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Annals of vascular surgery,
Volume 68, 24 4 2020, Pages 234-244
National Numbers of Secondary Aortic Reinterventions after Primary Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery from the Dutch Surgical Aneurysm Audit.
Karthaus EG, Vahl A, Elsman BHP, Wouters MWJM, de Borst GJ, Hamming JF, Dutch Society of Vascular Surgery, Steering Committee of the Dutch Surgical Aneurysm Audit, Dutch Institute for Clinical Auditing
Background: Long-term secondary aortic reinterventions (SARs) can be a sign of (lack of) effectiveness of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery. This study provides insight into the national number of SARs after primary AAA repair by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) or by open surgical repair in the Netherlands. Methods: Observational study included all patients undergoing SAR between 2016 and 2017, registered in the compulsory Dutch Surgical Aneurysm Audit (DSAA). The DSAA started in 2013,...
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Cited 10 times since 2020 (2 per year)
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JMIR research protocols,
Volume 9, Issue 4, 21 3 2020, Pages e16326
Use of Smart Technology for the Early Diagnosis of Complications After Cardiac Surgery: The Box 2.0 Study Protocol.
Biersteker TE, Boogers MJ, de Lind van Wijngaarden RA, Groenwold RH, Trines SA, van Alem AP, Kirchhof CJ, van Hof N, Klautz RJ, Schalij MJ, Treskes RW
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF), sternal wound infection, and cardiac decompensation are complications that can occur after cardiac surgery. Early detection of these complications is clinically relevant, as early treatment is associated with better clinical outcomes. Remote monitoring with the use of a smartphone (mobile health [mHealth]) might improve the early detection of complications after cardiac surgery. Objective: The primary aim of this study is to compare the detection rate of AF...
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Cited 21 times since 2020 (4.1 per year)
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Environmental microbiology,
Volume 22, Issue 6, 21 3 2020, Pages 2329-2345
A dynamic microbial sulfur cycle in a serpentinizing continental ophiolite.
Sabuda MC, Brazelton WJ, Putman LI, McCollom TM, Hoehler TM, Kubo MDY, Cardace D, Schrenk MO
Serpentinization is the hydration and oxidation of ultramafic rock, which occurs as oceanic lithosphere is emplaced onto continental margins (ophiolites), and along the seafloor as faulting exposes this mantle-derived material to circulating hydrothermal fluids. This process leads to distinctive fluid chemistries as molecular hydrogen (H2 ) and hydroxyl ions (OH- ) are produced and reduced carbon compounds are mobilized. Serpentinizing ophiolites also serve as a vector to transport sulfur compou...
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Cited 5 times since 2020 (1 per year)
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Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists,
Volume 27, Issue 3, 21 3 2020, Pages 452-461
Gutter Characteristics and Stent Compression of Self-Expanding vs Balloon-Expandable Chimney Grafts in Juxtarenal Aneurysm Models.
Meekel JP, van Schaik TG, Lely RJ, Groot G, van der Meijs BB, Wisselink W, Blankensteijn JD, Yeung KK
Purpose: To assess in silicone juxtarenal aneurysm models the gutter characteristics and compression of different types of chimney graft (CG) configurations. Materials and Methods: Fifty-seven combinations of Excluder C3 or Conformable Excluder stent-grafts (23, 26, and 28.5 mm) were deployed in 2 silicone juxtarenal aneurysm models with 3 types of CGs: Viabahn self-expanding (VSE; 6 and 13 mm) or Viabahn balloon-expandable (VBX; 6, 10, and 12 mm) stent-grafts and Advanta V12 balloon-expandable...
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Cited 8 times since 2020 (1.6 per year)
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Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry,
Volume 91, Issue 7, 21 3 2020, Pages 756-763
Determinants of cerebral radiological progression in Fabry disease.
Körver S, Longo MGF, Lima MR, Hollak CEM, El Sayed M, van Schaik IN, Vedolin L, Dijkgraaf MGW, Langeveld M
Background and aim: It is unclear which patients with Fabry disease (FD) are at risk for progression of white matter lesions (WMLs) and brain infarctions and whether enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) changes this risk. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ERT and clinical characteristics on progression of WMLs and infarctions on MRI in patients with FD. Methods: MRIs were assessed for WMLs (Fazekas scale), infarctions and basilar artery diameter (BAD). The effect of clinical chara...
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Cited 8 times since 2020 (1.6 per year)
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European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery,
Volume 60, Issue 1, 21 3 2020, Pages 49-55
Editor's Choice - Nationwide Analysis of Patients Undergoing Iliac Artery Aneurysm Repair in the Netherlands.
Jalalzadeh H, Indrakusuma R, Koelemay MJW, Balm R, Collaborators, Van den Akker LH, Van den Akker PJ, Akkersdijk GJ, Akkersdijk GP, Akkersdijk WL, van Andringa de Kempenaer MG, Arts CH, Avontuur JA, Baal JG, Bakker OJ, Balm R, Barendregt WB, Bender MH, Bendermacher BL, van den Berg M, Berger P, Beuk RJ, Blankensteijn JD, Bleker RJ, Bockel JH, Bodegom ME, Bogt KE, Boll AP, Booster MH, Borger van der Burg BL, de Borst GJ, Bos-van Rossum WT, Bosma J, Botman JM, Bouwman LH, Breek JC, Brehm V, Brinckman MJ, van den Broek TH, Brom HL, de Bruijn MT, de Bruin JL, Brummel P, van Brussel JP, Buijk SE, Buimer MG, Burger DH, Buscher HC, den Butter G, Cancrinus E, Castenmiller PH, Cazander G, Coveliers HM, Cuypers PH, Daemen JH, Dawson I, Derom AF, Dijkema AR, Diks J, Dinkelman MK, Dirven M, Dolmans DE, van Doorn RC, van Dortmont LM, van der Eb MM, Eefting D, van Eijck GJ, Elshof JW, Elsman BH, van der Elst A, van Engeland MI, van Eps RG, Faber MJ, de Fijter WM, Fioole B, Fritschy WM, Geelkerken RH, van Gent WB, Glade GJ,
Objective: The new 2019 guideline of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) recommends consideration for elective iliac artery aneurysm (eIAA) repair when the iliac diameter exceeds 3.5 cm, as opposed to 3.0 cm previously. The current study assessed diameters at time of eIAA repair and ruptured IAA (rIAA) repair and compared clinical outcomes after open surgical repair (OSR) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Methods: This retrospective observational study used the nationwide Dut...
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Cited 7 times since 2020 (1.4 per year)
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European heart journal. Case reports,
Volume 4, Issue 3, 17 3 2020, Pages 1-5
Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: a rare cause of an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in an adult-a case report.
Regeer MV, Bondarenko O, Zeppenfeld K, Egorova AD
Background: Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital disorder resulting in ischaemia and myocardial infarction which can act as a potential substrate for life-threatening arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Case summary: A 19-year-old man was admitted to the hospital after successful resuscitation from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) due to ventricular fibrillation occurring during jogging. In the diagnostic work-up of the OHCA, computed t...
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Cited 6 times since 2020 (1.2 per year)
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JACC. Cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 13, Issue 8, 15 3 2020, Pages 1852-1854
Regional Left Ventricular Myocardial Work Indices and Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.
Kostyukevich MV, van der Bijl P, Vo NM, Lustosa RP, Pio SM, Bootsma M, Ajmone Marsan N, Delgado V, Bax JJ
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Cited 6 times since 2020 (1.2 per year)
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European urology oncology,
Volume 3, Issue 3, 14 2 2020, Pages 316-317
Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) for Bladder Cancer Diagnostics: The Replacement for Surgery?
van der Heijden AG, Witjes JA
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Cited 8 times since 2020 (1.6 per year)
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Chemosphere,
Volume 254, 11 2 2020, Pages 126604
Ecological risks of imidacloprid to aquatic species in the Netherlands: Measured and estimated concentrations compared to species sensitivity distributions.
Thunnissen NW, Lautz LS, van Schaik TWG, Hendriks AJ
Recent declines of insects' biomass have been a major point of interest. While several causes, including use of neonicotinoids like imidacloprid, have been suggested, scientific underpinning is limited. The aim of our study was to assess the potential risk of imidacloprid for freshwater fauna in the Netherlands and to validate the SimpleBox model to allow application elsewhere. To this end, we compared imidacloprid concentrations estimated from emissions using the SimpleBox model to measure...
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Cited 8 times since 2020 (1.6 per year)
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Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography,
Volume 14, Issue 6, 11 2 2020, Pages 520-523
4D MDCT in the assessment of the tricuspid valve and its spatial relationship with the right coronary artery: A customized tool based on computed tomography for the planning of percutaneous procedures.
Pappalardo OA, Votta E, Selmi M, Luciani GB, Redaelli A, Delgado V, Bax JJ, Ajmone Marsan N
Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is currently the imaging technique of choice for the assessment of tricuspid valve (TV) annulus geometry and relationship with the right coronary artery (RCA). However, standardized protocols with a full 3D analysis are still lacking to plan percutaneous procedures for functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR). A novel customized 4-dimensional tool based on MDCT data was developed and provided accurate information on TV annulus morphology (3D-perimeter, 2D...
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Cited 21 times since 2020 (4.1 per year)
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Journal of medical genetics,
Volume 57, Issue 12, 10 2 2020, Pages 843-850
Identification of known and unknown genes associated with mitral valve prolapse using an exome slice methodology.
van Wijngaarden AL, Hiemstra YL, Koopmann TT, Ruivenkamp CAL, Aten E, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ, Delgado V, Barge-Schaapveld DQCM, Ajmone Marsan N
Purpose: Although a familial distribution has been documented, the genetic aetiology of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is largely unknown, with only four genes identified so far: FLNA, DCHS1, DZIP1 and PLD1. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic yield in known causative genes and to identify possible novel genes associated with MVP using a heart gene panel based on exome sequencing. Methods: Patients with MVP were referred for genetic counselling when a positive family history for MVP w...
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Cited 1 times since 2020 (0.2 per year)
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Stem cell research,
Volume 45, 8 2 2020, Pages 101764
Generation of two human induced pluripotent stem cell lines, LUMCi020-A and LUMCi021-A, from two patients with Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia carrying heterozygous mutations in the RYR2 gene.
Meraviglia V, Arendzen CH, Freund C, Atsma DE, Mummery CL, Bellin M
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) is a malignant channelopathy associated with exercise- and stress-induced cardiac sudden death. The autosomal dominant form of CPVT is due to mutations in the ryanodine receptor 2 (RYR2) gene. We generated induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) from skin fibroblasts of two patients carrying the c.12441 G>T and c.14885 A>G RYR2 missense mutations, respectively, using non-integrating Sendai virus. These lines show the typical morp...
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Cited 3 times since 2020 (0.6 per year)
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JMIR human factors,
Volume 7, Issue 2, 8 2 2020, Pages e17131
Teamwork and Safety Attitudes in Complex Aortic Surgery at a Dutch Hospital: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.
Hilt AD, Kaptein AA, Schalij MJ, van Schaik J
Background: Improving teamwork in surgery is a complex goal and difficult to achieve. Human factors questionnaires, such as the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ), can help us understand medical teamwork and may assist in achieving this goal. Objective: This paper aimed to assess local team and safety culture in a cardiovascular surgery setting to understand how purposeful teamwork improvements can be reached. Methods: Two cardiovascular surgical teams performing complex aortic treatments were...
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Cited 10 times since 2020 (1.9 per year)
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Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology,
Volume 143, 8 2 2020, Pages 26-37
Human epicardium-derived cells reinforce cardiac sympathetic innervation.
Ge Y, Smits AM, van Munsteren JC, Gittenberger-de Groot AC, Poelmann RE, van Brakel TJ, Schalij MJ, Goumans MJ, DeRuiter MC, Jongbloed MRM
Rationale: After cardiac damage, excessive neurite outgrowth (sympathetic hyperinnervation) can occur, which is related to ventricular arrhythmias/sudden cardiac death. Post-damage reactivation of epicardium causes epicardium-derived cells (EPDCs) to acquire a mesenchymal character, contributing to cardiac regeneration. Whether EPDCs also contribute to cardiac re/hyperinnervation, is unknown. Aim: To investigate whether mesenchymal EPDCs influence cardiac sympathetic innervation. Methods and res...
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Cited 23 times since 2020 (4.5 per year)
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Atherosclerosis,
Volume 301, 6 1 2020, Pages 37-43
The relation between healthy lifestyle changes and decrease in systemic inflammation in patients with stable cardiovascular disease.
van 't Klooster CC, van der Graaf Y, Ridker PM, Westerink J, Hjortnaes J, Sluijs I, Asselbergs FW, Bots ML, Kappelle LJ, Visseren FLJ, UCC-SMART study group
Background and aims: Pharmacological lowering of inflammation has proven effective in reducing recurrent cardiovascular event rates. Aim of the current study is to evaluate lifestyle changes (smoking cessation, weight loss, physical activity level increase, alcohol moderation, and a summary lifestyle improvement score) in relation to change in plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration in patients with established cardiovascular disease. Methods: In total, 1794 patients from the UCC-SMART coh...
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Cited 35 times since 2020 (6.8 per year)
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Circulation research,
Volume 127, Issue 2, 6 1 2020, Pages 229-243
Identification of Functional Variant Enhancers Associated With Atrial Fibrillation.
van Ouwerkerk AF, Bosada FM, Liu J, Zhang J, van Duijvenboden K, Chaffin M, Tucker NR, Pijnappels D, Ellinor PT, Barnett P, de Vries AAF, Christoffels VM
Rationale: Genome-wide association studies have identified a large number of common variants (single-nucleotide polymorphisms) associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). These variants are located mainly in noncoding regions of the genome and likely include variants that modulate the function of transcriptional regulatory elements (REs) such as enhancers. However, the actual REs modulated by variants and the target genes of such REs remain to be identified. Thus, the biological mechanisms by whic...
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Cited 1 times since 2020 (0.2 per year)
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Heart and vessels,
Volume 35, Issue 9, 4 1 2020, Pages 1290-1298
Influence of long-standing pulmonary arterial hypertension and its severity on pulmonary artery aneurysm development.
Nuche J, Montero-Cabezas JM, Lareo A, Huertas S, Jiménez López-Guarch C, Velázquez Martín M, Alonso Charterina S, Revilla Ostolaza Y, Delgado JF, Arribas Ynsaurriaga F, Escribano Subías P
Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is a common finding in patients with long-term pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The influence of PAH severity in the development of PAA remains unclear. We sought to determine whether PAA development is related to PAH severity and whether treatment optimization based on risk profile estimation is effective to stop pulmonary artery (PA) enlargement. This is a retrospective study of 125 PAH patients who underwent an imaging test (computed tomography or magneti...
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Cited 4 times since 2020 (0.8 per year)
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Journal of cardiology,
Volume 76, Issue 3, 4 1 2020, Pages 287-294
Blood biomarkers in patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease.
Bons LR, Geenen LW, van den Hoven AT, Dik WA, van den Bosch AE, Duijnhouwer AL, Siebelink HJ, Budde RPJ, Boersma E, Wessels MW, van de Laar IMBH, DeRuiter MC, Goumans MJ, Loeys BL, Roos-Hesselink JW
Background: Patients with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) are at risk of developing valve deterioration and aortic dilatation. We aimed to investigate whether blood biomarkers are associated with disease stage in patients with BAV. Methods: Serum levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), high sensitivity troponin T (hsTnT), N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), and total transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-ß1) were measured in adult BAV patients with valve dysfunct...
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Cited 6 times since 2020 (1.2 per year)
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Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation,
Volume 29, Issue 8, 4 1 2020, Pages 2231-2239
Minimal important change in physical function in trauma patients: a study using the short musculoskeletal function assessment.
de Graaf MW, Reininga IHF, Heineman E, El Moumni M
Purpose: The Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) questionnaire can be used to evaluate physical functioning in patients with traumatic injuries. It is not known what change in score reflects a meaningful change to patients. The aim was to determine minimal important change (MIC) values of the subscales (0-100) of the Dutch SMFA-NL in a sample of patients with a broad range of injuries. Methods: Patients between 18 and 65 years of age completed the SMFA-NL and the Global Rating of Ef...
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