Research

Publications

Below you can find a list of our published research.

6882 results

Cited 48 times since 2021 (13.4 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Volume 78, Issue 7, 1 1 2021, Pages 713-736 Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography for Complete Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. Serruys PW, Hara H, Garg S, Kawashima H, Nørgaard BL, Dweck MR, Bax JJ, Knuuti J, Nieman K, Leipsic JA, Mushtaq S, Andreini D, Onuma Y

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) has shown great technological improvements over the last 2 decades. High accuracy of CTA in detecting significant coronary stenosis has promoted CTA as a substitute for conventional invasive coronary angiography in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. In patients with coronary stenosis, CTA-derived physiological assessment is surrogate for intracoronary pressure and velocity wires, and renders possible decision-making about revasculariza... Abstract

Cited 15 times since 2021 (4.2 per year) source: EuropePMC

Open heart, Volume 8, Issue 2, 1 1 2021, Pages e001681 Impact of COVID-19 on the imaging diagnosis of cardiac disease in Europe. Williams MC, Shaw L, Hirschfeld CB, Maurovich-Horvat P, Nørgaard BL, Pontone G, Jimenez-Heffernan A, Sinitsyn V, Sergienko V, Ansheles A, Bax JJ, Buechel R, Milan E, Slart RHJA, Nicol E, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Pynda Y, Better N, Cerci R, Dorbala S, Raggi P, Villines TC, Vitola J, Malkovskiy E, Goebel B, Cohen Y, Randazzo M, Pascual TNB, Dondi M, Paez D, Einstein AJ, INCAPS COVID Investigators Group

Objectives: We aimed to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiac diagnostic testing and practice and to assess its impact in different regions in Europe. Methods: The online survey organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency Division of Human Health collected information on changes in cardiac imaging procedural volumes between March 2019 and March/April 2020. Data were collected from 909 centres in 108 countries. Results: Centres in Northern and Southern Europe were more li... Abstract

Cited 5 times since 2021 (1.4 per year) source: EuropePMC

European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 22, Issue 9, 1 1 2021, Pages 1072-1082 Effects of chronic kidney disease and declining renal function on coronary atherosclerotic plaque progression: a PARADIGM substudy. Huang AL, Leipsic JA, Zekry SB, Sellers S, Ahmadi AA, Blanke P, Hadamitzky M, Kim YJ, Conte E, Andreini D, Pontone G, Budoff MJ, Gottlieb I, Lee BK, Chun EJ, Cademartiri F, Maffei E, Marques H, Shin S, Choi JH, Virmani R, Samady H, Stone PH, Berman DS, Narula J, Shaw LJ, Bax JJ, Chang HJ

Aims: To investigate the change in atherosclerotic plaque volume in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and declining renal function, using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). Methods and results: In total, 891 participants with analysable serial CCTA and available glomerular filtration rate (GFR, derived using Cockcroft-Gault formulae) at baseline (CCTA 1) and follow-up (CCTA 2) were included. CKD was defined as GFR Abstract

Cited 8 times since 2021 (2.2 per year) source: EuropePMC

Investigative radiology, Volume 56, Issue 8, 1 1 2021, Pages 494-500 Characterization of Ascending Aortic Flow in Patients With Degenerative Aneurysms: A 4D Flow Magnetic Resonance Study. Ramaekers MJFG, Adriaans BP, Juffermans JF, van Assen HC, Bekkers SCAM, Scholte AJHA, Kenjeres S, Lamb HJ, Wildberger JE, Westenberg JJM, Schalla S

Objectives: Degenerative thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) patients are known to be at risk of life-threatening acute aortic events. Guidelines recommend preemptive surgery at diameters of greater than 55 mm, although many patients with small aneurysms show only mild growth rates and more than half of complications occur in aneurysms below this threshold. Thus, assessment of hemodynamics using 4-dimensional flow magnetic resonance has been of interest to obtain more insights in aneurysm development... Abstract

Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire), Volume 56, Issue 5, 1 1 2021, Pages 630-631 Response to Letter by Benson et al. on 'Hangover and the Effects of L-Cysteine'. Eriksson CJP, Metsälä M, Möykkynen T, Mäkisalo H, Kärkkäinen O, Palmén M, Salminen JE, Kauhanen J

Abstract

Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 33, Issue 3, 1 1 2021, Pages 462-468 A modified surgical technique for aortopexy in tracheobronchomalacia. Dolmaci OB, Fockens MM, Oomen MW, van Woensel JB, Hoekstra CEL, Koolbergen DR

Objectives: Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) is characterized by collapse of trachea, bronchi or both, leading to dyspnoea, expiratory stridor, coughing or recurrent airway infections. Surgical treatment with aortopexy is warranted for severe TBM. We describe a modified aortopexy technique with aortic wall strap sutures that evenly distributes the traction force over the full width of the aortic arch. The aim of this study was to determine the outcomes of this modified anterior aortopexy technique. M... Abstract

Cited 7 times since 2021 (1.9 per year) source: EuropePMC

The American journal of cardiology, Volume 156, 31 5 2021, Pages 9-15 Prevalence and Long-term Outcomes of Patients with Coronary Artery Ectasia Presenting with Acute Myocardial Infarction. Wang X, Montero-Cabezas JM, Mandurino-Mirizzi A, Hirasawa K, Ajmone Marsan N, Knuuti J, Bax JJ, Delgado V

Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is described in 5% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Previous studies have shown controversial results regarding the prognostic impact of CAE. The prevalence and prognostic value of CAE in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remain unknown. In 4788 patients presenting with AMI referred for coronary angiography the presence of CAE (defined as dilation of a coronary segment with a diameter ≥1.5 times of the adjacent normal segment) was confirmed... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2021 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC

Heart rhythm, Volume 18, Issue 11, 30 5 2021, Pages 2023-2024 Reply to the Editor-Precordial R' wave: electrical disturbance-based or abnormal substrate-based? Hoogendoorn JC, Zeppenfeld K

Abstract

Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Volume 28, Issue 6, 30 5 2021, Pages 2497-2499 Optimizing <sup>99m</sup>Tc-DPD scintigraphy: Adding value to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis. Stassen J, van der Bijl P, Bax JJ

Abstract

Cited 2 times since 2021 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.), Volume 93, 29 5 2021, Pages 111440 Associations of metabolomic profiles with circulating vitamin E and urinary vitamin E metabolites in middle-aged individuals. Luo J, Hashimoto Y, Martens LG, Meulmeester FL, Ashrafi N, Mook-Kanamori DO, Rosendaal FR, Jukema JW, van Dijk KW, Mills K, le Cessie S, Noordam R, van Heemst D

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol [α-TOH]) is transported in lipoprotein particles in blood, but little is known about the transportation of its oxidized metabolites. In the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity Study, we aimed to investigate the associations of 147 circulating metabolomic measures obtained through targeted nuclear magnetic resonance with serum α-TOH and its urinary enzymatic (α-CEHC) and oxidized (α-TLHQ) metabolites from 24-h urine quantified by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spec... Abstract

Cited 2 times since 2021 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC

European heart journal. Case reports, Volume 5, Issue 10, 29 5 2021, Pages ytab307 Peritoneal dialysis improves quality-of-life in a left ventricular assist device destination therapy patient-a case report. Koppel CJ, Jonker JT, Michels WM, Beeres SLMA

Background: Progressive renal insufficiency is frequent in heart failure patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The optimal strategy for long-term dialysis in LVAD patients and its effect on quality-of-life in these patients remain to be determined. Case summary: Our 55-year-old patient with pre-existing renal insufficiency received an LVAD as destination therapy because of advanced ischaemic heart failure. Six years after implantation, he developed end-stage renal disease for wh... Abstract

Cited 5 times since 2021 (1.4 per year) source: EuropePMC

Vascular, Volume 30, Issue 5, 28 4 2021, Pages 867-873 Near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green for quantification of changes in tissue perfusion following revascularization. Van den Hoven P, S Weller F, Van De Bent M, Goncalves LN, Ruig M, D Van Den Berg S, Ooms S, Mieog J, Ea Van De Bogt K, Van Schaik J, Schepers A, Vahrmeijer AL, Hamming JF, Van Der Vorst JR

Objectives: Current diagnostic modalities for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) mainly focus on the macrovascular level. For assessment of tissue perfusion, near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green (ICG) seems promising. In this prospective cohort study, ICG NIR fluorescence imaging was performed pre- and post-revascularization to assess changes in foot perfusion. Methods: ICG NIR fluorescence imaging was performed in 36 patients with PAD pre- and post-interve... Abstract

Cited 4 times since 2021 (1.1 per year) source: EuropePMC

Angiology, Volume 73, Issue 2, 28 4 2021, Pages 112-119 Angiographic and Clinical Profile of Patients With COVID-19 Referred for Coronary Angiography During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak: Results From a Collaborative, European, Multicenter Registry. Montero-Cabezas JM, Córdoba-Soriano JG, Díez-Delhoyo F, Abellán-Huerta J, Girgis H, Rama-Merchán JC, García-Blas S, van Rees JB, van Ramshorst J, Jurado-Román A

Data regarding angiographic characteristics, clinical profile, and inhospital outcomes of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) referred for coronary angiography (CAG) are scarce. This is an observational study analyzing confirmed patients with COVID-19 referred for CAG from 10 European centers. We included 57 patients (mean age: 66 ± 15 years, 82% male) , of whom 18% had previous myocardial infarction (MI) and 29% had renal insufficiency and chronic pulmonary disease. ST-segment ele... Abstract

Cited 16 times since 2021 (4.4 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 10, Issue 15, 28 4 2021, Pages e014059 Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Outcome in Takotsubo Syndrome: Data From the International Takotsubo Registry. El-Battrawy I, Cammann VL, Kato K, Szawan KA, Di Vece D, Rossi A, Wischnewsky M, Hermes-Laufer J, Gili S, Citro R, Bossone E, Neuhaus M, Franke J, Meder B, Jaguszewski M, Noutsias M, Knorr M, Heiner S, D'Ascenzo F, Dichtl W, Burgdorf C, Kherad B, Tschöpe C, Sarcon A, Shinbane J, Rajan L, Michels G, Pfister R, Cuneo A, Jacobshagen C, Karakas M, Koenig W, Pott A, Meyer P, David Arroja J, Banning A, Cuculi F, Kobza R, Fischer TA, Vasankari T, Airaksinen KEJ, Napp LC, Budnik M, Dworakowski R, MacCarthy P, Kaiser C, Osswald S, Galiuto L, Chan C, Bridgman P, Beug D, Delmas C, Lairez O, Gilyarova E, Shilova A, Gilyarov M, Kozel M, Tousek P, Winchester DE, Galuszka J, Ukena C, Poglajen G, Carrilho-Ferreira P, Hauck C, Paolini C, Bilato C, Kobayashi Y, Prasad A, Rihal CS, Liu K, Schulze PC, Bianco M, Jörg L, Rickli H, Pestana G, Nguyen TH, Böhm M, Maier LS, Pinto FJ, Widimský P, Felix SB, Opolski G, Braun-Dullaeus RC, Rottbauer W, Hasenfuß G, Pieske BM, Schunkert H, Thiele H, Bauersachs J, Katus HA, Horowitz JD, Di Ma

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for mortality. The prevalence, clinical correlates, and prognostic impact of AF in Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) have not yet been investigated in a large patient cohort. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, clinical correlates, and prognostic impact of AF in patients with TTS. Methods and Results Patients with TTS were enrolled from the International Takotsubo Registry, which is a multinational network with 26 participating center... Abstract

Cited 4 times since 2021 (1.1 per year) source: EuropePMC

European journal of heart failure, Volume 23, Issue 9, 28 4 2021, Pages 1428-1431 The ever-changing field of mechanical circulatory support: new challenges at the advent of the 'single device era'. Tops LF, Coats AJS, Ben Gal T

Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2021 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, Volume 28, Issue 6, 28 4 2021, Pages 878-887 Analysis of Outcomes After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Patients With Abnormal Findings on the First Postoperative Computed Tomography Angiography. Geraedts ACM, Mulay S, van Dieren S, Koelemay MJW, Balm R, ODYSSEUS Study Group*

Purpose: Lifelong follow-up after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) is recommended due to a continued risk of complications, especially if the first postoperative imaging shows abnormal findings. We studied the long-term outcomes in patients with abnormalities on the first postoperative computed tomography angiography (CTA) following EVAR. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of all consecutive patients who underwent elective EVAR for nonruptured abdominal aort... Abstract

Cited 7 times since 2021 (1.9 per year) source: EuropePMC

The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 38, Issue 1, 25 4 2021, Pages 183-193 Estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) as a potential gatekeeper for MRI-assessed PWV: a linear and deep neural network based approach in 2254 participants of the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity study. van Hout MJ, Dekkers IA, Lin L, Westenberg JJ, Schalij MJ, Jukema JW, Widya RL, Boone SC, de Mutsert R, Rosendaal FR, Scholte AJ, Lamb HJ

Pulse wave velocity (PWV) assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a prognostic marker for cardiovascular events. Prediction modelling could enable indirect PWV assessment based on clinical and anthropometric data. The aim was to calculate estimated-PWV (ePWV) based on clinical and anthropometric measures using linear ridge regression as well as a Deep Neural Network (DNN) and to determine the cut-off which provides optimal discriminative performance between lower and higher PWV values. I... Abstract

Cited 9 times since 2021 (2.5 per year) source: EuropePMC

Radiology. Cardiothoracic imaging, Volume 3, Issue 4, 22 4 2021, Pages e200496 International Consensus Statement on Nomenclature and Classification of the Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Its Aortopathy, for Clinical, Surgical, Interventional and Research Purposes. Michelena HI, Corte AD, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, Edwards WD, Roman MJ, Devereux RB, Fernández B, Asch FM, Barker AJ, Sierra-Galan LM, De Kerchove L, Fernandes SM, Fedak PWM, Girdauskas E, Delgado V, Abbara S, Lansac E, Prakash SK, Bissell MM, Popescu BA, Hope MD, Sitges M, Thourani VH, Pibarot P, Chandrasekaran K, Lancellotti P, Borger MA, Forrest JK, Webb J, Milewicz DM, Makkaar R, Leon MB, Sanders SP, Markl M, Ferrari VA, Roberts WC, Song JK, Blanke P, White CS, Siu S, Svensson LG, Braverman AC, Bavaria J, Sundt TM, El Khoury G, De Paulis R, Enriquez-Sarano M, Bax JJ, Otto CM, Schäfers HJ

This International Consensus Classification and Nomenclature for the congenital bicuspid aortic valve condition recognizes 3 types of bicuspid valves: 1. The fused type (right-left cusp fusion, right-non-coronary cusp fusion and left-non-coronary cusp fusion phenotypes); 2. The 2-sinus type (latero-lateral and antero-posterior phenotypes); and 3. The partial-fusion (forme fruste) type. The presence of raphe and the symmetry of the fused type phenotypes are critical aspects to describe. The Inter... Abstract

Cited 28 times since 2021 (7.7 per year) source: EuropePMC

The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Volume 162, Issue 3, 22 4 2021, Pages e383-e414 International consensus statement on nomenclature and classification of the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy, for clinical, surgical, interventional and research purposes. Michelena HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, Edwards WD, Roman MJ, Devereux RB, Fernández B, Asch FM, Barker AJ, Sierra-Galan LM, De Kerchove L, Fernandes SM, Fedak PWM, Girdauskas E, Delgado V, Abbara S, Lansac E, Prakash SK, Bissell MM, Popescu BA, Hope MD, Sitges M, Thourani VH, Pibarot P, Chandrasekaran K, Lancellotti P, Borger MA, Forrest JK, Webb J, Milewicz DM, Makkar R, Leon MB, Sanders SP, Markl M, Ferrari VA, Roberts WC, Song JK, Blanke P, White CS, Siu S, Svensson LG, Braverman AC, Bavaria J, Sundt TM, El Khoury G, De Paulis R, Enriquez-Sarano M, Bax JJ, Otto CM, Schäfers HJ

Cited 2 times since 2021 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC

The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 112, Issue 3, 22 4 2021, Pages 1005-1022 Summary: International Consensus Statement on Nomenclature and Classification of the Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Its Aortopathy, for Clinical, Surgical, Interventional and Research Purposes. Michelena HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, Edwards WD, Roman MJ, Devereux RB, Fernández B, Asch FM, Barker AJ, Sierra-Galan LM, De Kerchove L, Fernandes SM, Fedak PWM, Girdauskas E, Delgado V, Abbara S, Lansac E, Prakash SK, Bissell MM, Popescu BA, Hope MD, Sitges M, Thourani VH, Pibarot P, Chandrasekaran K, Lancellotti P, Borger MA, Forrest JK, Webb J, Milewicz DM, Makkar R, Leon MB, Sanders SP, Markl M, Ferrari VA, Roberts WC, Song JK, Blanke P, White CS, Siu S, Svensson LG, Braverman AC, Bavaria J, Sundt TM, El Khoury G, De Paulis R, Enriquez-Sarano M, Bax JJ, Otto CM, Schäfers HJ

This International evidence-based nomenclature and classification consensus on the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy recognizes 3 types of bicuspid aortic valve: 1. Fused type, with 3 phenotypes: right-left cusp fusion, right-non cusp fusion and left-non cusp fusion; 2. 2-sinus type with 2 phenotypes: Latero-lateral and antero-posterior; and 3. Partial-fusion or forme fruste. This consensus recognizes 3 bicuspid-aortopathy types: 1. Ascending phenotype; root phenotype; and 3. e... Abstract