the Sternoclavicular Joint Disease and SAPHO Syndrome

Uniportal, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Over 300 Consecutive Patients with Varying Pathologies

Sandoval Boburg, J.R.

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Sanoev, M.

Lipid Mediators of the Endocannabinoid and Lipoxygenase Pathways Are Enhanced after Cardioplegic Arrest in CABG Patients

Santarpino, G.

Prevalence and Outcome of CABG in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction

Sarwari, H.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Sasse, M.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Pediatric Patients with Right Cervical Cannulation: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience

Sayour, A.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Schachner, T.

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Schade, I.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Schaefer, A.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Schaefer, U.

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Schäfer, A.

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Schäfer, U.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Schäfers, B.

The Effect of Different Cannulation Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Postcardiotomy Patients

Effects of Levosimendan Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation after Cardiac Surgery

Schakaki, M.

The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Monocytes’ Tolerance

Schechtl, J.

Cerebral Embolic Protection in TAVR: How Many Patients Are Eligible for the Implantation of a Two-Filter System?

Scheiber, D.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Scheinert, D.

Single-Center 10-Year Experience with Iliac Branch Device for the Treatment of Iliac Aneurysms

Schellinger, N. I.

miR 29 and MMP-2 in the Proximal Aortic Aneurysm of BAV Patients: Worth a Try?

Schenk, S.

Veins, Box, and Beyond: Are Two Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Energy Sources Better than One?

Schenkl, C.

Influence of Exercise Capacity on Tolerance of Ischemia Reperfusion or Pressure Overload

Detrimental Effects of Metformin on Mitochondrial Function in Healthy Rats

IGF-1 Receptor Inhibition Causes Reversible Cardiac Atrophy and Contractile Dysfunction

Scherer, C.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Scherer, M.

The Effect of Different Cannulation Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Postcardiotomy Patients

Effects of Levosimendan Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation after Cardiac Surgery

Long-Term Results of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Free Immunosuppression Using Everolimus after Heart Transplantation

Scheumann, J.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Schibilsky, D.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Schiffer, M.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Schiller, W.

Retrograde Autologous Priming in Surgery of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Schimmer, C.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Schirmer, J.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Schlachtenberger, G.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Schlensak, C.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

The Fate of the Aortic Valve after Implantation of Abiomed Impella-Device in Heart-Failure Patients Bridged to Permanent LVAD. Is There a Risk for Aortic Regurgitation in the Long Term?

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in LVAD-Driveline Infections: Initial Single-Center Experience

Morphological Performance Analysis of a “Nonbare Stent” Stent Graft in Dissected Thoracic Aorta

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Schlöglhofer, T.

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Schlömicher, M.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Outcomes after More Than 500 Implants

Schlüter, K.-D.

Levosimendan during Cardiac Surgery Deteriorates Cardiac Function in Rats

Schmiady, M.

Endovascular Management of an Occluding Thrombus in the Thoracic Aorta: An Uncommon Complication after Open Surgery for Aortic Coarctation

Schmid, C.

Early Experience with a Novel Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Prosthesis

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Use of a Large-Bore Percutaneous Vascular Closure Device after va-ECMO Therapy

Schmidt, A.

Single-Center 10-Year Experience with Iliac Branch Device for the Treatment of Iliac Aneurysms

Schmidt, D.

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Schmidt, H.

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Schmidt, K. S.

Self-expanding Devices for Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: The Evolution Goes On

Schmidt, T.

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Schmitto, D. J.

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Extracorporeal Life Support after Right Heart Failure in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Comparison of ra-pa-ECLS vs. va-ECLS

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Schmitto, J.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Schneeberger, Y.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Schneider, M.

Does Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding in Norwood Patients Adversely Affect the Branch Pulmonary Artery Size? An Outcome Comparison with Primary Norwood Patients

Schnelle, N.

Off-pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Chordae: Echo Data, Results, and Follow-up in 24 Patients

Schnöring, H.

Comparison of Hemocompatibility-Related Adverse Events between HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Schoen, G.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Schoenbrodt, M.

Short-Term Outcome after Centrifugal Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Comparing the HeartWare, HVAD, and Abbot Heartmate III

Schoeneich, F.

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Schofer, N.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Utilizing a Novel Vascular Closure Device with Resorbable Collagen Material: A Feasibility Study

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification or Mitral Stenosis: Analysis of Acute Hemodynamic Changes and Acute and Long-Term Outcomes

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Schönburg, M.

Up to 7-Year Follow-up of Bicuspid Aortic Valves (BAV) Undergoing TAVI versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

Schöndube, F.

Abdominal Organ Dysfunction after Open Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement Using Different Cerebral Protection Strategies

Schöttler, J.

Influence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type A

Schrage, B.

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Schramm, R.

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Short-Term Outcome after Centrifugal Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Comparing the HeartWare, HVAD, and Abbot Heartmate III

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Risk Stratification in Heart Transplantation According to Donor and Recipient Risk Factors

Schranz, D.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Schrepper, A.

Influence of Exercise Capacity on Tolerance of Ischemia Reperfusion or Pressure Overload

Detrimental Effects of Metformin on Mitochondrial Function in Healthy Rats

IGF-1 Receptor Inhibition Causes Reversible Cardiac Atrophy and Contractile Dysfunction

Schroeter, F.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation as Valve in Valve in Degenerated Stentless Bioprothesis—Feasible or Not?

Clinical Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Comparison of Six Contemporary Bovine Aortic Valve Prostheses

Schroeter, T.

Comparison of Cardiac Rhythm Device Surgery with Interrupted and Continued Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Implanted Ventricular Assist Device

Schröfel, H.

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Landing Zone Remodeling after Endovascular Aortic Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta

Schröter, F.

Improved Performance of the PIZZA Valve through Variation of Leaflet Overlapping

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Proper Selection of the Transcatheter Valve in Mitral Valve-in-Valve Procedures Is Key to Success

Immunosuppressive Agents and Aortic Aneurysm: Real Correlation or Mere Coincidence?

Reduction of Restoring Force of Tubing through Prolonged Use in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines Leads to Decrease of Effective Output

Schubert, W. D.

Patient-Tailored Silicone Plug for HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation

Schueler, S.

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Schuller, Z.

Sternal Reclosure Using Sternal Clips in Patients with Deep Sternal Wound Infection

Schulz, A.

Single-Center Experience with the Matrix Patch and Its Application in Congenital Heart Surgery

Schulz, E.

Transapical Off-Pump Neochord Alone versus Combined Neochord/Transcatheter Repair for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Schulz, R.

Modifying Epicardial PCSK9 Expression to Protect Cardiac Function?

Schulze, M.

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Schupp, C.

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Schüten, S.

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Schwarzer, M.

Mechanical Unloading of the Human Left Ventricle Reduces Maximal Respiratory Chain Capacity but Optimizes ATP Producing Machinery

Influence of Exercise Capacity on Tolerance of Ischemia Reperfusion or Pressure Overload

Detrimental Effects of Metformin on Mitochondrial Function in Healthy Rats

Differential Effects of Exercise on Interfibrillar and Subsarcolemmal Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria

Differences in Skeletal and Heart Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Response to Intrinsic and Acquired Exercise Capacity

IGF-1 Receptor Inhibition Causes Reversible Cardiac Atrophy and Contractile Dysfunction

Mitochondrial Function of the Failing Human Heart Shows Regional Differences

Schweder, M.

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Schweiger, M.

Use of a Pulmonary Valved Conduit in a Growing Long-Term Animal Model—Mid-term Results

Schwerk, N.

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Schwoerer, P. A.

Altered Electrophysiological Remodeling Induced by Mechanical Unloading in Phospholamban Deficient Mice

Seeburger, J.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Selten, K.

Prevention of Sternal Wound Infections with the Sternum External Fixation (Stern-E-Fix) Corset in Women

Semsroth, S.

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Sen-Hild, B.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Seo, J.

Meta-analysis of 10,620 Patients: Inferior Survival after Sublobar Lung Resection in NSCLC

It Is Worth Operating Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Postoperative Termination of Tobacco Smoke Improves Quality of Life and Lung Capacity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Sequeira, M. Gross T.

Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury after Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Sequeira, T. Gross

Mid-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Annuloplasty in Type I versus Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Shahria, I.

Functional In Vitro Myocardial Performance in Patients with Aortic Disease

Shaw, S.

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Shehada, S.-E.

Open Aortic Arch Repair by Frozen Elephant Trunk: Single-Center Experience in 300 Patients

Shrestha, M.

Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement (David I Procedure) in Pediatric Patients: Midterm Outcome

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Initial Experience with the “Early Surgical Exposure and Assessment” (EASE) Program: Early Training Leads to Rapid Improvement of Technical Skills and High Motivation in Residents and Students to Follow an Academic Surgical Career

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Sieg, F.

Dehiscence of Surgical Annuloplasty Rings and Bands after Mitral Valve Repair: Incidence, Localization, and Clinical Outcome after Redo Surgery

Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Function

Siemeni, T.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Siepe, M.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Late Surgical Conversions after EVAR: Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Results, and Strategies for Prevention

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

Aortic Reinterventions after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection

Aortic Dissection Rethought: A New Classification System Adding Clarity and Allowing Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality

Sievers, H.-H.

Aortic Dissection Rethought: A New Classification System Adding Clarity and Allowing Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality

Sievert, H.

Off-pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Chordae: Echo Data, Results, and Follow-up in 24 Patients

Sigler, M.

Autotissue Matrix Patch for Aortic Arch Reconstruction in Congenital Heart Disease—Histology of a Series of Human Explants

Sill, B.

Outcome of Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients with Mild or Moderate Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Concomitant Surgery of Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation—An Increase in Perioperative Risk for Elderly Patients?

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Silva, D.

Large Right Atrial Myxoma after Transcatheter Ablation

Simon, A.

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Simon, A.E.

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Simoniuk, U.

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Sindt, M.

Surgical Management of Complications Related to Laser Lead Extraction

Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Explantation: What Happens after Device Removal? Perioperative Management of Pocket Infections

Clinical Outcome after Transvenous Lead Extraction Due to Endocarditis

Sinning, C.

Outcome of Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients with Mild or Moderate Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Mid-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Annuloplasty in Type I versus Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Concomitant Surgery of Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation—An Increase in Perioperative Risk for Elderly Patients?

Impact of Postoperative Annular Diameter on Mid-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair

Sixt, S.

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Sladky, V.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Smith, N. R.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Söffker, G.

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Solowjowa, N.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Soltani, S.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Functional Improvement after Surgical Ventricular Repair by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography

Prognostic Value of Strain Echocardiography for the Prediction of Survival after Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy

Somesh, D.

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Sommer, S.-P.

Left Ventricular Unloading by Impella Device during Extracorporeal Life Support

Sommer, W.

Donor Brain Death Affects Tolerance Induction in Nonhuman Primates

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Sommerauer, F.

Survival Benefit of Extracorporeal Life Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Sowinski, B.

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Spetsotaki, K.

Evaluation of Left Ventricular Myocardial Work Performance in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Pilot Study

Spickermann, T.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Spintzyk, S.

Patient-Specific Vascular Anatomy for ECMO Training Model Realized with 3D Printing

Sponholz, C.

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Uniportal, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Over 300 Consecutive Patients with Varying Pathologies

Sprengel, A.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Spriewald, B.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Inhibition of the wnt Pathway as an Option for Preventing Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy

Stadler, C.

Freedom from Aortic Valve–Related Reoperation and Long-Term Survival after the David Procedure: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Patients

Staier, K.

Evaluation of Myocardial Injury, the Need of Vasopressors and Inotropic Support in Beating-Heart Aortic Arch Surgery

Stamm, C.

Inducible Differentiation of iPS-Derived Cardiomyocyte Precursor Cells into Cardiomyocytes Using Biomimetic shRNA Technology

A Monocyte Inspired Guiding System: Targeting of Exosomes to Ischemia Activated Microvascular Endothelium

Controlled Epicardial Angiogenic Factor Stimulation for Improved Cardiac Regeneration upon Infarction via a Novel Biologic Patch

Human Cardiac ECM Hydrogel Coated Biological Scaffold upon Infarction Tailored for Epicardial Regeneration upon Infarction by Colonization of Transdifferentiated Cardiac Progenitors

Direct Genetic and/or Pharmacologic Reprogramming for Creation of Cardiomyocytes: Is It Real?

Stamminger, T.

Deletion of M33 Chemokine Receptor Leads to Decreased Levels of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Tracheal Transplant Model

Stange, S.

Meta-analysis of 10,620 Patients: Inferior Survival after Sublobar Lung Resection in NSCLC

It Is Worth Operating Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Stanner, C.

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Starck, C.

Minimal-Invasive Aspiration Procedure Based on a Venovenous Extracorporeal Circuit for Removal of Thrombi or Vegetations

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Stark, A. K.

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Stastny, L.

Survival Benefit of Extracorporeal Life Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Nighttime Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A—A 18-Year Single-Center Experience

Preoperative Neurologic Dysfunction in Acute Type A Dissection: Predictor for Neurologic Injury and Impaired Survival

Steblovnik, K.

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Steen, S.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Stegger, J.

Extracardiac Conduit versus Lateral Atrial Tunnel Fontan Operation—Analysis of the Mid-term Complications

Stein, J.

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Steiner, S.

Single-Center 10-Year Experience with Iliac Branch Device for the Treatment of Iliac Aneurysms

Steinert, M.

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Current Surgical Treatment Strategies of Pleural Empyema

Surgical Treatment of the Sternoclavicular Joint Disease and SAPHO Syndrome

Uniportal, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Over 300 Consecutive Patients with Varying Pathologies

Steinke, T.

Home Spirometry and Chronic Allograft Disease after Lung Transplantation—The Clinical Impact

Steinle, H.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Stiebritz, L.

Current Surgical Treatment Strategies of Pleural Empyema

Stiefel, R.

In-hospital Outcome and Risk Predictors of Mortality after Redo Aortic Valve Surgery

Stiller, B.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Stoeck, C.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Strauch, T. J.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Outcomes after More Than 500 Implants

Strbad, M.

Long-Term Outcome after Mitral Valve Repair in Children Up to the Age of 10 Years

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Strueber, M.

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Subbotina, I.

Outcome of Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients with Mild or Moderate Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes after Surgical Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Concomitant Surgery of Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation—An Increase in Perioperative Risk for Elderly Patients?

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

New Repair Technique of Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) of Mitral Valve in Patient with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM): A Case Report

The Effect of Topical Vancomycin Treatment against Sternal Wound Infection in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Sugimura, Y.

A Standardized Technique of Repair of the Mitral Valve in Barlow Disease: Results in a Series of 41 Consecutive Patients

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

Sündermann, S.

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Suzuki, T.

Elephant Trunk Technique versus J Graft Open Stent Graft at Distal Anastomosis of Total Arch Replacement

Syburra, T.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Szabo, G.

Mechanical versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: 25 Years of Experience in Over 2,000 Patients

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Time Course of Changes in Aortic Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Rats: Effects of a Mechanical Pressure Unloading Therapy

Szalkiewicz, P.

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Szczechowicz, M.

Is Training in Cardiac Surgery Dangerous to the Patients? A Retrospective Study with 1071 Propensity Score-Matched Subjects

Taghiyev, Z.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Outcomes after More Than 500 Implants

Tandler, R.

Patient-Tailored Silicone Plug for HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation

Taramasso, M.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Single-Center Experience with Catheter-Based Tricuspid Valve Replacement with NaviGate Bioprosthesis for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Tasar, R.

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Can Preoperative Measurement of Mid-regional Proadrenomedullin Predict Postoperative Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valvular Surgery?

Taunyane, C. I.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Terne, A.

Veins, Box, and Beyond: Are Two Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Energy Sources Better than One?

Tewarie, L.

Can We Predict the Safety of Anticoagulation Therapy Cessation in HeartMate II Patients?

Comparison of Hemocompatibility-Related Adverse Events between HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Tewarie, S. L.

Prevention of Sternal Wound Infections with the Sternum External Fixation (Stern-E-Fix) Corset in Women

Thielmann, M.

Open Aortic Arch Repair by Frozen Elephant Trunk: Single-Center Experience in 300 Patients

Thierfelder, N.

Out-of-Hospital Extracorporeal Life Support—Emergency and Resident Physicians Point of View

Development and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Aortic Phantoms for Multimodal Patient-Specific Therapy Planning

Thottakara, T.

Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes after Surgical Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

New Repair Technique of Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) of Mitral Valve in Patient with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM): A Case Report

Thul, J.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Neurological and Cognitive Development of School-Aged and Young Patients Who Received Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Neonatal and Infancy Period

Tkebuchava, S.

Minimally Invasive Parasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: A Slow Learning Curve toward Improved Outcomes

Toggweiler, S.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Toma, A. P.

Surgical Management of Complications Related to Laser Lead Extraction

Toma, P.A.

Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Explantation: What Happens after Device Removal? Perioperative Management of Pocket Infections

Clinical Outcome after Transvenous Lead Extraction Due to Endocarditis

Torregroza, C.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Toshmatova, M.

Dichloracetate Treatment to Prevent the Degeneration of Biological Cardiovascular Grafts

Trautmann, N.

Large Right Atrial Myxoma after Transcatheter Ablation

Treede, H.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Trenchev, D.

Is the Surgical Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological Valves a Treatment Option in Patients with BMI >40 kg/m²?

Trummer, G.

Important Determinants of Neurological Outcome after 20 Minutes No Flow Time and Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body (CARL) in a Pig Model

Priming with Gelatin Polysuccinate or Human Albumin Does Not Affect the Neurologic Outcome Using Controlled Automated Reperfusion of the Whole Body after 20 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest

Tsagakis, K.

Open Aortic Arch Repair by Frozen Elephant Trunk: Single-Center Experience in 300 Patients

Tsui, S.

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Tsyganenko, D.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Tudorache, I.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Tzanavaros, I.

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Uhlemann, F.

Mode of Failure of a Composite Stentless Conduit for RV-PA Connection in Infant Heart Surgery: Histomorphological and Surgical Considerations

Uhlich, H.

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Ulrich, S.

10 Years’ Experience after ABO-Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants: “single center experience”

Unbehaun, A.

How to Prepare an Easy Device Landing Zone for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pure Aortic Regurgitation—Proof of Concept

Positive Remodeling of the Aorta Using Bare Metal Stent in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

Transcatheter Strategies to Eliminate Aortic Regurgitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Series

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Unterbuchner, C.

Extracorporeal Life Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—Does Scenario of Support Affect Outcome? Experience of 235 Cases

Useini, D.

Oversized Versus Not Oversized: 3-Year Outcomes after Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Sapien 3 Valve

Vahl, C.-F.

Off-pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Chordae: Echo Data, Results, and Follow-up in 24 Patients

Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Endocarditis: The Optimal Moment for a Successful Surgical Treatment?

Surgery for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Endocarditis—A Single-Center Series

Is the Surgical Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological Valves a Treatment Option in Patients with BMI >40 kg/m²?

Gender Differences in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Transapical Off-Pump Neochord Alone versus Combined Neochord/Transcatheter Repair for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Treatment with Methylene Blue Increases Apoptosis of and Transmigration of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells through Human Renal Cells

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes after Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection

Is Treatment of LVAD Thrombosis with rTPA a True Alternative to Pump Exchange?

Valeske, K.

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Van Laethem, J. A.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Van Praet, K.

A Monocyte Inspired Guiding System: Targeting of Exosomes to Ischemia Activated Microvascular Endothelium

Vaskelyte, L.

Off-pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Chordae: Echo Data, Results, and Follow-up in 24 Patients

Verboom, M.

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Veres, G.

Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valves versus TA-TAVI: A Matched Pairs Analysis

Pharmacological Activation of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Improves Vascular Graft Function

Vergnat, M.

Does Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Banding in Norwood Patients Adversely Affect the Branch Pulmonary Artery Size? An Outcome Comparison with Primary Norwood Patients

Vettorazzi, E.

In-hospital Outcome and Risk Predictors of Mortality after Redo Aortic Valve Surgery

Vicentini, L.

Single-Center Experience with Catheter-Based Tricuspid Valve Replacement with NaviGate Bioprosthesis for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Vieth, T.

Veins, Box, and Beyond: Are Two Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Energy Sources Better than One?

Villunger, A.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Vitanova, K.

Long-Term Outcome after Mitral Valve Repair in Children Up to the Age of 10 Years

Influence of Shunt Type on Pulmonary Artery Growth after Norwood Procedure

Autotissue Matrix Patch for Aortic Arch Reconstruction in Congenital Heart Disease—Histology of a Series of Human Explants

Pacemaker Implantation in the First Year of Life: A Midterm Analysis

Vitzhum, H.

Altered Electrophysiological Remodeling Induced by Mechanical Unloading in Phospholamban Deficient Mice

Vogler, J.

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Vogt, F.

Simplified Acute Physiology Score II Predicts Mortality and Length of Stay Better than EuroSCOREs in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Experience

Vogt, S.

Predictive Value of Anatomic Papillary Muscle Positioning for the Development of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Impact of Aortic Pathology on Stent-Graft-Induced Postimplantation Syndrome

Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 and Tissue Inhibitors 1 and 2 in Mitral Valve Disease—Indicators for Progression of the Disease?

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Voigtländer, L.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation Using Dedicated Devices: Early Experience Using Different Transapical and Transseptal Devices

Volevski, L.

Impact of Aortic Pathology on Stent-Graft-Induced Postimplantation Syndrome

von Aspern, K.

AGE and RAGE in the Aortic Aneurysm of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

miR 29 and MMP-2 in the Proximal Aortic Aneurysm of BAV Patients: Worth a Try?

Coiling Sequences in Two-Stage Minimally Invasive Segmental Artery Coil Embolization

Von Aspern, K.

Comparison of Cardiac Rhythm Device Surgery with Interrupted and Continued Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Implanted Ventricular Assist Device

von Bardeleben, S. R.

Transapical Off-Pump Neochord Alone versus Combined Neochord/Transcatheter Repair for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

von der Beek, J.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

Vondran, M.

Comparison of Cardiac Rhythm Device Surgery with Interrupted and Continued Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Implanted Ventricular Assist Device

Impact of Aortic Pathology on Stent-Graft-Induced Postimplantation Syndrome

von Stumm, M.

Mid-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Annuloplasty in Type I versus Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Von Stumm, M.

The Effect of Topical Vancomycin Treatment against Sternal Wound Infection in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Von Wattenwyl, R.

MIDCAB /− PCI/DES versus OPCAB for Severe Coronary Artery Disease

Voss, B.

Long-Term Outcome after Mitral Valve Repair in Children Up to the Age of 10 Years

Voss, S.

Cerebral Embolic Protection in TAVR: How Many Patients Are Eligible for the Implantation of a Two-Filter System?

Voth, V.

Freedom from Aortic Valve–Related Reoperation and Long-Term Survival after the David Procedure: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Patients

Waezi, N.

Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction with the Simplici-T Annuloplasty Band Compared to Ring Annuloplasty

Institutional Review of Patients Operated for Infective Endocarditis: Time to Rethink Strategies?

Short- and Long-Term Training Effect of a Physical Reality Simulator for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Operating the Inoperable: Reoperations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Prone Positioning as a Rescue Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Waghefi, A.

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery—A safe Option?

Wagner, D.

Double Outlet Right Ventricle—Follow-up and Outcome after Surgical Repair

Wagner, F.

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Wagner, J.

Survival Benefit of Extracorporeal Life Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Wagner, K.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Wagner, M. F.

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Wahlers, T.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Checkpoint Inhibition Leads to a Reduction of Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Growth

Meta-analysis of 10,620 Patients: Inferior Survival after Sublobar Lung Resection in NSCLC

It Is Worth Operating Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Postoperative Termination of Tobacco Smoke Improves Quality of Life and Lung Capacity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Wallner, S.

The Impact of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Therapy on Outcome and Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Walther, S.

Surgery of the Proximal Thoracic Aorta: A Propensity-Matched Comparison between Minimally Invasive and Full Sternotomy

Walther, T.

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Incidence of new Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Its Impact on 1-Year Mortality—Insights from the German Aortic Valve Registry

Wamala, I.

Intraoperative Coregistration of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography with Live Fluoroscopy Facilitates Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Cases of Invisible Surgical Valves

Wanjek, D.

IGF-1 Receptor Inhibition Causes Reversible Cardiac Atrophy and Contractile Dysfunction

Warnecke, G.

Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Reflects the Presence of Early Donor-Specific Antibodies in Lung Transplant Recipients and Is Controlled by Autologous Regulatory T Cells

Lung Transplant Recipients with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction Developed Decreased Transplant Arteriosclerosis in Humanized Mice Models

Five-Year Results of an IgA- and IgM-Enriched Human Immunoglobulin-Based Therapy for Early anti-HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies after Lung Transplantation

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Higher Risk Cardiac Transplantations: A Retrospective Analysis from Two German Centers

ECLS Supported Transport of Intensive Care Unit Patients—Is It Worth the Effort?

Warnecke, H.

Ly6C^high/CCR6^high Monocytes Are Required for Collateral Artery Growth

Watzal, V.

The Impact of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Therapy on Outcome and Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Weber, C.

Risk Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Abdomen after Cardiac Surgery

Native versus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Predictors of Short- and Long-Term Outcome

Weber, M.

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Weber, P.

Mechanical versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: 25 Years of Experience in Over 2,000 Patients

Protamine Sulfate Used in Cardiac Surgery Influences Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Profile and Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production

Wegmayr, A.

Thoracic Radiation Induces Toll-Like Receptor–Mediated Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Wegner, M.

Preoperative Serum Cystatin C as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury after Thoracic Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

Weiss, B.

ECLS and ECMO in HIT II Patients: Is Direct Thrombin-Antagonism A Safe Strategy?

ECLS: Nourish to Survive?

Weiss, G.

The Impact of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Therapy on Outcome and Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Weiss, J.

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Weixler, V.

Ventricular Dominance and Cardiac Morphology as Independent Predictors of the Outcome of Fontan Procedures—A Single-Center Experience

Preventing Right Heart Failure in Pressure-Overload Hypertrophy through Transplantation of Autologous Mitochondria

Welk, E.

Levosimendan during Cardiac Surgery Deteriorates Cardiac Function in Rats

Wellmann, P.

Permanent Pacemaker Requirement after Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Welp, H.

The Effect of Different Cannulation Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Postcardiotomy Patients

Effects of Levosimendan Therapy in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation after Cardiac Surgery

Long-Term Results of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Free Immunosuppression Using Everolimus after Heart Transplantation

Welte, T.

Increased Frequency of Regulatory CD127^low T Cells Early after Lung Transplant Is Associated with Improved Graft Survival

Welz, A.

Transplantation of Cx43 Expressing Fibroblasts: An Option for Postinfarct Arrhythmia Prevention?

Wendel, H.P.

Modification of EPCs with Synthetic mRNA for Improved Angiogenesis

Nitrated Oleic Acid Coating of Nitinol Grafts to Diminish Stent-Angioplasty-Associated Thrombotic Complications

Foot-Print Free Generation of Cardiomyocytes from Somatic Cells

Wendt, D.

Open Aortic Arch Repair by Frozen Elephant Trunk: Single-Center Experience in 300 Patients

Werner, F.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Werner, I.

Treatment with Methylene Blue Increases Apoptosis of and Transmigration of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells through Human Renal Cells

Werner, S.

Patient-Tailored Silicone Plug for HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation

Westenfeld, R.

Does Severe Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Impact the Performance of the left Ventricular Assist Devices? Acute Animal Studies

The Impact of Donor Age and Total Ischemic Time on Outcome after Heart Transplantation—A Single-Center Experience

Survival after Heart Transplantation in LVAD-Supported Patients: Impact of Implantation Technique and Duration of Support

LVAD Complications Causing High-Urgent Status on Waiting List: Impact on Outcome after Heart Transplantation

Westermann, D.

Linkage Analysis of Transvalvular Flow Patterns, Histopathology, and Target Gene Expression in Aortic Valve Disease

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Balloon- and Mechanical-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valves for Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Procedures

Westhofen, S.

In-hospital Outcome and Risk Predictors of Mortality after Redo Aortic Valve Surgery

Impact of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on Inflammatory, Coagulatory, and Functional Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Analysis

Altered Electrophysiological Remodeling Induced by Mechanical Unloading in Phospholamban Deficient Mice

Gender Differences in Cardiac Reverse Remodeling in Mechanically Unloaded Hearts

Weyand, M.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nintedanib as Treatment Option in Bronchiolitis Obliterans after Lung Transplantation

Deletion of M33 Chemokine Receptor Leads to Decreased Levels of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Tracheal Transplant Model

Direct Ex Vivo Measurement of the Real Geometric Orifice Area to Assess the Hemodynamic Performance of Bioprosthetic Heart Valves

Patient-Tailored Silicone Plug for HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation

Inhibition of the wnt Pathway as an Option for Preventing Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy

Weymann, A.

Is Training in Cardiac Surgery Dangerous to the Patients? A Retrospective Study with 1071 Propensity Score-Matched Subjects

Wieloch, R.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

Wilbring, M.

Right Anterior Minithoracotomy Can Be Established as a Standard Approach for Isolated Aortic Valve Surgery

Wilhelm, M.

Incidence of Acute Vascular Complications after ECMO Implantation: Percutaneous versus Surgical Access

Willems, S.

In-Hospital Mortality after Transvenous Lead Extraction

Outcome Predictors for Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Mitral Valve Surgery

Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Heparin Bridging or Continuation of Oral Anticoagulation for Transvenous Lead Extraction?

Is There a Need for an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices?

Up to 5-Year Follow-up after Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures

Williams, H.

Retrograde Autologous Priming in Surgery of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Wimmer-Greinecker, G.

Seven Years’ Experience in Laser Lead Extraction in Lead Endocarditis

Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Degenerated Stentless Aortic Xenografts

Winkler, B.

The Impact of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Therapy on Outcome and Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

A Comparison of Semi- and Noncompliant Balloon Systems in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Wintgen, L.

Incidence, Dynamics, and Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury following CABG and Postoperative Coronary Angiogram: A Comprehensive Analysis of 242 Patients

Wisniewski, K.

Extracardiac Conduit versus Lateral Atrial Tunnel Fontan Operation—Analysis of the Mid-term Complications

Incidence, Dynamics, and Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury following CABG and Postoperative Coronary Angiogram: A Comprehensive Analysis of 242 Patients

Witte, W. O.

Preoperative Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Surgical Decision Making in Endocarditis Patients: A Literature Review and a Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Wöhner, I.

Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in LVAD-Driveline Infections: Initial Single-Center Experience

Wolf, E.

Breakthrough in Orthotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation: In a Preclinical Life-Supporting Pig-To-Baboon Model Worldwide First Continuous Successful Long-Term Survival (Up To 172/187 Days, Both Ongoing)

Wolf, J.

Detection of Somatic Mutations in Circulating Tumor DNA of Patients with Operable Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study

Wünsch, D.

One-Year Outcomes following Transapical Delivery of a Novel, Low-Profile Self-expandable Transcatheter Valve: Results from the ACURATE Neo TA Study

Yamaguchi, A.

Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Secondary to Type A Aortic Dissection

Yamaya, K.

Elephant Trunk Technique versus J Graft Open Stent Graft at Distal Anastomosis of Total Arch Replacement

Yaqub, J.

Correlation of Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, and Fibrosis and Preserved and Reduced Right Heart Function without Pulmonary Hypertension

Yazdanyar, M.

The Synthetic Adiponectin Receptor Agonist AdipoRon Attenuates Impairment of Cardiac Function Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Yörüker, U.

Outcomes of Biventricular Surgical Treatment for Interrupted Aortic Arch with/without Associated Complex Cardiac Anomalies: A Single-Center Experience in 16 Years

Aortic Valve Repair for Pediatric and Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 16 Years Single-Center Experience with 106 Cases

Back to the Roots: Fetal Circulation as an Urgent Therapy for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Depressed Left Ventricular Function in Neonates

Zayat, R.

Evaluation of Left Ventricular Myocardial Work Performance in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Pilot Study

Can We Predict the Safety of Anticoagulation Therapy Cessation in HeartMate II Patients?

Prevention of Sternal Wound Infections with the Sternum External Fixation (Stern-E-Fix) Corset in Women

Comparison of Hemocompatibility-Related Adverse Events between HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Zeeb, S.

Differential Effects of Exercise on Interfibrillar and Subsarcolemmal Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria

Differences in Skeletal and Heart Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Response to Intrinsic and Acquired Exercise Capacity

Zeller, T.

Expression Patterns of Circulating microRNAs in Different Valvulo-aortic Phenotypes

Zenker, D.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Zerdzitzki, M.

Early Experience with a Novel Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Prosthesis

Use of a Large-Bore Percutaneous Vascular Closure Device after va-ECMO Therapy

Zhigalov, K.

Is Training in Cardiac Surgery Dangerous to the Patients? A Retrospective Study with 1071 Propensity Score-Matched Subjects

Zhou, P.

Dopamine Derivate N-Octanoyl Dopamine Administration to the Transplant Recipient before the Onset of Reperfusion Improves Posttransplant Graft Function from Brain-Dead Donors in Rats

Zhou, Z.

Transcriptomic Sequencing of Primary Tissue Improves Genetic Diagnosis in Bicuspid Aortopathy by Identification and Validation of Splicing Variants

Ziaukas, V.

The German Laser Lead Extraction Registry: GALLERY

Ziegelmueller, J.

Transcatheter Treatment of Balloon-Expandable Valve Structural Degeneration: A Single-Center Case Series

Zieger, B.

Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Patients during Mechanical Circulatory Support

Zientara, A.

The Role of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cells in the Differential Diagnosis Between Sepsis and SIRS in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Zimpfer, D.

Transition from Short Term to Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems. Outcome and Patient Selection. On Behalf of ECMO-VAD Study Group

A Multicenter Analysis of Implantation via a Thoracotomy Approach of a Left Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

The HeartWare HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Biventricular Support

International Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device Exchange to a Fully Magnetically Levitated Centrifugal Pump: Data from the ELEVATE Registry

Long-Term Support of Patients Receiving a Left Ventricular Assist System for Advanced Heart Failure

Outflow Graft Twist Occlusion in the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System in 7 Cases: Analysis of Potential Mechanisms Using Contrast-Enhanced Multislice Computed Tomography

Alternative Outflow Graft Placement during Thoracotomy Implant of the HVAD System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

Zipfel, S.

Impella 5.0 Therapy Decreases Bleeding Complications in Patients after Change from Extracorporeal Life Support

Zittermann, A.

Short-Term Outcome after Centrifugal Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Comparing the HeartWare, HVAD, and Abbot Heartmate III

Risk Stratification in Heart Transplantation According to Donor and Recipient Risk Factors

Zuber, M.

Preclinical Multimodality Fusion Imaging Platform to Optimize Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Interventions

Single-Center Experience with Catheter-Based Tricuspid Valve Replacement with NaviGate Bioprosthesis for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Zurakowski, D.

Ventricular Dominance and Cardiac Morphology as Independent Predictors of the Outcome of Fontan Procedures—A Single-Center Experience

Zytowski, M.

MitraClip Implantation: A Word of Caution Regarding an All Too Liberal Indication and Delayed Referral to Surgery in Case of Failure

Čarman, D.

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes

Žibert, J.

Novel High-Resolution and Wireless Continuous Smart ECG Monitoring Improves Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recognition and Reveals Preceding Subtle Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Changes