Performance and outcome of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator after transvenous lead extraction
Chung D, Tauber J, Kaiser L, Schlichting A, Pecha S, Sinning C, Rexha E, Reichenspurner H, Willems S, Gosau N, Hakmi S
PACE. 2021;44(2):247-257.

Publication Performance in German Academic Heart Surgery
Debus E, Dolg M, Reichenspurner H, Grundmann R
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2021;69(1):19-25.

Impact of phosphodiesterases PDE3 and PDE4 on 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor4-mediated increase of cAMP in human atrial fibrillation
Dolce B, Christ T, Grammatika Pavlidou N, Yildirim Y, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T, Nikolaev V, Kaumann A, Molina C
N-S ARCH PHARMACOL. 2021;394(2):291-298.

Gemeinsam klug entscheiden – Aneurysmen der deszendierenden thorakalen Aorta
Kölbel T, Spanos K, Panuccio G, Rohlffs F, v. Kodolitsch Y, Detter C, Debus E, Behrendt C
GEFASSCHIRURGIE. 2021;26(3):199-205.

Spontaneous echo contrast, left atrial appendage thrombus and stroke in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Linder M, Voigtländer L, Schneeberger Y, Bhadra O, Grundmann D, Demal T, Goßling A, Ludwig S, Schäfer A, Waldschmidt L, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Schäfer U, Westermann D, Schofer N, Conradi L, Seiffert M
EuroIntervention. 2021;16(13):1114-1122.

Early results of a real-world series with two transapical transcatheter mitral valve replacement devices
Ludwig S, Kalbacher D, Schofer N, Schäfer A, Koell B, Seiffert M, Schirmer J, Schäfer U, Westermann D, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Lubos E, Conradi L
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2021;110(3):411-420.

Prognostic value of the H2 FPEF score in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Ludwig S, Pellegrini C, Gossling A, Rheude T, Voigtländer L, Bhadra O, Linder M, Kalbacher D, Koell B, Waldschmidt L, Schirmer J, Seiffert M, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Westermann D, Conradi L, Joner M, Schofer N
ESC heart failure. 2021;8(1):461-470.

No impact of sex and age on beta-adrenoceptor-mediated inotropy in human right atrial trabeculae
Pecha S, Geelhoed B, Kempe R, Berk E, Engel A, Girdauskas E, Reichenspurner H, Ravens U, Kaumann A, Eschenhagen T, Schnabel R, Christ T
ACTA PHYSIOL. 2021;231(3):e13564.

Long-Term Outcome and Quality of Life After Biological Aortic Valve Replacement in Nonelderly Adults
Petersen J, Krogmann H, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
ANN THORAC SURG. 2021;111(1):142-149.

Should concomitant surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation be performed in elderly patients?
Petersen J, Vettorazzi E, Hakmi S, Alassar Y, Meyer C, Willems S, Wagner F, Girdauskas E, Reichenspurner H, Pecha S
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2021;161(5):1816-1823.e1.

Clinical outcomes of complete versus incomplete revascularization in patients treated with coronary artery bypass grafting: insights from the TiCAB trial
Schaefer A, Conradi L, Schneeberger Y, Reichenspurner H, Sandner S, Tebbe U, Nowak B, Stritzke J, Kastrati A, Schunkert H, von Scheidt M
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2021;59(2):417-425.

Predicting clinical outcome by indexed mitral valve tenting in functional mitral valve regurgitation
von Stumm M, Dudde F, Holst T, Sequeira-Gross T, Pausch J, Müller L, Sinning C, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
Open Heart. 2021;8(1):.

Transaxillary transcatheter ACURATE neo aortic valve implantation - The TRANSAX multicenter study
Amat-Santos I, Santos-Martínez S, Conradi L, Taramasso M, Poli A, Romaguera R, Pan M, Bagur R, Del Valle R, Nombela-Franco L, Bhadra O, Aparisi Á, Redondo A, Gutiérrez H, Gómez I, Roman J
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2020 [Epub ahead of print].

Procedural volume and outcomes in patients undergoing VA-ECMO support
Becher P, Goßling A, Schrage B, Twerenbold R, Fluschnik N, Seiffert M, Bernhardt A, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Westermann D
CRIT CARE. 2020;24(1):291.

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with adult congenital heart disease listed for heart and heart‒lung transplantation in the Eurotransplant region
Becher P, Schrage B, Weimann J, Smits J, Magnussen C, Reichenspurner H, Goßling A, Rodrigus I, Dumfarth J, de Pauw M, François K, van Caenegem O, Ancion A, Van Cleemput J, Milicic D, Moza A, Schenker P, Röhrich L, Schönrath F, Thul J, Steinmetz M, Schmack B, Ruhparwar A, Warnecke G, Rojas S, Sandhaus T, Haneya A, Eifert S, Welp H, Ablonczy L, Wagner F, Westermann D, Bernhardt A, Knappe D, Blankenberg S, Kirchhof P, Zengin E, Sinning C
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2020;39(11):1238-1249.

Risk prediction of in-hospital mortality in patients with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiopulmonary support: The ECMO-ACCEPTS score
Becher P, Twerenbold R, Schrage B, Schmack B, Sinning C, Fluschnik N, Schwarzl M, Waldeyer C, Seiffert M, Clemmensen P, Neumann J, Bernhardt A, Zeymer U, Thiele H, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Westermann D
J CRIT CARE. 2020;56:100-105.

Bridging INTERMACS 1 patients from VA-ECMO to LVAD via Impella 5.0: De-escalate and ambulate
Bertoldi L, Pappalardo F, Lubos E, Grahn H, Rybczinski M, Barten M, Legros T, Bertoglio L, Schrage B, Westermann D, Lapenna E, Reichenspurner H, Bernhardt A
J CRIT CARE. 2020;57:259-263.

Multicenter study on postcardiotomy venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Biancari F, Dalén M, Fiore A, Ruggieri V, Saeed D, Jónsson K, Gatti G, Zipfel S, Perrotti A, Bounader K, Loforte A, Lechiancole A, Pol M, Spadaccio C, Pettinari M, Ragnarsson S, Alkhamees K, Mariscalco G, Welp H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2020;159(5):1844-1854.e6.

Feasibility, safety, and resource utilisation of active mobilisation of patients on extracorporeal life support: a prospective observational study
Braune S, Bojes P, Mecklenburg A, Angriman F, Soeffker G, Warnke K, Westermann D, Blankenberg S, Kubik M, Reichenspurner H, Kluge S
ANN INTENSIVE CARE. 2020;10(1):161.

Switching to Impella 5.0 decreases need for transfusion in patients undergoing temporary mechanical circulatory support
Castro L, Zipfel S, Braunsteiner J, Schaefer A, Sill B, Söffker G, Kluge S, Lubos E, Rybczinski M, Grahn H, Schrage B, Becher P, Barten M, Westermann D, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Bernhardt A
J CRIT CARE. 2020;57:253-258.

Validation of quantitative assessment of indocyanine green fluorescent imaging in a one-vessel model
Duprée A, Rieß H, von Kroge P, Izbicki J, Debus E, Mann O, Pinnschmidt H, Russ D, Detter C, Wipper S
PLOS One. 2020;15(11):e0240188.

Unravelling the Pathogenetic Mechanisms in Congenital Aortopathies: Need for an Integrative Translational Approach
Girdauskas E, Kaemmerer H, von Kodolitsch Y
J CLIN MED. 2020;9(1):.

Expression Patterns of Circulating MicroRNAs in the Risk Stratification of Bicuspid Aortopathy
Girdauskas E, Neumann N, Petersen J, Sequeira-Gross T, Naito S, von Stumm M, von Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H, Zeller T
J CLIN MED. 2020;9(1):.

Transvenous lead extraction after heart transplantation: How to avoid abandoned lead fragments
Hahnel F, Pecha S, Bernhardt A, Barten M, Chung D, Sinning C, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
J CARDIOVASC ELECTR. 2020;31(4):854-859.

Atrial Myocyte NLRP3/CaMKII Nexus Forms a Substrate for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
Heijman J, Muna A, Veleva T, Molina C, Sutanto H, Tekook M, Wang Q, Abu-Taha I, Gorka M, Künzel S, El-Armouche A, Reichenspurner H, Kamler M, Nikolaev V, Ravens U, Li N, Nattel S, Wehrens X, Dobrev D
CIRC RES. 2020;127(8):1036-1055.

Case Report on: Very Early Afterdepolarizations in HiPSC-Cardiomyocytes-An Artifact by Big Conductance Calcium Activated Potassium Current (Ibk,Ca)
Horváth A, Christ T, Koivumäki J, Prondzynski M, Zech A, Spohn M, Saleem U, Mannhardt I, Ulmer B, Girdauskas E, Meyer C, Hansen A, Eschenhagen T, Lemoine M
Cells. 2020;9(1):.

The H-Y Antigen in Embryonic Stem Cells Causes Rejection in Syngeneic Female Recipients
Hu X, Kueppers S, Kooreman N, Gravina A, Wang D, Tediashvili G, Schlickeiser S, Frentsch M, Nikolaou C, Thiel A, Marcus S, Fuchs S, Velden J, Reichenspurner H, Volk H, Deuse T, Schrepfer S
STEM CELLS DEV. 2020;29(18):1179-1189.

Rationale and Design of the Hamburg City Health Study
Jagodzinski A, Johansen C, Koch-Gromus U, Aarabi G, Adam G, Anders S, Augustin M, der Kellen R, Beikler T, Behrendt C, Betz C, Bokemeyer C, Borof K, Briken P, Busch C, Büchel C, Brassen S, Debus E, Eggers L, Fiehler J, Gallinat J, Gellißen S, Gerloff C, Girdauskas E, Gosau M, Graefen M, Härter M, Harth V, Heidemann C, Heydecke G, Huber T, Hussein Y, Kampf M, von dem Knesebeck O, Konnopka A, König H, Kromer R, Kubisch C, Kühn S, Loges S, Löwe B, Lund G, Meyer C, Nagel L, Nienhaus A, Pantel K, Petersen E, Püschel K, Reichenspurner H, Sauter G, Scherer M, Scherschel K, Schiffner U, Schnabel R, Schulz H, Smeets R, Sokalskis V, Spitzer M, Terschüren C, Thederan I, Thoma T, Thomalla G, Waschki B, Wegscheider K, Wenzel J, Wiese S, Zyriax B, Zeller T, Blankenberg S
EUR J EPIDEMIOL. 2020;35(2):169-181.

Impact f pre- and post-procedural renal dysfunction on long-term outcomes in patients undergoing MitraClip Implantation: A retrospective analysis from two German high-volume centres
Kalbacher D, Daubmann A, Tigges E, Hünlich M, Wiese S, Conradi L, Schirmer J, Beuthner B, Reichenspurner H, Wegscheider K, Danner B, Tichelbäcker T, Hasenfuß G, Schäfer U, Blankenberg S, Puls M, Schillinger W, Lubos E
INT J CARDIOL. 2020;300:87-92.

Establishment of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in minimally invasive heart valve surgery
Kubitz J, Schulte-Uentrop L, Zoellner C, Lemke M, Messner-Schmitt A, Kalbacher D, Sill B, Reichenspurner H, Koell B, Girdauskas E
PLOS One. 2020;15(4):e0231378.

4D flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance for monitoring of aortic valve repair in bicuspid aortic valve disease
Lenz A, Petersen J, Riedel C, Weinrich J, Kooijman H, Schoennagel B, Adam G, von Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E, Bannas P
J CARDIOVASC MAGN R. 2020;22(1):29.

TAVR for low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis: Prognostic impact of aortic valve calcification
Ludwig S, Goßling A, Waldschmidt L, Linder M, Bhadra O, Voigtländer L, Schäfer A, Deuschl F, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Schäfer U, Westermann D, Seiffert M, Conradi L, Schofer N
AM HEART J. 2020;225:138-148.

Screening for transcatheter mitral valve replacement: a decision tree algorithm
Ludwig S, Ruebsamen N, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Kalbacher D, Schaefer A, Koell B, Westermann D, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Schäfer U, Conradi L, Lubos E
EuroIntervention. 2020;16(3):251-258.

Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Surgical Repair of Type A Aortic Dissection
Mariscalco G, Fiore A, Ragnarsson S, El-Dean Z, Jónsson K, Dalén M, Fux T, Ruggieri V, Gatti G, Juvonen T, Zipfel S, Dell'Aquila A, Perrotti A, Bounader K, Settembre N, Loforte A, Livi U, Pol M, Spadaccio C, Pettinari M, Reichart D, Alkhamees K, Welp H, Maselli D, Lichtenberg A, Biancari F
AM J CARDIOL. 2020;125(12):1901-1905.

Peripheral versus central extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for postcardiotomy shock: Multicenter registry, systematic review, and meta-analysis
Mariscalco G, Salsano A, Fiore A, Dalén M, Ruggieri V, Saeed D, Jónsson K, Gatti G, Zipfel S, Dell'Aquila A, Perrotti A, Loforte A, Livi U, Pol M, Spadaccio C, Pettinari M, Ragnarsson S, Alkhamees K, El-Dean Z, Bounader K, Biancari F
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2020;160(5):1207-1216.e44.

Bicuspid aortopathy - molecular involvement of microRNAs and MMP-TIMP
Naito S, Petersen J, Sequeira-Gross T, Neumann N, Duque Escobar J, Zeller T, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
Biomarkers. 2020;25(8):711-718.

Circulating microRNAs vs. aortic diameter in bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy
Naito S, Petersen J, Sequeira-Gross T, Zeller T, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2020 [Epub ahead of print];218492320927233.

Focus on a rare clinical entity: unicuspid aortic valve disease
Naito S, Sequeira-Gross T, Petersen J, Holst T, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2020;18(9):625-633.

Focus on the annuloplasty in aortic valve repair: implications from a quantitative multislice computed tomography analysis
Neumann N, Petersen J, Sinning C, Sequeira-Gross T, Schofer N, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2020;10(4):853-861.

Global perspectives on cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training
Nissen A, Smith J, Schmitto J, Mariani S, Almeida R, Afoke J, Asai T, Luc J, Shapira O, Mennander A, Tanaka A, Kaleda V, Wan S, Wick A, Reichenspurner H, Cohn B, Nguyen T
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2020 [Epub ahead of print].

Comparison of Mitral Valve Replacement and Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation: a Meta-analysis and Implications for Transcatheter Mitral Procedures
Overtchouk P, Ben-Ali W, Prendergast B, Conradi L, Hahn R, Granada J, Modine T
Curr Cardiol Rep. 2020;22(9):79.

Impact of Predilatation Prior to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With the Self-Expanding Acurate neo Device (from the Multicenter NEOPRO Registry)
Pagnesi M, Kim W, Conradi L, Barbanti M, Stefanini G, Schofer J, Hildick-Smith D, Pilgrim T, Abizaid A, Zweiker D, Testa L, Taramasso M, Wolf A, Webb J, Sedaghat A, Van der Heyden J, Ziviello F, MacCarthy P, Hamm C, Bhadra O, Schäfer U, Costa G, Tamburino C, Cannata F, Reimers B, Eitan A, Alsanjari O, Asami M, Windecker S, Siqueira D, Schmidt A, Bianchi G, Bedogni F, Saccocci M, Maisano F, Jensen C, Naber C, Alenezi A, Wood D, Sinning J, Brouwer J, Tzalamouras V, Van Mieghem N, Colombo A, Latib A
AM J CARDIOL. 2020;125(9):1369-1377.

Hyperammonemia by Ureaplasma urealyticum Pneumonia after Lung Transplantation
Paparoupa M, Barten M, de Heer J, Giessen H, Frings D, Kluge S
Resp Med Case Rep. 2020;30:101080.

Left ventricular reverse remodeling after successful subannular mitral valve repair in end-stage heart failure: a case report
Pausch J, Sequeira Gross T, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
Eur Heart J-Case Rep. 2020;4(3):1-5.

Implantable loop recorder monitoring in patients with cryptogenic stroke - Detection and treatment of different clinically relevant arrhythmias
Pecha S, Wilke I, Yildirim Y, Reichenspurner H, Aydin M
J ELECTROCARDIOL. 2020;60:102-106.

Atrial fibrillation surgery with a focus on patients with reduced left ventricular function and heart failure
Petersen J, Reichenspurner H, Pecha S
EUROPACE. 2020;22(4):517-521.

The impact of residual mitral regurgitation after MitraClip therapy in functional mitral regurgitation
Reichart D, Kalbacher D, Rübsamen N, Tigges E, Thomas C, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, Schäfer U, Lubos E
EUR J HEART FAIL. 2020;22(10):1840-1848.

TAVI in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification and/or Mitral Stenosis
Schaefer A, Sarwari H, Schofer N, Schneeberger Y, Westermann D, Schoen G, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Conradi L
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2020 [Epub ahead of print].

Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation and Concomitant Dor Procedure: a Single Center Experience
Schaefer A, Schneeberger Y, Castro L, Sill B, Alassar Y, Rybczynski M, Barten M, Grahn H, Reichenspurner H, Philipp S, Bernhardt A
REV BRAS CIR CARDIOV. 2020;35(4):477-483.

Transapical mitral valve-in-ring procedure with a novel self-expandable transcatheter heart valve: first- and last-in-man report
Schaefer A, Seiffert M, Blankenberg S, Conradi L
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2020;58(1):190-192.

Safety and Performance Outcomes of a Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve: The BIOVALVE Trials
Schäfer U, Kempfert J, Verheye S, Maisano F, Thiele H, Landt M, Haude M, Rudolph T, Ince H, Kische S, Treede H, Tonino P, Conradi L
JACC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2020;13(2):157-166.

Left Ventricular Unloading Is Associated With Lower Mortality in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Treated With Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Results From an International, Multicenter Cohort Study
Schrage B, Becher P, Bernhardt A, Bezerra H, Blankenberg S, Brunner S, Colson P, Cudemus Deseda G, Dabboura S, Eckner D, Eden M, Eitel I, Frank D, Frey N, Funamoto M, Goßling A, Graf T, Hagl C, Kirchhof P, Kupka D, Landmesser U, Lipinski J, Lopes M, Majunke N, Maniuc O, McGrath D, Möbius-Winkler S, Morrow D, Mourad M, Noel C, Nordbeck P, Orban M, Pappalardo F, Patel S, Pauschinger M, Pazzanese V, Reichenspurner H, Sandri M, Schulze P, H G Schwinger R, Sinning J, Aksoy A, Skurk C, Szczanowicz L, Thiele H, Tietz F, Varshney A, Wechsler L, Westermann D
CIRCULATION. 2020;142(22):2095-2106.

Application of the SCAI classification in a cohort of patients with cardiogenic shock
Schrage B, Dabboura S, Yan I, Hilal R, Neumann J, Sörensen N, Goßling A, Becher P, Grahn H, Wagner T, Seiffert M, Kluge S, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Westermann D
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2020;96(3):E213-E219.

Patient Characteristics, Treatment and Outcome in Non-Ischemic vs. Ischemic Cardiogenic Shock
Schrage B, Weimann J, Dabboura S, Yan I, Hilal R, Becher P, Seiffert M, Bernhardt A, Kluge S, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Westermann D
J CLIN MED. 2020;9(4):.

Comparison of microstructural alterations in the proximal aorta between aortic stenosis and regurgitation
Sequeira Gross T, Lindner D, Ojeda F, Neumann J, Grewal N, Kuntze T, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Westermann D, Girdauskas E
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2020 [Epub ahead of print].

Assessing palliative care need in left ventricular assist device patients and heart transplant recipients
Strangl F, Ullrich A, Oechsle K, Bokemeyer C, Blankenberg S, Knappe D, Reichenspurner H, Bernhardt A, Barten M, Rybczynski M
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2020;31(6):874-880.

Transapical Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation in Patients with Prior Aortic Valve Replacement: a feasibility report
Taramasso M, Sorajja P, Dahle G, Dumonteil N, Schäfer U, Modine T, Overtchouk P, Coisne A, Nickenig G, Babaliaros V, Khattab A, Ludwig S, Conradi L
EuroIntervention. 2020 [Epub ahead of print].

Marfan Syndrome Versus Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease: Comparative Analysis of Obstetric Outcome and Pregnancy-Associated Immediate and Long-Term Aortic Complications
Toprak B, Szöcs K, Zengin-Sahm E, Sinning C, Hot A, Bannas P, Hecher K, Hüneke B, Mir T, Rybczynski M, Girdauskas E, Blankenberg S, von Kodolitsch Y
J CLIN MED. 2020;9(4):.

Prognostic Impact of Underweight (Body Mass Index <20 kg/m ²) in Patients With Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (from the German Aortic Valve Registry [GARY])
Voigtländer L, Twerenbold R, Schäfer U, Conradi L, Balaban Ü, Bekeredjian R, Ensminger S, Walther T, Beckmann A, Frerker C, Bauer T, Hamm C, Möllmann H, Bleiziffer S
AM J CARDIOL. 2020;129:79-86.

How military history can inspire medical intervention
von Kodolitsch Y, Prokoph M, Sachweh A, Kölbel T, Detter C, Berger J, Wick T, Debus S, Blankart C
Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2020;10(6):2048-2053.

Prognostic value of mitral valve tenting area in patients with functional mitral regurgitation
von Stumm M, Dudde F, Gasser S, Sequeira-Gross T, Pausch J, Sinning C, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2020;30(3):431-438.

Impact of delayed systemic heparinization on postoperative bleeding and thromboembolism during post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in neonates
von Stumm M, Subbotina I, Biermann D, Gottschalk U, Mueller G, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Reichenspurner H, Riso A, Sachweh J
PERFUSION-UK. 2020;35(7):626-632.

Right heart failure before LVAD implantation predicts right heart failure after LVAD implantation - is it that easy?
Wagner T, Bernhardt A, Magnussen C, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Grahn H
J CARDIOTHORAC SURG. 2020;15(1):113.

qSOFA Score Is Useful to Assess Disease Severity in Patients With Heart Failure in the Setting of a Heart Failure Unit (HFU)
Wagner T, Sinning C, Haumann J, Magnussen C, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Grahn H
Front Cardiovasc Med. 2020;7:574768.

Current and Emerging Imaging Techniques in Patients with Genetic Aortic Syndromes
Weinrich J, Lenz A, Girdauskas E, Adam G, von Kodolitsch Y, Bannas P
ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG. 2020;192(1):50-58.

Cardiac surgery residents training in Germany-Status quo and future prospects
Wick A, Beckmann A, Nemeth A, Conradi L, Schäfer A, Reichenspurner H, Schlensak C
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2020;159(2):579-587.

Hematopoietic stem-cell senescence and myocardial repair - Coronary artery disease genotype/phenotype analysis of post-MI myocardial regeneration response induced by CABG/CD133+ bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell treatment in RCT PERFECT Phase 3
Wolfien M, Klatt D, Salybekov A, Ii M, Komatsu-Horii M, Gaebel R, Philippou-Massier J, Schrinner E, Akimaru H, Akimaru E, David R, Garbade J, Gummert J, Haverich A, Hennig H, Iwasaki H, Kaminski A, Kawamoto A, Klopsch C, Kowallick J, Krebs S, Nesteruk J, Reichenspurner H, Ritter C, Stamm C, Tani-Yokoyama A, Blum H, Wolkenhauer O, Schambach A, Asahara T, Steinhoff G
EBioMedicine. 2020;57:102862.

Hybrid transvenous lead extraction during cardiac surgery for valvular endocarditis
Yildirim Y, Petersen J, Tönnis T, Reichenspurner H, Pecha S
J CARDIOVASC ELECTR. 2020;31(8):2101-2106.

Comparing everolimus-based immunosuppression with reduction or withdrawal of calcineurin inhibitor reduction from six months after heart transplantation: the randomized MANDELA study
Barten M, Hirt S, Garbade J, Bara C, Doesch A, Knosalla C, Grinninger C, Stypmann J, Sieder C, Lehmkuhl H, Porstner M, Schulz U
AM J TRANSPLANT. 2019;19(11):3006-3017.

Impella 5.0 therapy as a bridge-to-decision option for patients on extracorporeal life support with unclear neurological outcomes
Bernhardt A, Zipfel S, Reiter B, Hakmi S, Castro L, Söffker G, Kluge S, Lubos E, Rybczinski M, Grahn H, Schrage B, Becher P, Barten M, Westermann D, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2019;56(6):1031-1036.

Corrigendum to 'Simplified frozen elephant trunk technique for combined open and endovascular treatment of extensive aortic diseases'
Detter C, Demal T, Bax L, Tsilimparis N, Kölbel T, von Kodolitsch Y, Vettorazzi E, Reichenspurner H, Brickwedel J
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2019;56(4):817.

Simplified frozen elephant trunk technique for combined open and endovascular treatment of extensive aortic diseases
Detter C, Demal T, Bax L, Tsilimparis N, Kölbel T, von Kodolitsch Y, Vettorazzi E, Reichenspurner H, Brickwedel J
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2019;56(4):738-745.

Five-Year Outcome after Off-Pump or On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Elderly Patients
Diegeler A, Börgermann J, Kappert U, Hilker M, Doenst T, Böning A, Albert M, Färber G, Holzhey D, Conradi L, Rieß F, Veeckman P, Minorics C, Zacher M, Reents W
CIRCULATION. 2019;139(16):1865-1871.

Long-term efficacy and safety of radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices and transvenous leads
Dinshaw L, Schäffer B, Akbulak Ö, Jularic M, Hartmann J, Klatt N, Dickow J, Gunawardene M, Münkler P, Hakmi S, Pecha S, Sultan A, Lüker J, Pinnschmidt H, Hoffmann B, Gosau N, Eickholt C, Willems S, Steven D, Meyer C
J CARDIOVASC ELECTR. 2019;30(5):679-687.

Can We Predict Failure of Mitral Valve Repair?
Gasser S, von Stumm M, Sinning C, Schaefer U, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
J CLIN MED. 2019;8(4):.

Minimally invasive mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation
Girdauskas E, Pausch J, Harmel E, Gross T, Detter C, Sinning C, Kubitz J, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2019;55(Suppl 1):i17-i25.

Standardized Subannular Repair Improves Outcomes in Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation
Harmel E, Pausch J, Gross T, Petersen J, Sinning C, Kubitz J, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
ANN THORAC SURG. 2019;108(6):1783-1792.

1000 MitraClip™ procedures: Lessons learnt from the largest single-centre experience worldwide
Kalbacher D, Ludwig S, Schofer N, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Conradi L, Blankenberg S, Lubos E
EUR HEART J. 2019;40(38):3137-3139.

Incidence and outcome of peri-procedural transcatheter heart valve embolization and Migration: the TRAVEL registry (TranscatheteR HeArt Valve EmboLization and Migration)
Kim W, Schäfer U, Tchetche D, Nef H, Arnold M, Avanzas P, Rudolph T, Scholtz S, Barbanti M, Kempfert J, Mangieri A, Lauten A, Frerker C, Yoon S, Holzamer A, Praz F, De Backer O, Toggweiler S, Blumenstein J, Purita P, Tarantini G, Thilo C, Wolf A, Husser O, Pellegrini C, Burgdorf C, Antolin R, Díaz V, Liebetrau C, Schofer N, Möllmann H, Eggebrecht H, Sondergaard L, Walther T, Pilgrim T, Hilker M, Makkar R, Unbehaun A, Börgermann J, Moris C, Achenbach S, Dörr O, Brochado B, Conradi L, Hamm C
EUR HEART J. 2019;40(38):3156-3165.

Sex differences in preformed panel-reactive antibody levels and outcomes in patients undergoing heart transplantation
Magnussen C, Ruebsamen N, Ojeda F, Rybczynski M, Kobashigawa J, Reichenspurner H, Bernhardt A, Schnabel R
CLIN TRANSPLANT. 2019;33(6):e13572.

Case-matched Comparison of Cardiovascular Outcome in Loeys-Dietz Syndrome versus Marfan Syndrome
Mühlstädt K, De Backer J, von Kodolitsch Y, Kutsche K, Muiño Mosquera L, Brickwedel J, Girdauskas E, Mir T, Mahlmann A, Tsilimparis N, Staebler A, Schoof L, Seidel H, Berger J, Bernhardt A, Blankenberg S, Kölbel T, Detter C, Szöcs K, Kaemmerer H
J CLIN MED. 2019;8(12):.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Next-Generation Self-Expanding Devices: A Multicenter, Retrospective, Propensity-Matched Comparison of Evolut PRO Versus Acurate neo Transcatheter Heart Valves
Pagnesi M, Kim W, Conradi L, Barbanti M, Stefanini G, Zeus T, Pilgrim T, Schofer J, Zweiker D, Testa L, Taramasso M, Hildick-Smith D, Abizaid A, Wolf A, Van Mieghem N, Sedaghat A, Wöhrle J, Khogali S, Van der Heyden J, Webb J, Estévez-Loureiro R, Mylotte D, MacCarthy P, Brugaletta S, Hamm C, Bhadra O, Schäfer U, Costa G, Tamburino C, Cannata F, Reimers B, Veulemans V, Asami M, Windecker S, Eitan A, Schmidt A, Bianchi G, Bedogni F, Saccocci M, Maisano F, Alsanjari O, Siqueira D, Jensen C, Naber C, Ziviello F, Sinning J, Seeger J, Rottbauer W, Brouwer J, Alenezi A, Wood D, Tzalamouras V, Regueiro A, Colombo A, Latib A
JACC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2019;12(5):433-443.

Standardized subannular repair for type IIIb functional mitral regurgitation in a minimally invasive mitral valve surgery setting†
Pausch J, Harmel E, Sinning C, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2019;56(5):968-975.

Transaxillary transcatheter aortic valve implantation utilizing a novel vascular closure device with resorbable collagen material: a feasibility study
Schaefer A, Schirmer J, Schofer N, Schneeberger Y, Deuschl F, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Conradi L, Schäfer U
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2019;108(7):779-786.

Analysis of fibrosis in control or pressure overloaded rat hearts after mechanical unloading by heterotopic heart transplantation
Schaefer A, Schneeberger Y, Schulz S, Krasemann S, Werner T, Piasecki A, Höppner G, Müller C, Morhenn K, Lorenz K, Wieczorek D, Schwoerer A, Eschenhagen T, Ehmke H, Reichenspurner H, Stenzig J, Cuello F
SCI REP. 2019;9(1):5710.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients: a propensity score-matched analysis
Schaefer A, Schofer N, Goßling A, Seiffert M, Schirmer J, Deuschl F, Schneeberger Y, Voigtländer L, Detter C, Schaefer U, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Conradi L, Westermann D
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2019;56(6):1131-1139.

Thirty-day outcomes of a novel transcatheter heart valve to treat degenerated surgical valves: the VIVALL multicentre, single-arm, pilot study
Schäfer U, Butter C, Landt M, Frerker C, Treede H, Schirmer J, Koban C, Allali A, Schmidt T, Charitos E, Conradi L
EuroIntervention. 2019;15(9):e757-e763.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation utilizing a non-occlusive balloon for predilatation
Schneeberger Y, Schaefer A, Schofer N, Silaschi M, Deuschl F, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Treede H, Schäfer U, Charitos E, Conradi L
INT J CARDIOL. 2019;275:65-69.

Prosthesis-patient mismatch after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: prevalence and prognostic impact with respect to baseline left ventricular function
Schofer N, Deuschl F, Rübsamen N, Skibowski J, Seiffert M, Voigtländer L, Schaefer A, Schneeberger Y, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, Schäfer U
EuroIntervention. 2019;14(16):1648-1655.

Neuron-Specific-Enolase as a Predictor of the Neurologic Outcome after Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Patients on ECMO
Schrage B, Rübsamen N, Moritz Becher P, Roedl K, Söffker G, Schwarzl M, Dreher A, Schewel J, Ghanem A, Grahn H, Lubos E, Bernhardt A, Kluge S, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Spangenberg T, Westermann D
RESUSCITATION. 2019;136:14-20.

The DEDICATE Trial: An independent all-comers trial of transcatheter aortic valve implantation vs. surgical aortic valve replacement in patients at low to intermediate operative risk is recruiting patients
Seiffert M, Walther T, Hamm C, Falk V, Frey N, Thiele H, Hagl C, Landmesser U, Borger M, Massberg S, Reichenspurner H, Baumgartner H, Blankenberg S, Cremer J
EUR HEART J. 2019;40(4):331-333.

Novel Transcatheter Mitral Valve Prosthesis for Patients With Severe Mitral Annular Calcification
Sorajja P, Gössl M, Babaliaros V, Rizik D, Conradi L, Bae R, Burke R, Schäfer U, Lisko J, Riley R, Guyton R, Dumonteil N, Berthoumieu P, Tchetche D, Blanke P, Cavalcante J, Sun B
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2019;74(11):1431-1440.

Endovascular Repair of Ascending Aortic Pathologies With Tubular Endografts: A Single-Center Experience
Tsilimparis N, Drewitz S, Detter C, Spanos K, von Kodolitsch Y, Rohlffs F, Reichenspurner H, Debus E, Kölbel T
J ENDOVASC THER. 2019;26(4):439-445.

Features of Marfan syndrome not listed in the Ghent nosology - the dark side of the disease
von Kodolitsch Y, Demolder A, Girdauskas E, Kaemmerer H, Kornhuber K, Muino Mosquera L, Morris S, Neptune E, Pyeritz R, Rand-Hendriksen S, Rahman A, Riise N, Robert L, Staufenbiel I, Szöcs K, Vanem T, Linke S, Vogler M, Yetman A, De Backer J
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2019;17(12):883-915.

Autologous Tissue Technique to Repair Unilateral Isolated Absence of a Pulmonary Artery
von Stumm M, Biermann D, Reichenspurner H, Gottschalk U, Müller G, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Riso A, Sachweh J
World J Ped Congen Heart Surg. 2019 [Epub ahead of print];2150135119825588.

Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) Expression Increases during Myocardial Infarction and Supports Pro-Inflammatory Signaling in Cardiac Fibroblasts
Voss S, Krüger S, Scherschel K, Warnke S, Schwarzl M, Schrage B, Girdauskas E, Meyer C, Blankenberg S, Westermann D, Lindner D
Biomolecules. 2019;9(2):.

Age-dependent clinical and echocardiographic manifestations of aortic stenosis in an unselected, non-biased cohort
Wilke I, Borosch J, Pecha S, Papmeyer S, Behrens S, von Kodolitsch Y, Aydin A
Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2019;9(Suppl 2):S238-S246.

Acute stimulation of the soluble guanylate cyclase does not impact on left ventricular capacitance in normal and hypertrophied porcine hearts in vivo
Alogna A, Schwarzl M, Manninger M, Hamdani N, Zirngast B, Kloth B, Steendijk P, Verderber J, Zweiker D, Westermann D, Blankenberg S, Maechler H, Tschöpe C, Linke W, Marsche G, Pieske B, Post H
AM J PHYSIOL-HEART C. 2018;315(3):H669-H680.

Normalization of Transvalvular Flow Patterns After Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair: Insights From Four-Dimensional Flow Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Bannas P, Lenz A, Petersen J, Sinn M, Adam G, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
ANN THORAC SURG. 2018;106(6):e319-e320.

The clinical impact of donor-specific antibodies in heart transplantation
Barten M, Schulz U, Beiras-Fernandez A, Berchtold-Herz M, Boeken U, Garbade J, Hirt S, Richter M, Ruhpawar A, Sandhaus T, Schmitto J, Schönrath F, Schramm R, Schweiger M, Wilhelm M, Zuckermann A
TRANSPLANT REV-ORLAN. 2018;32(4):207-217.

Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiopulmonary Support
Becher P, Schrage B, Sinning C, Schmack B, Fluschnik N, Schwarzl M, Waldeyer C, Lindner D, Seiffert M, Neumann J, Bernhardt A, Zeymer U, Thiele H, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Twerenbold R, Westermann D
CIRCULATION. 2018;138(20):2298-2300.

A newly developed transaortic axial flow ventricular assist device: Early clinical experience
Bernhardt A, Hakmi S, Sinning C, Lubos E, Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2018 [Epub ahead of print].

Percutaneous left atrial unloading to prevent pulmonary oedema and to facilitate ventricular recovery under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy
Bernhardt A, Hillebrand M, Yildirim Y, Hakmi S, Wagner F, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Lubos E
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2018;26(1):4-7.

Meta-Analysis of the Outcome After Postcardiotomy Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Patients
Biancari F, Perrotti A, Dalén M, Guerrieri M, Fiore A, Reichart D, Dell'Aquila A, Gatti G, Ala-Kokko T, Kinnunen E, Tauriainen T, Chocron S, Airaksinen J, Ruggieri V, Brascia D
J CARDIOTHOR VASC AN. 2018;32(3):1175-1182.

Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 regulates neointimal growth in a humanized model for restenosis
Braetz J, Becker A, Geissen M, Larena-Avellaneda A, Schrepfer S, Daum G
J VASC SURG. 2018;68(6S):201S-207S.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients With Previous Aortic Valve Replacement
Cheung A, Webb J, Schaefer U, Moss R, Deuschl F, Conradi L, Denti P, Latib A, Kiaii B, Bagur R, Ferrari E, Moccetti M, Biasco L, Blanke P, Ben-Gal Y, Banai S
CIRC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2018;11(10):e006412.

Qualitative angiographic and quantitative myocardial perfusion assessment using fluorescent cardiac imaging during graded coronary artery bypass stenosis
Detter C, Russ D, Kersten J, Reichenspurner H, Wipper S
INT J CARDIOVAS IMAG. 2018;34(2):159-167.

Hemadsorption during cardiopulmonary bypass reduces interleukin 8 and tumor necrosis factor α serum levels in cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Garau I, März A, Sehner S, Reuter D, Reichenspurner H, Zöllner C, Kubitz J
MINERVA ANESTESIOL. 2018 [Epub ahead of print].

Genomic analysis in patients with myxomatous mitral valve Prolapse: current state of knowledge
Gasser S, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
BMC cardiovascular disorders. 2018;18(1):41.

Evaluation of microribonucleic acids as potential biomarkers in the bicuspid aortic valve-associated aortopathy
Girdauskas E, Petersen J, Neumann N, Groß T, Naito S, Hillebrand M, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Zeller T
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2018;27(1):60-66.

Novel Approaches for BAV Aortopathy Prediction-Is There a Need for Cohort Studies and Biomarkers?
Girdauskas E, Petersen J, Neumann N, Naito S, Gross T, Jagodzinski A, Reichenspurner H, Zeller T
Biomolecules. 2018;8(3):.

MiR-145 expression and rare NOTCH1 variants in bicuspid aortic valve-associated aortopathy
Girdauskas E, Petersen J, Neumann N, Ungelenk M, Kurth I, Reichenspurner H, Zeller T
PLOS One. 2018;13(7):e0200205.

Aortic valve repair in adult congenital heart disease
Girdauskas E, Petersen J, Sachweh J, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Sinning C, Rickers C, von Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H
Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2018;8(6):789-798.

Subannular reconstruction in secondary mitral regurgitation: a meta-analysis
Harmel E, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
HEART. 2018;104(21):1783-1790.

Low Resting Membrane Potential and Low Inward Rectifier Potassium Currents Are Not Inherent Features of hiPSC-Derived Cardiomyocytes
Horváth A, Lemoine M, Löser A, Mannhardt I, Flenner F, Uzun A, Neuber C, Breckwoldt K, Hansen A, Girdauskas E, Reichenspurner H, Willems S, Jost N, Wettwer E, Eschenhagen T, Christ T
STEM CELL REP. 2018;10(3):822-833.

Curative therapy of a hepatitis C infection due to an infected heart donor: 5-year outcomes after heart transplantation
Jawad K, Feder S, Barten M, Garbade J
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2018;54(2):400-401.

Computed tomography-based oversizing and incidence of paravalvular aortic regurgitation and permanent pacemaker implantation with a new-generation self-expanding transcatheter heart valve
Kim U, Blanke P, Windecker S, Kasel A, Schäfer U, Walters D, Linke A, Le Breton H, Schymik G, Spence M, Søndergaard L, Abdel-Wahab M, Worthley S, Tchétché D, Reichenspurner H, Ohana M, Sellers S, Leipsic J
EuroIntervention. 2018;14(5):e511-e518.

Emergency Use of Branched Thoracic Endovascular Repair in the Treatment of Aortic Arch Pathologies
Law Y, Kölbel T, Detter C, Rohlffs F, von Kodolitsch Y, Makaloski V, Debus E, Tsilimparis N
ANN THORAC SURG. 2018 [Epub ahead of print].

Transapical Access for Antegrade Catheterization of the Inner Branches of an Arch Stent-Graft Deployed Distal to an Ascending Arch Stent-Graft
Law Y, Kölbel T, Schirmer J, Aleed S, Mogensen J, Debus E, Detter C, Tsilimparis N
J ENDOVASC THER. 2018;25(5):542-546.

Atrial-like Engineered Heart Tissue: An In Vitro Model of the Human Atrium
Lemme M, Ulmer B, Lemoine M, Zech A, Flenner F, Ravens U, Reichenspurner H, Rol-Garcia M, Smith G, Hansen A, Christ T, Eschenhagen T
STEM CELL REP. 2018;11(6):1378-1390.

Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Engineered Heart Tissue as a Sensitive Test System for QT Prolongation and Arrhythmic Triggers
Lemoine M, Krause T, Koivumäki J, Prondzynski M, Schulze M, Girdauskas E, Willems S, Hansen A, Eschenhagen T, Christ T
CIRC-ARRHYTHMIA ELEC. 2018;11(7):e006035.

Gender differences and outcomes in left ventricular assist device Support: The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support
Magnussen C, Bernhardt A, Ojeda F, Wagner F, Gummert J, de By T, Krabatsch T, Mohacsi P, Rybczynski M, Knappe D, Sill B, Deuse T, Blankenberg S, Schnabel R, Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2018;37(1):61-70.

Predictors of paravalvular regurgitation and permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVR with a next-generation self-expanding device
Mauri V, Deuschl F, Frohn T, Schofer N, Linder M, Kuhn E, Schaefer A, Rudolph V, Madershahian N, Conradi L, Rudolph T, Schäfer U
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2018;107(8):688-697.

A case of successful Mitraclip implantation in a patient having a large coaptation gap under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Mizote I, Schirmer J, Schäfer U
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2018;91(4):827-830.

The Value of Circulating Biomarkers in Bicuspid Aortic Valve-Associated Aortopathy
Naito S, Hillebrand M, Bernhardt A, Jagodzinski A, Conradi L, Detter C, Sydow K, Reichenspurner H, Kodolitsch Y, Girdauskas E
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2018;66(4):278-286.

The impact of coronary anomalies on the outcome in aortic valve surgery: comparison of bicuspid aortic valve versus tricuspid aortic valve morphotype
Naito S, Petersen J, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2018;26(4):617-622.

Outcomes comparison of different surgical strategies for the management of severe aortic valve Stenosis: study protocol of a prospective multicentre European registry (E-AVR registry)
Onorati F, Gherli R, Mariscalco G, Girdauskas E, Quintana E, Santini F, De Feo M, Sponga S, Tozzi P, Bashir M, Perrotti A, Pappalardo A, Ruggieri V, Santarpino G, Rinaldi M, Ronaldo S, Nicolini F
BMJ OPEN. 2018;8(2):e018036.

Hospital Outcome and Risk Indices of Mortality in Potential Candidates for Transcatheter Procedures: Results From a European Registry
Onorati F, Mariscalco G, Reichart D, Perrotti A, Gatti G, De Feo M, Rubino A, Santarpino G, Biancari F, Detter C, Santini F, Faggian G
J CARDIOTHOR VASC AN. 2018;32(2):646-653.

Atrial Fibrillation in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Considerations for Management
Patten M, Pecha S, Aydin A
Journal of atrial fibrillation. 2018;10(5):1556.

Bleeding risk of submuscular ICD implantation with continued oral anticoagulation versus heparin bridging therapy
Pecha S, Ayikli A, Wilke I, Hakmi S, Yildirim Y, Gosau N, Reichenspurner H, Willems S, Aydin M
HEART VESSELS. 2018;33(4):441-446.

Differences in laser lead extraction of infected vs. non-infected leads
Pecha S, Castro L, Vogler J, Linder M, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
HEART VESSELS. 2018;33(10):1245-1250.

Normalization of force to muscle cross-sectional area: A helpful attempt to reduce data scattering in contractility studies?
Pecha S, Koivumäki J, Geelhoed B, Kempe R, Berk E, Engel A, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T, Ravens U, Kaumann A, Christ T
ACTA PHYSIOL. 2018;224(4):e13202.

The Bridge Occlusion Balloon as a safety net in a high-risk transvenous lead extraction procedure
Pecha S, Vogler J, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2018;26(2):360-361.

Left coronary artery anomaly in a patient with severe aortic regurgitation and subvalvular membrane
Petersen J, Lenz A, Bannas P, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
J CARDIAC SURG. 2018;33(9):548-549.

Geometric changes in the aortic valve annulus during the cardiac cycle: impact on aortic valve repair
Petersen J, Voigtländer L, Schofer N, Neumann N, von Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2018;54(3):441-445.

Head-to-head comparison of two continuous glucose monitoring systems on a cardio-surgical ICU
Punke M, Decker C, Petzoldt M, Reuter D, Wodack K, Reichenspurner H, Kubik M, Kluge S
J CLIN MONIT COMPUT. 2018 [Epub ahead of print].

Analysis of Minimally Invasive Left Thoracotomy HVAD Implantation - A Single-Center Experience
Reichart D, Brand C, Bernhardt A, Schmidt S, Schaefer A, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F, Deuse T, Barten M
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2018 [Epub ahead of print].

Renal protection strategies after heart transplantation
Reichart D, Reichenspurner H, Barten M
CLIN TRANSPLANT. 2018;32(1):.

Clinical frailty scale and outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting
Reichart D, Rosato S, Nammas W, Onorati F, Dalén M, Castro L, Gherli R, Gatti G, Franzese I, Faggian G, De Feo M, Khodabandeh S, Santarpino G, Rubino A, Maselli D, Nardella S, Salsano A, Nicolini F, Zanobini M, Saccocci M, Bounader K, Kinnunen E, Tauriainen T, Airaksinen J, Seccareccia F, Mariscalco G, Ruggieri V, Perrotti A, Biancari F
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2018;54(6):1102-1109.

Early Outcome of Bilateral Versus Single Internal Mammary Artery Grafting in the Elderly
Rubino A, Gatti G, Reichart D, Tauriainen T, De Feo M, Onorati F, Pappalardo A, Chocron S, Gulbins H, Dalén M, Svenarud P, Faggian G, Franzese I, Santarpino G, Fischlein T, Maselli D, Nardella S, Gherli R, Ahmed A, Santini F, Salsano A, Nicolini F, Zanobini M, Saccocci M, Ruggieri V, Bounader K, Mignosa C, D'Errigo P, Rosato S, Airaksinen J, Perrotti A, Biancari F
ANN THORAC SURG. 2018;105(6):1717-1723.

Valve-in-valve-in-valve: Balloon expandable transcatheter heart valve in failing self-expandable transcatheter heart valve in deteriorated surgical bioprosthesis
Schaefer A, Deuschl F, Conradi L, Schäfer U
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2018;92(7):E481-E485.

Stentless vs. stented bioprosthesis for aortic valve replacement: A case matched comparison of long-term follow-up and subgroup analysis of patients with native valve endocarditis
Schaefer A, Dickow J, Schoen G, Westhofen S, Kloss L, Al-Saydali T, Reichenspurner H, Philipp S, Detter C
PLOS One. 2018;13(1):e0191171.

Insights from eight years of adoption experience of transcatheter mitral valve repair in Germany: observed utilisation patterns and impact on overall mitral valve procedure volumes
Schaefer A, Lubos E, Pietzsch J, Pietzsch M, Weber S, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Conradi L
EuroIntervention. 2018;14(9):e981-e987.

Outcomes with a latest generation self-expandable, intra-annular, re-sheathable transcatheter heart valve System: analysis of patients with impaired left ventricular function and determinants for pacemaker implantation
Schaefer A, Neumann N, Linder M, Schofer N, Schneeberger Y, Deuschl F, Schoen G, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Conradi L, Schäfer U
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2018;107(10):914-923.

First-in-human implantation of a novel self-expanding supra-annular transcatheter heart valve for transcatheter aortic valve implantation inside a small degenerated aortic surgical bioprosthesis
Schäfer U, Kalbacher D, Voigtländer L, Conradi L
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2018;92(7):1453-1457.

Comparative analysis of balloon- versus mechanically-expandable transcatheter heart valves considering landing zone calcification
Schofer N, Deuschl F, Schön G, Seiffert M, Linder M, Schaefer A, Schirmer J, Lubos E, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, Schäfer U
J CARDIOL. 2018;71(6):540-546.

Unloading of the Left Ventricle During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy in Cardiogenic Shock
Schrage B, Burkhoff D, Rübsamen N, Becher P, Schwarzl M, Bernhardt A, Grahn H, Lubos E, Söffker G, Clemmensen P, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Westermann D
JACC-Heart Failure. 2018;6(12):1035-1043.

Effective treatment with a new protocol using tissue-type plasminogen activator thrombolysis for pump thrombosis with the HVAD device
Schrage B, Grahn H, Wagner F, Bernhardt A, Rybczynski M, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Barten M
Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2018;7(8):766-770.

In-vitro hydrodynamic and acute clinical performance of a novel self-expanding THV in various surgical bioprostheses
Sedaghat A, Sinning J, Werner N, Nickenig G, Conradi L, Toggweiler S, Schäfer U
EuroIntervention. 2018;13(17):2014-2017.

Does statin therapy impact the proximal aortopathy in aortic valve disease?
Sequeira Gross T, Naito S, Neumann N, Petersen J, Kuntze T, Reichenspurner H, von Kodolitsch Y, Girdauskas E
QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians. 2018;111(9):623-628.

The JUPITER registry: One-year outcomes of transapical aortic valve implantation using a second generation transcatheter heart valve for aortic regurgitation
Silaschi M, Conradi L, Wendler O, Schlingloff F, Kappert U, Rastan A, Baumbach H, Holzhey D, Eichinger W, Bader R, Treede H
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2018;91(7):1345-1351.

Bicuspid aortic valve and aortic coarctation in congenital heart disease-important aspects for treatment with focus on aortic vasculopathy
Sinning C, Zengin E, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Blankenberg S, Rickers C, von Kodolitsch Y, Girdauskas E
Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2018;8(6):780-788.

Heart re-transplantation in Eurotransplant
Smits J, De Pauw M, Schulz U, Van Cleemput J, Raake P, Knezevic I, Caliskan K, Sutlic Z, Knosalla C, Schoenrath F, Szabolcs Z, Gottlieb J, Hagl C, Doesch A, Baric D, Rudez I, Strelniece A, De Vries E, Green D, Samuel U, Milicic D, Hartyanszky I, Berchtold-Herz M, Schulze P, Mohr F, Meiser B, Haverich A, Reichenspurner H, Gummert J, Laufer G, Zuckermann A
TRANSPL INT. 2018;31(11):1223-1232.

Total endovascular arch repair is the procedure of the future
Spanos K, Tsilimparis N, Rohlffs F, Wipper S, Detter C, Behrendt C, Debus S, Kölbel T
J CARDIOVASC SURG. 2018;59(4):559-571.

Honoring 50 Years of Clinical Heart Transplantation in Circulation: In-Depth State-of-the-Art Review
Stehlik J, Kobashigawa J, Hunt S, Reichenspurner H, Kirklin J
CIRCULATION. 2018;137(1):71-87.

Pharmacological inhibition of DNA methylation attenuates pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy in rats
Stenzig J, Schneeberger Y, Löser A, Peters B, Schaefer A, Zhao R, Ng S, Höppner G, Geertz B, Hirt M, Tan W, Wong E, Reichenspurner H, Foo R, Eschenhagen T
J MOL CELL CARDIOL. 2018;120:53-63.

Balloon-based Injury to Induce Myointimal Hyperplasia in the Mouse Abdominal Aorta
Tediashvili G, Wang D, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2018;(132):e56477.

Branched endografts in the aortic arch following open repair for DeBakey Type I aortic dissection
Tsilimparis N, Detter C, Heidemann F, Spanos K, Rohlffs F, von Kodolitsch Y, Debus S, Kölbel T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2018;54(3):517-523.

Single-center experience with an inner branched arch endograft
Tsilimparis N, Detter C, Law Y, Rohlffs F, Heidemann F, Brickwedel J, von Kodolitsch Y, Debus E, Kölbel T
J VASC SURG. 2018 [Epub ahead of print].

Triple lead cephalic versus subclavian vein approach in cardiac resynchronization therapy device implantation
Vogler J, Geisler A, Gosau N, Hakmi S, Willems S, Rassaf T, Wakili R, Kaya E
SCI REP. 2018;8(1):17709.

Navigation of lead extraction-is it possible? Impact of preprocedural electrocardiogram-triggered computed tomography on navigation of lead extraction
Vogler J, Pecha S, Azarrafiy R, Castro L, Deuschl F, Spink C, Linder M, von Hehn U, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Gosau N, Hakmi S
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2018;54(4):745-751.

A comparison of volume clamp method-based continuous noninvasive cardiac output (CNCO) measurement versus intermittent pulmonary artery thermodilution in postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients
Wagner J, Körner A, Schulte-Uentrop L, Kubik M, Reichenspurner H, Kluge S, Reuter D, Saugel B
J CLIN MONIT COMPUT. 2018;32(2):235-244.

No effect of thymosin beta-4 on the expression of the transcription factor Islet-1 in the adult murine heart
Weinberger F, Nicol P, Starbatty J, Stubbendorff M, Becher P, Schrepfer S, Eschenhagen T
Pharmacology research & perspectives. 2018;6(3):e00407.

Base excess is superior to lactate-levels in prediction of ICU mortality after cardiac surgery
Zante B, Reichenspurner H, Kubik M, Kluge S, Schefold J, Pfortmueller C
PLOS One. 2018;13(10):e0205309.

Safety of Simultaneous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Carotid Endarterectomy Versus Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Randomized Clinical Trial

STROKE. 2017;48(10):2769-2775.

Das thorakoabdominelle Aortenaneurysma
Behrendt C, Debus E, Wipper S, Rieß H, Detter C, Kodolitsch Y, Tsilimparis N, Kölbel T
Hamb Ärzteblatt. 2017;71(10):12-16.

The value of fluorine-18 deoxyglucose positron emission tomography scans in patients with ventricular assist device specific infections†
Bernhardt A, Pamirsad M, Brand C, Reichart D, Tienken M, Barten M, Schaefer A, Grahn H, Rybczynski M, Deuse T, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2017;51(6):1072-1077.

Prediction of severe bleeding after coronary surgery: the WILL-BLEED Risk Score
Biancari F, Brascia D, Onorati F, Reichart D, Perrotti A, Ruggieri V, Santarpino G, Maselli D, Mariscalco G, Gherli R, Rubino A, De Feo M, Gatti G, Santini F, Dalén M, Saccocci M, Kinnunen E, Airaksinen J, D'Errigo P, Rosato S, Nicolini F
THROMB HAEMOSTASIS. 2017;117(3):445-456.

Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after coronary artery bypass grafting: Results of a multicenter study
Biancari F, Dalén M, Perrotti A, Fiore A, Reichart D, Khodabandeh S, Gulbins H, Zipfel S, Al Shakaki M, Welp H, Vezzani A, Gherli T, Lommi J, Juvonen T, Svenarud P, Chocron S, Verhoye J, Bounader K, Gatti G, Gabrielli M, Saccocci M, Kinnunen E, Onorati F, Santarpino G, Alkhamees K, Ruggieri V, Dell'Aquila A
INT J CARDIOL. 2017;241:109-114.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the ACURATE TA™ System: 1-year outcomes and comparison of 500 patients from the SAVI registries
Börgermann J, Holzhey D, Thielmann M, Girdauskas E, Schroefel H, Hofmann S, Treede H, Matschke K, Hilker M, Strauch J, Carrel T, Wahlers T, Diegeler A, Kempfert J, Walther T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2017;51(5):936-942.

Validation of Bleeding Classifications in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Brascia D, Reichart D, Onorati F, Perrotti A, Ruggieri V, Bounader K, Verhoye J, Santarpino G, Fischlein T, Maselli D, Dominici C, Mariscalco G, Gherli R, Rubino A, De Feo M, Bancone C, Gatti G, Santini F, Dalén M, Saccocci M, Faggian G, Tauriainen T, Kinnunen E, Nicolini F, Gherli T, Rosato S, Biancari F
AM J CARDIOL. 2017;119(5):727-733.

The wearable cardioverter defibrillator as a bridge to reimplantation in patients with ICD or CRT-D-related infections
Castro L, Pecha S, Linder M, Vogler J, Gosau N, Meyer C, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
J CARDIOTHORAC SURG. 2017;12(1):99.

Reversed Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique to Treat a Type II Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Debus E, Kölbel T, Wipper S, Diener H, Reiter B, Detter C, Tsilimparis N
J ENDOVASC THER. 2017;24(2):277-280.

Clinical Diagnosis and Surgical Therapy of the Ascending Aorta and the Aortic Arch
Detter C, Brickwedel J
2017. Aortopathy. Niwa K, Kaemmerer H (Hrsg.). 1. Aufl. Springer Japan, 165-180.

Direct percutaneous transaxillary implantation of a novel self-expandable transcatheter heart valve for aortic stenosis
Deuschl F, Schofer N, Seiffert M, Hakmi S, Mizote I, Schaefer A, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, Schäfer U
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2017;90(7):1167-1174.

Evidence of subannular and left ventricular morphological differences in patients with bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic valve Stenosis: magnetic resonance imaging-based analysis
Disha K, Dubslaff G, Rouman M, Fey B, Borger M, Barker A, Kuntze T, Girdauskas E
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2017;24(3):369-376.

Transforming Growth Factor Beta-2 Mutations in Barlow's Disease and Aortic Dilatation
Disha K, Schulz S, Kuntze T, Girdauskas E
ANN THORAC SURG. 2017;104(1):e19-e21.

Lobar lung transplantation from deceased donors: A systematic review
Eberlein M, Reed R, Chahla M, Bolukbas S, Blevins A, Van Raemdonck D, Stanzi A, Inci I, Marasco S, Shigemura N, Aigner C, Deuse T
World journal of transplantation. 2017;7(1):70-80.

Bicuspid aortic valves and intracranial aneurysms: more than an incidental coexistence?
Girdauskas E
HEART. 2017;103(19):1477-1478.

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Annuloplasty With Realignment of Both Papillary Muscles for Correction of Type IIIb Functional Mitral Regurgitation
Girdauskas E, Conradi L, Harmel E, Reichenspurner H
Innovations. 2017;12(5):329-332.

Mitral regurgitation after previous aortic valve surgery for bicuspid aortic valve insufficiency
Girdauskas E, Disha K, Espinoza A, Misfeld M, Reichenspurner H, Borger M, Kuntze T
J CARDIOVASC SURG. 2017;58(3):473-480.

Genetic abnormalities in bicuspid aortic valve root phenotype: preliminary results.
Girdauskas E, Geist L, Disha K, Kazakbaev I, Sequeira Gross T, Schulz S, Ungelenk M, Kuntze T, Reichenspurner H, Kurth I
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2017;52(1):156-162.

Therapie der erweiterten Aorta ascendens: Bikuspide vs. trikuspide Aortopathie
Girdauskas E, Kodolitsch Y, Detter C, Reichenspurner H
Z Herz-, Thorax-, Gefäßchirurgie. 2017;31(1):7-15.

Subannular perforation of left ventricular outflow tract associated with transcatheter valve Implantation: pathophysiological background and clinical implications
Girdauskas E, Owais T, Fey B, Kuntze F, Lauer B, Borger M, Conradi L, Reichenspurner H, Kuntze T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2017;51(1):91-96.

Update on bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy
Girdauskas E, Petersen J
CURR OPIN CARDIOL. 2017;32(6):651-654.

Interpreting Phenotypic Features of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease: From Simplification to Complexity to Simplicity?
Girdauskas E, Robinson P, von Kodolitsch Y
AM J MED. 2017;130(7):e315-e316.

Morphologic and Functional Markers of Aortopathy in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve Insufficiency Versus Stenosis
Girdauskas E, Rouman M, Disha K, Fey B, Dubslaff G, Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H, Borger M, Kuntze T
ANN THORAC SURG. 2017;103(1):49-57.

Lung Transplantation in Germany Since the Introduction of the Lung Allocation Score
Gottlieb J, Smits J, Schramm R, Langer F, Buhl R, Witt C, Strueber M, Reichenspurner H
DTSCH ARZTEBL INT. 2017;114(11):179-185.

Structural Valve Deterioration of a Subcoronary Implanted Stentless Bioprosthesis: How to Treat?
Harmel E, Conradi L, Schäfer U, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
ANN THORAC SURG. 2017;104(1):e53-e55.

Diagnostic accuracy study of routine echocardiography for bicuspid aortic valve: a retrospective study and meta-analysis
Hillebrand M, Koschyk D, Ter Hark P, Schüler H, Rybczynski M, Berger J, Gulati A, Bernhardt A, Detter C, Girdauskas E, Blankenberg S, von Kodolitsch Y
Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2017;7(4):367-379.

Incidence and prognostic impact of bleeding and transfusion after coronary surgery in low-risk patients
Kinnunen E, De Feo M, Reichart D, Tauriainen T, Gatti G, Onorati F, Maschietto L, Bancone C, Fiorentino F, Chocron S, Bounader K, Dalén M, Svenarud P, Faggian G, Franzese I, Santarpino G, Fischlein T, Maselli D, Dominici C, Nardella S, Gherli R, Musumeci F, Rubino A, Mignosa C, Mariscalco G, Serraino F, Santini F, Salsano A, Nicolini F, Gherli T, Zanobini M, Saccocci M, Ruggieri V, Philippe Verhoye J, Perrotti A, Biancari F
TRANSFUSION. 2017;57(1):178-186.

The impact of minor blood transfusion on the outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting
Kinnunen E, Zanobini M, Onorati F, Brascia D, Mariscalco G, Franzese I, Ruggieri V, Bounader K, Perrotti A, Musumeci F, Santarpino G, Maselli D, Nardella S, Gulbins H, Gherli R, Rubino A, Mignosa C, De Feo M, Gatti G, Santini F, Salsano A, Dalén M, Saccocci M, Reichart D, Faggian G, Gherli T, Nicolini F, Biancari F
J CRIT CARE. 2017;40:207-212.

Akrinor (TM), a Cafedrine/Theodrenaline Mixture (20:1), Increases Force of Contraction of Human Atrial Myocardium But Does Not Constrict Internal Mammary Artery In Vitro
Kloth B, Pecha S, Moritz E, Schneeberger Y, Söhren K, Schwedhelm E, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T, Böger R, Christ T, Stehr S
FRONT PHARMACOL. 2017;8:272.

Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Treated Using a Tubular Stent-Graft in the Ascending Aorta and a Multibranched Stent-Graft in the Aortic Arch
Kölbel T, Detter C, Carpenter S, Rohlffs F, Kodolitsch Y, Wipper S, Reichenspurner H, Debus E, Tsilimparis N
J ENDOVASC THER. 2017;24(1):75-80.

Human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes cultured in 3D engineered heart tissue show physiological upstroke velocity and sodium current density
Lemoine M, Mannhardt I, Breckwoldt K, Prondzynski M, Flenner F, Ulmer B, Hirt M, Neuber C, Horváth A, Kloth B, Reichenspurner H, Willems S, Hansen A, Eschenhagen T, Christ T
SCI REP. 2017;7(1):5464.

Short-Term Outcome and Hemodynamic Performance of Next-Generation Self-Expanding Versus Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valves in Patients With Small Aortic Annulus: A Multicenter Propensity-Matched Comparison
Mauri V, Kim W, Abumayyaleh M, Walther T, Moellmann H, Schaefer U, Conradi L, Hengstenberg C, Hilker M, Wahlers T, Baldus S, Rudolph V, Madershahian N, Rudolph T
CIRC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2017;10(10):e005013.

Thalidomide treatment prevents chronic graft rejection after aortic transplantation in rats - an experimental study
Miller K, Wang D, Hu X, Hua X, Deuse T, Neofytou E, Renne T, Velden J, Reichenspurner H, Schrepfer S, Bernstein D
TRANSPL INT. 2017;30(11):1181-1189.

Differences in Vascular Response between Balloon Overstretch and Stent Overexpansion in Nonatherosclerotic Porcine Coronary Arteries
Mitsutake Y, Reifart J, Pyun W, Lyons J, Deuse T, Schrepfer S, Ikeno F
COMPARATIVE MED. 2017;67(4):350-355.

A case of anomalous left coronary artery obstruction caused by lotus valve implantation
Mizote I, Conradi L, Schäfer U
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2017;90(7):1227-1231.

Late post-AVR progression of bicuspid aortopathy: link to hemodynamics
Naito S, Gross T, Disha K, von Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;65(5):252-258.

Impact of failed mitral valve repair on hospital outcome of redo mitral valve procedures
Onorati F, Gatti G, Perrotti A, Mariscalco G, Reichart D, Milano A, Della Ratta E, Rubino A, Santarpino G, Salsano A, Biancari F, Detter C, Chocron S, Beghi C, De Feo M, Mignosa C, Fischlein T, Pappalardo A, D'Errigo P, Santini F, Faggian G
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2017;51(5):906-912.

Concomitant implantation of Impella(®) on top of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may improve survival of patients with cardiogenic shock
Pappalardo F, Schulte C, Pieri M, Schrage B, Contri R, Soeffker G, Greco T, Lembo R, Müllerleile K, Colombo A, Sydow K, De Bonis M, Wagner F, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Zangrillo A, Westermann D
EUR J HEART FAIL. 2017;19(3):404-412.

Evaluation of tricuspid valve regurgitation following laser lead extraction
Pecha S, Castro L, Gosau N, Linder M, Vogler J, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2017;51(6):1108-1111.

Predictors of Long-term Success After Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Pecha S, Ghandili S, Hakmi S, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2017;29(3):294-298.

Lead extraction with high frequency laser sheaths: a single-centre experience
Pecha S, Linder M, Gosau N, Castro L, Vogler J, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2017;51(5):902-905.

Laser lead extraction allows for safe and effective removal of single- and dual-coil implantable cardioverter defibrillator leads: A single-centre experience over 12 years
Pecha S, Yildirim Y, Gosau N, Aydin M, Willems S, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2017;24(1):77-81.

Aortic valve repair - Lessons to be learned
Petersen J, Girdauskas E
Ann Transl Med. 2017;5(17):356.

Uncommon cause of pulmonary hypertension
Petersen J, Pecha S, Neumann N, Conradi L, Reichenspurner H, Girdauskas E
J CARDIAC SURG. 2017;32(6):366-367.

Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-In-Ring and Aortic Valve-In-Valve Implantation
Reichart D, Schofer N, Deuschl F, Schaefer A, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schaefer U, Conradi L
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Rep. 2017;6(1):e29-e31.

Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for Symptomatic High-Risk Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis
Reichenspurner H, Schaefer A, Schäfer U, Tchétché D, Linke A, Spence M, Søndergaard L, LeBreton H, Schymik G, Abdel-Wahab M, Leipsic J, Walters D, Worthley S, Kasel M, Windecker S
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2017;70(25):3127-3136.

I-SWOT as instrument to individually optimize therapy of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms: Effective, norm-compliant and meeting the needs
Sachweh A, von Kodolitsch Y, Kölbel T, Larena-Avellaneda A, Wipper S, Bernhardt A, Girdauskas E, Detter C, Reichenspurner H, Blankart C, Debus E
GEFASSCHIRURGIE. 2017;22(22 (Suppl 1)):8-16.

First experience with transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation without prior balloon pre-dilatation using a latest generation repositionable and retrievable transcatheter heart valve†
Schaefer A, Harmel E, Seiffert M, Reichart D, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Schneeberger Y, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schaefer U, Conradi L
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2017;24(5):659-662.

Comparison of latest generation transfemoral self-expandable and balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valves
Schaefer A, Linder M, Seiffert M, Schoen G, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Schneeberger Y, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schaefer U, Conradi L
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2017;25(6):905-911.

Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device Support for Acute Right Ventricular Failure During Minimally Invasive Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Schaefer A, Reichart D, Bernhardt A, Kubik M, Barten M, Wagner F, Reichenspurner H, Philipp S, Deuse T
ASAIO J. 2017;63(5):546-550.

Safety and efficacy of the percutaneous transaxillary access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation using various transcatheter heart valves in 100 consecutive patients
Schäfer U, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Frerker C, Schmidt T, Kuck K, Kreidel F, Schirmer J, Mizote I, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Treede H, Conradi L
INT J CARDIOL. 2017;232:247-254.

First-in-human implantation of a novel transfemoral selfexpanding transcatheter heart valve to treat pure aortic regurgitation
Schäfer U, Schirmer J, Niklas S, Harmel E, Deuschl F, Conradi L
EuroIntervention. 2017;13(11):1296-1299.

Reduction of clinically irrelevant alarms in patient monitoring by adaptive time delays
Schmid F, Goepfert M, Franz F, Laule D, Reiter B, Goetz A, Reuter D
J CLIN MONIT COMPUT. 2017;31(1):213-219.

Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery versus catheter-based device occlusion for atrial septal defects in adults: reconsideration of the standard of care
Schneeberger Y, Schäfer A, Conradi L, Brickwedel J, Reichenspurner H, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Detter C
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2017;24(4):603-608.

Opportunities for Lung Repair and Regeneration: An Overview
Schrepfer S
Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 2017;14(Supplement_3):S247-S250.

Baseline anemia and its impact on midterm outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Gutwein A, Schön G, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Becker N, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Treede H, Schäfer U
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2017;89(1):E44-E52.

Transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation versus redo surgical aortic valve replacement in patients with failed aortic bioprostheses
Silaschi M, Wendler O, Seiffert M, Castro L, Lubos E, Schirmer J, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Treede H, MacCarthy P, Conradi L
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2017;24(1):63-70.

Role of Depression and Social Isolation at Time of Waitlisting for Survival 8 Years After Heart Transplantation
Spaderna H, Zittermann A, Reichenspurner H, Ziegler C, Smits J, Weidner G
J AM HEART ASSOC. 2017;6(12):.

Comparison of Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients with Reduced and Normal Right Ventricular Function
Subbotina I, Girdauskas E, Bernhardt A, Sinning C, Reichenspurner H, Sill B
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2017;65(8):617-625.

Long-term outcomes of prophylactic placement of an endovascular balloon in the vena cava for high-risk transvenous lead extractions
Tsang D, Azarrafiy R, Pecha S, Reichenspurner H, Carrillo R, Hakmi S
HEART RHYTHM. 2017;14(12):1833-1838.

Utility of guidelines for the treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms: A medical strategy analysis
von Kodolitsch Y, Bernhardt A, Kölbel T, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Debus E, Detter C
Cardiologia Ambulatoriale. 2017;2:120-133.

Medizinische Strategie zwischen Ökonomie und Ethik
von Kodolitsch Y, Sachweh A, Conradi L, Bernhardt A, Debus E, Blankenberg S
Der Kardiologe. 2017;11(5):346-354.

Warfarin anticoagulation in acute type A aortic dissection survivors (WATAS)
von Kodolitsch Y, Wilson O, Schüler H, Larena-Avellaneda A, Kölbel T, Wipper S, Rohlffs F, Behrendt C, Debus E, Brickwedel J, Girdauskas E, Detter C, Bernhardt A, Berger J, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Ghazy T, Matschke K, Hoffmann R, Weiss N, Mahlmann A
Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2017;7(6):559-571.

Vein Interposition Model: A Suitable Model to Study Bypass Graft Patency
Wang D, Tediashvili G, Pecha S, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2017;(119):.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement for Degenerated Bioprosthetic Valves and Failed Annuloplasty Rings
Yoon S, Whisenant B, Bleiziffer S, Delgado V, Schofer N, Eschenbach L, Fujita B, Sharma R, Ancona M, Yzeiraj E, Cannata S, Barker C, Davies J, Frangieh A, Deuschl F, Podlesnikar T, Asami M, Dhoble A, Chyou A, Masson J, Wijeysundera H, Blackman D, Rampat R, Taramasso M, Gutierrez-Ibanes E, Chakravarty T, Attizzani G, Kaneko T, Wong S, Sievert H, Nietlispach F, Hildick-Smith D, Nombela-Franco L, Conradi L, Hengstenberg C, Reardon M, Kasel A, Redwood S, Colombo A, Kar S, Maisano F, Windecker S, Pilgrim T, Ensminger S, Prendergast B, Schofer J, Schaefer U, Bax J, Latib A, Makkar R
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2017;70(9):1121-1131.

Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Baum C, Bernhardt A, Schnabel R
2016. Percutaneous Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases in Women. Presbitero P, Mehilli J, Petronico A (Hrsg.). 1. Aufl. Springer, 263-275.

Bleeding, transfusion and the risk of stroke after coronary surgery: A prospective cohort study of 2357 patients
Biancari F, Tauriainen T, Perrotti A, Dalén M, Faggian G, Franzese I, Chocron S, Ruggieri V, Bounader K, Gulbins H, Reichart D, Svenarud P, Santarpino G, Fischlein T, Puski T, Maselli D, Dominici C, Nardella S, Mariscalco G, Gherli R, Musumeci F, Rubino A, Mignosa C, De Feo M, Bancone C, Gatti G, Maschietto L, Santini F, Salsano A, Nicolini F, Gherli T, Zanobini M, Saccocci M, D'Errigo P, Kinnunen E, Onorati F
INT J SURG. 2016;32:50-7.

Towards a Tissue-Engineered Contractile Fontan-Conduit: The Fate of Cardiac Myocytes in the Subpulmonary Circulation
Biermann D, Eder A, Arndt F, Seoudy H, Reichenspurner H, Mir T, Riso A, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Peldschus K, Kaul M, Schuler T, Krasemann S, Hansen A, Eschenhagen T, Sachweh J
PLOS One. 2016;11(11):e0166963.

Haemodynamic benefits of rapid deployment aortic valve replacement via a minimally invasive Approach: 1-year results of a prospective multicentre randomized controlled trial
Borger M, Dohmen P, Knosalla C, Hammerschmidt R, Merk D, Richter M, Doenst T, Conradi L, Treede H, Moustafine V, Holzhey D, Duhay F, Strauch J
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2016;50(4):713-720.

The Selective JAK1/3-Inhibitor R507 Mitigates Obliterative Airway Disease Both With Systemic Administration and Aerosol Inhalation
Deuse T, Hua X, Stubbendorff M, Spin J, Neofytou E, Taylor V, Chen Y, Park G, Fink J, Renne T, Kiefmann M, Kiefmann R, Reichenspurner H, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
TRANSPLANTATION. 2016;100(5):1022-31.

Dendritic Cells and Their Role in Cardiovascular Diseases: A View on Human Studies
Dieterlen M, John K, Reichenspurner H, Mohr F, Barten M
J IMMUNOL RES. 2016;2016:5946807.

Unusual Case of Overt Aortic Dissection Mimicking Aortic Intramural Hematoma
Disha K, Kuntze T, Girdauskas E
The Korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2016;49(2):126-9.

Glycated Hemoglobin and Risk of Sternal Wound Infection After Isolated Coronary Surgery
Gatti G, Perrotti A, Reichart D, Maschietto L, Onorati F, Chocron S, Dalén M, Svenarud P, Faggian G, Santarpino G, Fischlein T, Pappalardo A, Maselli D, Dominici C, Nardella S, Rubino A, De Feo M, Santini F, Nicolini F, Gherli R, Mariscalco G, Tauriainen T, Kinnunen E, Ruggieri V, Saccocci M, Biancari F
CIRC J. 2016;81(1):36-43.

Safety of Preoperative Use of Ticagrelor With or Without Aspirin Compared With Aspirin Alone in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Gherli R, Mariscalco G, Dalén M, Onorati F, Perrotti A, Chocron S, Verhoye J, Gulbins H, Reichart D, Svenarud P, Faggian G, Santarpino G, Fischlein T, Maselli D, Dominici C, Musumeci F, Rubino A, Mignosa C, De Feo M, Bancone C, Gatti G, Maschietto L, Santini F, Nicolini F, Gherli T, Zanobini M, Kinnunen E, Ruggieri V, Rosato S, Biancari F
JAMA Cardiol. 2016;1(8):921-928.

Invited Commentary
Girdauskas E
ANN THORAC SURG. 2016;101(5):1714-5.

Therapie der bikuspiden Aortenklappenerkrankung
Girdauskas E, Hillebrand M, Kodolitsch Y, Jagodzinski A, Kubitz J, Detter C, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
Hamb Ärzteblatt. 2016;(10):28-29.

Aortopathy in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis with Fusion of Right-Left versus Right-Non-Coronary Cusps: Are These Different Diseases?
Girdauskas E, Rouman M, Disha K, Dubslaff G, Fey B, Theis B, Petersen I, Borger M, Kodolitsch Y, Kuntze T, Reichenspurner H
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2016;25(3):262-269.

Functional Aortic Root Parameters and Expression of Aortopathy in Bicuspid Versus Tricuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis
Girdauskas E, Rouman M, Disha K, Fey B, Dubslaff G, Theis B, Petersen I, Gutberlet M, Borger M, Kuntze T
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2016;67(15):1786-96.

miR-126: a potential new key player in hypoxia and reperfusion?
Guenther S, Schrepfer S
Ann Transl Med. 2016;4(19):377.

Orthotopic tracheal transplantation using human Bronchus: an original xenotransplant model of obliterative airway disorder
Guihaire J, Itagaki R, Stubbendorff M, Hua X, Deuse T, Ullrich S, Fadel E, Dorfmüller P, Robbins R, Reichenspurner H, Schumacher U, Schrepfer S
TRANSPL INT. 2016;29(12):1337-1348.

miR-21 promotes fibrosis in an acute cardiac allograft transplantation model
Gupta S, Itagaki R, Zheng X, Batkai S, Thum S, Ahmad F, Van Aelst L, Sharma A, Piccoli M, Weinberger F, Fiedler J, Heuser M, Heymans S, Falk C, Förster R, Schrepfer S, Thum T
CARDIOVASC RES. 2016;110(2):215-26.

Residual and Progressive Aortic Regurgitation After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement: A Propensity-Matched Multi-Institutional Analysis in 764 Patients
Kari F, Doll K, Hemmer W, Liebrich M, Sievers H, Richardt D, Reichenspurner H, Detter C, Siepe M, Czerny M, Beyersdorf F
ANN THORAC SURG. 2016;101(4):1500-6.

Survival and freedom from aortic valve-related reoperation after valve-sparing aortic root replacement in 1015 patients
Kari F, Doll K, Hemmer W, Liebrich M, Sievers H, Richardt D, Reichenspurner H, Detter C, Siepe M, Czerny M, Beyersdorf F
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2016;22(4):431-8.

C 17 – Erkrankungen der Aorta – Aortenaneurysmen, Aortendissektion
Kodolitsch Y, Detter C, Weis-Müller B, Pfeiffer T, Grabitz K, Sandmann W
2016. Therapie-Handbuch. Krück F, Kaufmann W, Bünte H, Gladtke E, Tölle R (Hrsg.). 5. Aufl. Uran und Vogel, 1-8.

The role of the multidisciplinary health care team in the management of patients with Marfan syndrome
Kodolitsch Y, Rybczynski M, Vogler M, Mir T, Schüler H, Kutsche K, Rosenberger G, Detter C, Bernhardt A, Larena-Avellaneda A, Kölbel T, Debus E, Schroeder M, Linke S, Fuisting B, Napp B, Kammal A, Püschel K, Bannas P, Hoffmann B, Gessler N, Vahle-Hinz E, Kahl-Nieke B, Thomalla G, Weiler-Normann C, Ohm G, Neumann S, Benninghoven D, Blankenberg S, Pyeritz R
Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare. 2016;9:587-614.

I-SWOT: Ein Instrument zur Individualisierung medizinischer Entscheidungen
Kodolitsch Y, Sachweh A, Bernhardt A, Kölbel T, Reichenspurner H, Detter C, Debus E
DHM-J Angeb Herzfehler. 2016;04(1):46-51.

Geometric ring annuloplasty as an adjunct to aortic valve repair: clinical investigation of the HAART 300 device
Mazzitelli D, Fischlein T, Rankin J, Choi Y, Stamm C, Pfeiffer S, Pirk J, Detter C, Kroll J, Beyersdorf F, Griffin C, Shrestha M, Nöbauer C, Crooke P, Schreiber C, Lange R
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2016;49(3):987-93.

Surgical factors and complications affecting hospital outcome in redo mitral surgery: insights from a multicentre experience
Onorati F, Perrotti A, Reichart D, Mariscalco G, Della Ratta E, Santarpino G, Salsano A, Rubino A, Biancari F, Gatti G, Beghi C, De Feo M, Mignosa C, Pappalardo A, Fischlein T, Chocron S, Detter C, Santini F, Faggian G
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2016;49(5):e127-33.

Implantable loop recorder monitoring after concomitant surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF): insights from more than 200 continuously monitored patients
Pecha S, Aydin M, Ahmadzade-Youssefi T, Hartel F, Hoffmann B, Steven D, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
HEART VESSELS. 2016;31(8):1347-53.

Myocardial tissue engineering for cardiac repair
Pecha S, Eschenhagen T, Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2016;35(3):294-8.

Pulse wave analysis of the aortic pressure waveform in patients with vasovagal syncope
Pecha S, Hakmi S, Wilke I, Yildirim Y, Hoffmann B, Reichenspurner H, Willems S, Kodolitsch Y, Aydin M
HEART VESSELS. 2016;31(1):74-9.

Coronary Sinus Lead Removal: A Comparison between Active and Passive Fixation Leads
Pecha S, Kennergren C, Yildirim Y, Gosau N, Aydin A, Willems S, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S
PLOS One. 2016;11(4):e0153651.

Geleitwort zu "Rehabilitationsstandards für die Anschlussheilbehandlung und allgemeine Rehabilitation für Patienten mit einem Herzunterstützungssystem (VAD Ventricular Assist Device)"
Reichenspurner H
Clin Res Cardiol Suppl. 2016;11 (Suppl 1):1.

The Evolution of Modern Cardiac Surgery and the Necessity to Change
Reichenspurner H
Innovations. 2016;11(2):79-83.

Mitral valve prolapse syndrome and MASS phenotype: Stability of aortic dilatation but progression of mitral valve prolapse
Rippe M, De Backer J, Kutsche K, Mosquera L, Schüler H, Rybczynski M, Bernhardt A, Keyser B, Hillebrand M, Mir T, Berger J, Blankenberg S, Koschyk D, Kodolitsch Y
IJC HEART & VASCULATURE. 2016.

New Advances in Endovascular Therapy: Endovascular Repair of a Chronic DeBakey Type II Aortic Dissection With a Scalloped Stent-Graft Designed for the Ascending Aorta
Rohlffs F, Tsilimparis N, Detter C, Kodolitsch Y, Debus E, Kölbel T
J ENDOVASC THER. 2016;23(1):182-5.

I-SWOT als Instrument zur individuell optimierten Therapie bei thorakoabdominalem Aortenaneurysma: Effektiv, konform und bedürfnisorientiert
Sachweh A, Kodolitsch Y, Kölbel T, Larena-Avellaneda A, Wipper S, Bernhardt A, Girdauskas E, Detter C, Reichenspurner H, Blankart C, Debus E
GEFASSCHIRURGIE. 2016;21(05):307-316.

Preoperative Ticagrelor administration leads to a higher risk of bleeding during and after coronary bypass surgery in a case-matched analysis
Schaefer A, Sill B, Schoenebeck J, Schneeberger Y, Kubik M, Reichenspurner H, Gulbins H
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2016;22(2):136-40.

Die Therapie der Aortenklappenstenose mit TAVI-Systemen der nächsten Generation
Schäfer A, Conradi L, Schäfer U
Aktuelle Kardiologie. 2016;5(01):52-58.

Valve-in-Valve Procedures in Failing Biological Xenografts Using a Novel Balloon-Expandable Device: Experience in Aortic, Mitral, and Tricuspid Positions
Schäfer A, Conradi L, Seiffert M, Lubos E, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Treede H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2016;64(5):366-73.

Applicability of next generation balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valves in aortic annuli exceeding formally approved dimensions
Schäfer A, Linder M, Treede H, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Seiffert M, Schneeberger Y, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Conradi L
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2016;105(7):585-91.

Percutaneous Dilatation Tracheostomy in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device and Established Phenprocoumon Therapy
Schäfer A, Schneeberger Y, Reichart D, Bernhardt A, Kubik M, Barten M, Wagner F, Kluge S, Reichenspurner H, Philipp S
ASAIO J. 2016;62(6):715-718.

A New Animal Model for Investigation of Mechanical Unloading in Hypertrophic and Failing Hearts: Combination of Transverse Aortic Constriction and Heterotopic Heart Transplantation
Schäfer A, Schneeberger Y, Stenzig J, Biermann D, Jelinek M, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T, Ehmke H, Schwoerer A
PLOS One. 2016;11(2):e0148259.

Improving outcomes: case-matched comparison of novel second-generation versus first-generation self-expandable transcatheter heart valves
Schäfer A, Treede H, Schoen G, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Schneeberger Y, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Conradi L
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2016;50(2):368-73.

Repeat transcatheter aortic valve implantation using a latest generation balloon-expandable device for treatment of failing transcatheter heart valves
Schäfer A, Treede H, Seiffert M, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Schneeberger Y, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Conradi L
J CARDIOTHORAC SURG. 2016;11:2.

TCT-708 Safety and Efficacy of the Percutaneous Transaxillary Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation using various Transcatheter Heart Valves in 100 Consecutive Patients
Schäfer U, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Frerker C, Reichart D, Schirmer J, Schmidt T, Kuck K, Kreidel F, Mizote I, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2016;68(18 S):B287-B87.

Pharmacokinetics of the Experimental Non-Nucleosidic DNA Methyl Transferase Inhibitor N-Phthalyl-L-Tryptophan (RG 108) in Rats
Schneeberger Y, Stenzig J, Hübner F, Schäfer A, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T
BASIC CLIN PHARMACOL. 2016;118(5):327-32.

Comparison of Procedural, Clinical and Functional Outcome after either Balloon- or Mechanical-expanding Transcatheter Heart Valve Implantation
Schofer N, Deuschl F, Seiffert M, Linder M, Fink A, Mizote I, Lubos E, Diemert P, Schirmer J, Treede H, Sydow K, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, Schäfer U
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2016;68(18S):B299.

"Bioengineered lungs" Best science paper in JHLT 2014-2015
Schrepfer S, Cantu E, Gandy K, Baan C, West L
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2016;35(4):544-6.

Device landing zone calcification and its impact on residual regurgitation after transcatheter aortic valve implantation with different devices
Seiffert M, Fujita B, Avanesov M, Lunau C, Schön G, Conradi L, Prashovikj E, Scholtz S, Börgermann J, Scholtz W, Schäfer U, Lund G, Ensminger S, Treede H
EUR HEART J-CARD IMG. 2016;17(5):576-584.

Markers of Lipid Metabolism Do Not Correlate with the Expression of Aortopathy in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
Sequeira Gross T, Kuntze T, Bernhardt A, Reichenspurner H, Kodolitsch Y, Girdauskas E
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2016;25(5):534-542.

Trends in Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in More Than 3,000 Consecutive Cases in the Era of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantations
Silaschi M, Conradi L, Treede H, Reiter B, Schäfer U, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2016;64(5):382-9.

Combined rendezvous approach with the Direct Flow Medical® aortic valve prosthesis to treat aortic and mitral stenosis
Sinning C, Conradi L, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Hakmi S, Schäfer U
INT J CARDIOL. 2016;214:284-5.

Spontaneous Formation of Extensive Vessel-Like Structures in Murine Engineered Heart Tissue
Stoehr A, Hirt M, Hansen A, Seiffert M, Conradi L, Uebeler J, Limbourg F, Eschenhagen T
TISSUE ENGINEERING. 2016;22(3-4):326-35.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair in Surgical High-Risk Patients: Gender-Specific Acute and Long-Term Outcomes
Tigges E, Kalbacher D, Thomas C, Appelbaum S, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Schlüter M, Conradi L, Schirmer J, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Schäfer U, Lubos E
BIOMED RES INT . 2016;2016:3934842.

Branched versus fenestrated endografts for endovascular repair of aortic arch lesions
Tsilimparis N, Debus E, Kodolitsch Y, Wipper S, Rohlffs F, Detter C, Roeder B, Kölbel T
J VASC SURG. 2016;64(3):592-9.

International experience with endovascular therapy of the ascending aorta with a dedicated endograft
Tsilimparis N, Debus E, Oderich G, Haulon S, Terp K, Roeder B, Detter C, Kölbel T
J VASC SURG. 2016;63(6):1476-82.

Post-mortem computed tomography and post-mortem computed tomography angiography following transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Vogel B, Heinemann A, Gulbins H, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Püschel K, Vogel H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2016;49(1):228-33.

Successful therapy of pancreatitis after heart transplantation-A case series
von Stumm M, Reichenspurner H, Barten M
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2016;35(6):835-7.

Ex vivo lung Perfusion: The magic bullet to cure sick donor lungs?
Wagner F, Reichenspurner H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2016;151(2):547-8.

Cardiac repair in guinea pigs with human engineered heart tissue from induced pluripotent stem cells
Weinberger F, Breckwoldt K, Pecha S, Kelly A, Geertz B, Starbatty J, Yorgan T, Cheng K, Lessmann K, Stolen T, Scherrer-Crosbie M, Smith G, Reichenspurner H, Hansen A, Eschenhagen T
Ann Transl Med. 2016;8(363):363ra148.

A matched pairs analysis of non-rib-spreading, fully endoscopic, mini-incision technique versus conventional mini-thoracotomy for mitral valve repair
Westhofen F, Conradi L, Deuse T, Detter C, Vettorazzi E, Treede H, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2016;50(6):1181-1187.

Acute Pulmonary Artery Obstruction as the Primary Manifestation of a Rapidly Growing Intimal Sarcoma in a 54-Year-Old Patient
Westhofen F, Kugler C, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Rep. 2016;5(1):36-38.

High Incidence of De Novo and Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Rhythm Management Device
Wilke I, Witzel K, Münch J, Pecha S, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Willems S, Patten-Hamel M, Aydin A
J CARDIOVASC ELECTR. 2016;27(7):779-84.

Complete Antegrade Transapical Deployment of a Branched Aortic Arch Endograft: A Porcine Feasibility Study
Wipper S, Lohrenz C, Kersten J, Akkra M, Tsilimparis N, Detter C, Kodolitsch Y, Larena-Avellaneda A, Debus E, Kölbel T
J ENDOVASC THER. 2016;23(3):493-500.

Distinction of non-ischemia inducing versus ischemia inducing coronary stenosis by fluorescent cardiac imaging
Wipper S, Reiter B, Russ D, Hahnel F, Kersten J, Kölbel T, Reichenspurner H, Detter C
INT J CARDIOVAS IMAG. 2016;32(2):363-71.

Levosimendan displays anti-inflammatory effects and decreases MPO bioavailability in patients with severe heart failure
Adam M, Meyer S, Knors H, Klinke A, Radunski U, Rudolph T, Rudolph V, Spin J, Tsao P, Costard-Jäckle A, Baldus S
SCI REP. 2015;5:9704.

Comparison of vascular closure devices for access site closure after transfemoral aortic valve implantation
Barbash I, Barbanti M, Webb J, Molina-Martin De Nicolas J, Abramowitz Y, Latib A, Nguyen C, Deuschl F, Segev A, Sideris K, Buccheri S, Simonato M, Rosa F, Tamburino C, Jilaihawi H, Miyazaki T, Himbert D, Schofer N, Guetta V, Bleiziffer S, Tchetche D, Immè S, Makkar R, Vahanian A, Treede H, Lange R, Colombo A, Dvir D
EUR HEART J. 2015;36(47):3370-9.

Prolonged resuscitation and cardiogenic shock after intoxication with European yew (Taxus baccata): Complete recovery after intermittent mechanical circulatory support
Baum C, Bohnen S, Sill B, Philipp S, Damerow H, Kluge S, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Söffker G, Barten M, Sydow K
INT J CARDIOL. 2015;181:176-8.

Isolated permanent right ventricular assist device implantation with the HeartWare continuous-flow ventricular assist device: first results from the European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support
Bernhardt A, De By T, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2015;48(1):158-62.

Schwere akute und chronische Herzinsuffizienz: Welche invasiven Therapiemöglichkeiten zur Verfügung stehen, wenn die medikamentöse Behandlung erschöpft ist
Bernhardt A, Deuse T, Rybczynski M, Wagner F, Kubik M, Gosau N, Schäfer U, Willems S, Blankenberg S, Barten M, Reichenspurner H
Hamb Ärzteblatt. 2015;69(05):12-16.

A randomized multicenter trial of minimally invasive rapid deployment versus conventional full sternotomy aortic valve replacement
Borger M, Moustafine V, Conradi L, Knosalla C, Richter M, Merk D, Doenst T, Hammerschmidt R, Treede H, Dohmen P, Strauch J
ANN THORAC SURG. 2015;99(1):17-25.

Treatment of Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation
Christ T, Pecha S, Jost N
2015. Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy of Cardiovascular Disease. Jagadeesh G, Balakumar P, Maung-U K (Hrsg.). 1. Aufl. Adis, 1059 - 1079.

Evolution of mitral valve procedural volumes in the advent of endovascular treatment Options: Experience at an early-adopting center in Germany
Conradi L, Lubos E, Treede H, Pietzsch J, Weber S, Pietzsch M, Overlack K, Diemert P, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2015;86(6):1114-9.

Carcinoid Heart Valve Disease: Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve-In-Valve Implantation in Failing Biological Xenografts
Conradi L, Schäfer A, Müller G, Seiffert M, Gulbins H, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Treede H, Diemert P
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2015;24(1):110-4.

Transfemoral TAVI without pre-dilatation using balloon-expandable devices: a case-matched analysis
Conradi L, Schäfer A, Seiffert M, Schirmer J, Schäfer U, Schön G, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Treede H, Diemert P
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2015;104(9):735-42.

Immunobiology of fibrin-based engineered heart tissue
Conradi L, Schmidt S, Neofytou E, Deuse T, Peters L, Eder A, Hua X, Hansen A, Robbins R, Beygui R, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T, Schrepfer S
STEM CELL TRANSL MED. 2015;4(6):625-31.

Transcatheter valve-in-valve therapy using 6 different devices in 4 anatomic positions: Clinical outcomes and technical considerations
Conradi L, Silaschi M, Seiffert M, Lubos E, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Treede H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2015;150(6):1557-1567.e3.

MitraClip-data analysis of contemporary literature
Deuschl F, Schofer N, Lubos E, Schirmer J, Conradi L, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Schäfer U
J Thorac Dis. 2015;7(9):1509-17.

The MANDELA study: A multicenter, randomized, open-label, parallel group trial to refine the use of everolimus after heart transplantation
Deuse T, Bara C, Barten M, Hirt S, Doesch A, Knosalla C, Grinninger C, Stypmann J, Garbade J, Wimmer P, May C, Porstner M, Schulz U
CONTEMP CLIN TRIALS. 2015;45(Pt B):356-63.

Distal Airway Stem Cells are Essential for Lung Regeneration
Deuse T, Schrepfer S
TRANSPLANTATION. 2015;99(8):1540-1.

SCNT-derived ESCs with mismatched mitochondria trigger an immune response in allogeneic hosts
Deuse T, Wang D, Stubbendorff M, Itagaki R, Grabosch A, Greaves L, Alawi M, Grünewald A, Hu X, Hua X, Velden J, Reichenspurner H, Robbins R, Jaenisch R, Weissman I, Schrepfer S
CELL STEM CELL. 2015;16(1):33-8.

Assessment of Immunological Biomarkers in the First Year after Heart Transplantation
Dieterlen M, John K, Bittner H, Mende M, Tarnok A, Mohr F, Barten M
DIS MARKERS. 2015;2015:678061.

Clinical value of flow cytometric assessment of dendritic cell subsets in peripheral blood after solid organ transplantation
Dieterlen M, Mohr F, Reichenspurner H, Barten M
CYTOM PART A. 2015;87(5):377-9.

Aortic events after isolated aortic valve replacement for bicuspid aortic valve root phenotype: echocardiographic follow-up study
Girdauskas E, Disha K, Rouman M, Espinoza A, Borger M, Kuntze T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2015;48(4):e71-6.

Aortic Dissection After Previous Aortic Valve Replacement for Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
Girdauskas E, Rouman M, Disha K, Espinoza A, Misfeld M, Borger M, Kuntze T
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2015;66(12):1409-11.

Three-year results of an investigator-driven multicenter, international, randomized open-label de novo trial to prevent BOS after lung transplantation
Glanville A, Aboyoun C, Klepetko W, Reichenspurner H, Treede H, Verschuuren E, Boehler A, Benden C, Hopkins P, Corris P
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2015;34(1):16-25.

Sex Differences in Immunology: More Severe Development of Experimental Pulmonary Hypertension in Male Rats Exposed to Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor Blockade
Guihaire J, Deuse T, Wang D, Fadel E, Reichenspurner H, Schrepfer S
BIOMED RES INT . 2015;2015:765292.

Advancing knowledge of right ventricular pathophysiology in chronic pressure overload: Insights from experimental studies
Guihaire J, Noly P, Schrepfer S, Mercier O
ARCH CARDIOVASC DIS. 2015;108(10):519-29.

Comment on: Pathologic evaluation of 28 Mitroflow pericardial valves: a 12-year experience (Ann Thorac Surg 2015 Jan;99(1):48-54): Invited commentary
Gulbins H
ANN THORAC SURG. 2015;99(1):54.

First registry results from the newly approved ACURATE TA™ TAVI system
Kempfert J, Holzhey D, Hofmann S, Girdauskas E, Treede H, Schröfel H, Thielmann M, Walther T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2015;48(1):137-41.

Maximizing therapeutic success: The key concepts of individualized medical strategy (IMS)
Kodolitsch Y, Bernhardt A, Kölbel T, Detter C, Reichenspurner H, Debus E
Cogent Med. 2015;2:1109742.

Perspectives on the revised Ghent criteria for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome
Kodolitsch Y, De Backer J, Schüler H, Bannas P, Behzadi C, Bernhardt A, Hillebrand M, Fuisting B, Sheikhzadeh S, Rybczynski M, Kölbel T, Püschel K, Blankenberg S, Robinson P
The application of clinical genetics. 2015;8:137-55.

Effective Apical Infection of Differentiated Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells and Induction of Proinflammatory Chemokines by the Highly Pneumotropic Human Adenovirus Type 14p1
Lam E, Ramke M, Warnecke G, Schrepfer S, Kopfnagel V, Dobner T, Heim A
PLOS One. 2015;10(7):e0131201.

Erratum: miR-24 limits aortic vascular inflammation and murine abdominal aneurysm development
Maegdefessel L, Spin J, Raaz U, Eken S, Toh R, Azuma J, Adam M, Nakagami F, Heymann H, Chernogubova E, Jin H, Roy J, Hultgren R, Caidahl K, Schrepfer S, Hamsten A, Eriksson P, McConnell M, Dalman R, Tsao P
NAT COMMUN. 2015;6:6506.

Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy: different sources exhibit different immunobiological properties
Neofytou E, Deuse T, Beygui R, Schrepfer S
TRANSPLANTATION. 2015;99(6):1113-8.

β 1 Adrenoceptor antagonistic effects of the supposedly selective β 2 adrenoceptor antagonist ICI 118,551 on the positive inotropic effect of adrenaline in murine hearts
Pecha S, Flenner F, Söhren K, Lorenz K, Eschenhagen T, Christ T
Pharmacology research & perspectives. 2015;3(5):e00168.

Concomitant surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with significant atrial dilation >55 mm. Worth the effort?
Pecha S, Hakmi S, Subbotina I, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
J CARDIOTHORAC SURG. 2015;10(1):165.

Dynamic device properties of pulse contour cardiac output during transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Petzoldt M, Riedel C, Braeunig J, Haas S, Goepfert M, Treede H, Baldus S, Goetz A, Reuter D
J CLIN MONIT COMPUT. 2015;29(3):323-31.

The Medtronic transcatheter mitral valve implantation system
Piazza N, Treede H, Moat N, Sorajja P, Popma J, Grube E, Bolling S, Adams D
EuroIntervention. 2015;11 (Suppl W):W80-1.

Ausbildung von Facharztanwärtern in der Mitralklappenrekonstruktion: Eignung des minimalinvasiven Verfahrens
Reichenspurner H
Z Herz-, Thorax-, Gefäßchirurgie. 2015;29(4):264-266.

Large Biatrial Thrombembolus Caught in Transit across a Patent Foramen Ovale
Schaefer A, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Conradi L
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Rep. 2015;4(1):44-5.

Failing stentless Bioprostheses in patients with carcinoid heart valve disease
Schäfer A, Sill B, Schoenebeck J, Schneeberger Y, Reichenspurner H, Gulbins H
J CARDIOTHORAC SURG. 2015;10:41.

Symetis ACURATE TAVI: review of the technology, developments and current data with this self-expanding transcatheter heart valve
Schäfer U, Conradi L, Diemert P, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Seiffert M, Lubos E, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Treede H
MINERVA CARDIOANGIOL . 2015;63(5):359-69.

First in human implantation of the mechanical expanding Lotus® valve in degenerated surgical valves in mitral position
Schäfer U, Conradi L, Lubos E, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Seiffert M, Treede H, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2015;86(7):1280-6.

First-in-man treatment of a degenerated mitral surgical valve with the mechanical expanding Lotus™ valve
Schäfer U, Conradi L, Lubos E, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Treede H, Schirmer J, Vogel B, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S
EuroIntervention. 2015;11(5):.

Transseptal and transmitral Parachute® implantation in conjunction with "MitraClipping"
Schäfer U, Lubos E, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Grahn H, Conradi L, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Schmidt T, Frerker C, Kuck K, Westermann D, Blankenberg S, Treede H
EuroIntervention. 2015;11(6):673-81.

Impaired Endothelial Regeneration Through Human Parvovirus B19-Infected Circulating Angiogenic Cells in Patients With Cardiomyopathy
Schmidt-Lucke C, Zobel T, Schrepfer S, Kuhl U, Wang D, Klingel K, Becher P, Fechner H, Pozzuto T, Van Linthout S, Lassner D, Spillmann F, Escher F, Holinski S, Volk H, Schultheiss H, Tschope C
J INFECT DIS. 2015;212(7):1070-81.

Kidney injury and mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation in a routine clinical cohort
Schnabel R, Seiffert M, Wilde S, Schirmer J, Koschyk D, Conradi L, Ojeda Echevarria F, Baldus S, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Treede H, Diemert P
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2015;85(3):440-447.

Preferential short cut or alternative route: the transaxillary access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Schofer N, Deuschl F, Conradi L, Lubos E, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Treede H, Schäfer U
J Thorac Dis. 2015;7(9):1543-7.

European experience with the second-generation Edwards SAPIEN XT transcatheter heart valve in patients with severe aortic Stenosis: 1-year outcomes from the SOURCE XT Registry
Schymik G, Lefèvre T, Bartorelli A, Rubino P, Treede H, Walther T, Baumgartner H, Windecker S, Wendler O, Urban P, Mandinov L, Thomas M, Vahanian A
JACC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2015;8(5):657-69.

Single-centre experience with next-generation devices for transapical aortic valve implantation
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Kloth B, Koschyk D, Schirmer J, Schnabel R, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2015;47(1):39-45; discussion 45.

Blood transfusion is associated with impaired outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Terstesse A, Koschyk D, Schirmer J, Schnabel R, Wilde S, Ojeda Echevarria F, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Schäfer U, Treede H, Diemert P
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2015;85(3):460-7.

Predicting Risk in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Comparative Analysis of EuroSCORE II and Established Risk Stratification Tools
Silaschi M, Conradi L, Seiffert M, Schnabel R, Schön G, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2015;63(6):472-8.

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Registries in the Era of Big Data With Global Reach
Stehlik J, Mehra M, Sweet S, Kirklin J, Cypel M, Kirk R, Dipchand A, Van Raemdonck D, Edwards L, Mario Bertolotti A, Mejia J, Torres Navas A, Potena L, Akar R, West L, Zuckermann A, Khaliel F, Davis D, Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2015;34(10):1225-32.

Thirty-day VARC-2 and performance data of a new self-expanding transcatheter aortic heart valve
Treede H, Lubos E, Conradi L, Deuschl F, Asch F, Weissman N, Schofer N, Schirmer J, Koschyk D, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U
EuroIntervention. 2015;11(8):785-92.

VESS4. Performance of Branched vs Fenestrated Endografts for Endovascular Repair of Aortic Arch Lesions
Tsilimparis N, Debus E, Böhme T, Roeder B, Kodolitsch Y, Wipper S, Detter C, Kölbel T
J VASC SURG. 2015;61(6, Suppl.):6S.

Right Atrial Thrombosis in Antiphospholipid Syndrome with Secondary Immune Thrombocytopenia
Voigtlaender M, Conradi L, Hinsch A, Langer F
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Rep. 2015;4(1):40-3.

Two Decades of Endovascular Repair of Popliteal Artery Aneurysm--A Meta-analysis
von Stumm M, Teufelsbauer H, Reichenspurner H, Debus E
EUR J VASC ENDOVASC. 2015;50(3):351-9.

Stand alone totally endoscopic epimyocardial ablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation and significant atrial dilatation
Wagner F, Pecha S, Conradi L, Reichenspurner H
J CARDIAC SURG. 2015;30(5):469-73.

Radial Artery Applanation Tonometry for Continuous Noninvasive Cardiac Output Measurement: A Comparison With Intermittent Pulmonary Artery Thermodilution in Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Wagner J, Sarwari H, Schön G, Kubik M, Kluge S, Reichenspurner H, Reuter D, Saugel B
CRIT CARE MED. 2015;43(7):1423-8.

Local MicroRNA Modulation Using a Novel Anti-miR-21-Eluting Stent Effectively Prevents Experimental In-Stent Restenosis
Wang D, Deuse T, Stubbendorff M, Chernogubova E, Erben R, Eken S, Jin H, Li Y, Busch A, Heeger C, Behnisch B, Reichenspurner H, Robbins R, Spin J, Tsao P, Schrepfer S, Maegdefessel L
ARTERIOSCL THROM VAS. 2015;35(9):1945-53.

Alagebrium inhibits neointimal hyperplasia and restores distributions of wall shear stress by reducing downstream vascular resistance in obese and diabetic rats
Wang H, Weihrauch D, Kersten J, Toth J, Passerini A, Rajamani A, Schrepfer S, LaDisa J
AM J PHYSIOL-HEART C. 2015;309(7):H1130-40.

Transkardiale Zugangswege zur endovaskulären Versorgung der Aorta ascendens
Wipper S, Debus E, Lohrenz C, Tsilimparis N, Detter C, Kodolitsch Y, Kölbel T
ZBL CHIR. 2015;140(5):507-11.

Transcardiac endograft delivery for endovascular treatment of the ascending Aorta: a feasibility study in pigs
Wipper S, Lohrenz C, Ahlbrecht O, Carpenter S, Tsilimparis N, Kersten J, Detter C, Debus E, Kölbel T
J ENDOVASC THER. 2015;22(3):375-84.

Cardiac mechanics in heart transplant recipients with and without transplant vasculopathy
Zengin E, Westermann D, Radunski U, Ojeda Echevarria F, Müllerleile K, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Sinning C
INT J CARDIOVAS IMAG. 2015;31(4):795-803.

Thymoglobulin induction in heart Transplantation: patient selection and implications for maintenance immunosuppression
Zuckermann A, Schulz U, Deuse T, Ruhpawar A, Schmitto J, Beiras-Fernandez A, Hirt S, Schweiger M, Kopp-Fernandes L, Barten M
TRANSPL INT. 2015;28(3):259-69.

High-risk donors: extending our criteria in times of organ shortage
Bernhardt A, Reichenspurner H
CURR OPIN ORGAN TRANSPLANT. 2014;19(5):494-9.

HVAD continuous flow assist device for ischemic ventricular septal rupture
Bernhardt A, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2014;147(6):1982-4.

Results of modern mitral valve repair in patients with Marfan syndrome
Bernhardt A, Treede H, Detter C, Rybczynski M, Sheikhzadeh S, Wagner F, Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2014;62(1):35-41.

Long-term follow-up after autologous skeletal myoblast transplantation in ischaemic heart disease
Brickwedel J, Gulbins H, Reichenspurner H
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2014;18(1):61-6.

The challenge of valve-in-valve procedures in degenerated Mitroflow bioprostheses and the advantage of using the JenaValve transcatheter heart valve
Conradi L, Kloth B, Seiffert M, Schirmer J, Koschyk D, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
EuroIntervention. 2014;10(8):990-4.

Transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation without prior balloon aortic valvuloplasty: feasible and safe
Conradi L, Seiffert M, Schirmer J, Koschyk D, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2014;46(1):61-6.

Successful Use of a Left Ventricular Apical Access and Closure Device for Second-Generation Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation
Conradi L, Seiffert M, Shimamura K, Schirmer J, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2014;62(6):498-502.

Hybrid coronary revascularization: a task for the true heart team!
Conradi L, Treede H, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2014;45(3):443-4.

Dichloroacetate prevents restenosis in preclinical animal models of vessel injury
Deuse T, Hua X, Wang D, Maegdefessel L, Heeren J, Scheja L, Bolaños J, Rakovic A, Spin J, Stubbendorff M, Ikeno F, Länger F, Zeller T, Schulte-Uentrop L, Stoehr A, Itagaki R, Haddad F, Eschenhagen T, Blankenberg S, Kiefmann R, Reichenspurner H, Velden J, Klein C, Yeung A, Robbins R, Tsao P, Schrepfer S
NATURE. 2014;509(7502):641-4.

Do not touch the sternum--thoracotomy incisions for HVAD implantation
Deuse T, Reichenspurner H
ASAIO J. 2014;60(2):234-6.

Minimally invasive implantation of biventricular assist devices
Deuse T, Reichenspurner H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2014;62(5):419-21.

Edwards Sapien XT valve placement as treatment option for aortic regurgitation after transfemoral CoreValve Implantation: a multicenter experience
Diemert P, Lange P, Greif M, Seiffert M, Conradi L, Massberg S, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Hagl C, Schmitz C, Schröfel H, Treede H, Schymik G, Kupatt C
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2014;103(3):183-90.

Valve-in-valve implantation of a novel and small self-expandable transcatheter heart valve in degenerated small surgical bioprostheses: The Hamburg experience
Diemert P, Seiffert M, Frerker C, Thielsen T, Kreidel F, Bader R, Schirmer J, Conradi L, Koschyk D, Schnabel R, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Kuck K, Treede H, Schaefer U
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2014;84(3):486-493.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in failed bioprosthetic surgical valves
Dvir D, Webb J, Bleiziffer S, Pasic M, Waksman R, Kodali S, Barbanti M, Latib A, Schaefer U, Rodés-Cabau J, Treede H, Piazza N, Hildick-Smith D, Himbert D, Walther T, Hengstenberg C, Nissen H, Bekeredjian R, Presbitero P, Ferrari E, Segev A, de Weger A, Windecker S, Moat N, Napodano M, Wilbring M, Cerillo A, Brecker S, Tchetche D, Lefèvre T, De Marco F, Fiorina C, Petronio A, Teles R, Testa L, Laborde J, Leon M, Kornowski R
JAMA-J AM MED ASSOC. 2014;312(2):162-70.

Initial experience of pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead extraction with the new GlideLight 80 Hz laser sheaths
Hakmi S, Pecha S, Sill B, Reiter B, Willems S, Aydin M, Yildirim Y, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2014;18(1):56-60.

Report from a consensus conference on primary graft dysfunction after cardiac transplantation
Kobashigawa J, Zuckermann A, Macdonald P, Leprince P, Esmailian F, Luu M, Mancini D, Patel J, Razi R, Reichenspurner H, Russell S, Segovia J, Smedira N, Stehlik J, Wagner F
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2014;33(4):327-40.

MitraClip therapy in surgical high-risk patients: identification of echocardiographic variables affecting acute procedural outcome
Lubos E, Schlüter M, Vettorazzi E, Goldmann B, Lubs D, Schirmer J, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Baldus S, Rudolph V
JACC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2014;7(4):394-402.

miR-24 limits aortic vascular inflammation and murine abdominal aneurysm development
Maegdefessel L, Spin J, Raaz U, Eken S, Toh R, Azuma J, Adam M, Nagakami F, Heymann H, Chernugobova E, Jin H, Roy J, Hultgren R, Caidahl K, Schrepfer S, Hamsten A, Eriksson P, McConnell M, Dalman R, Tsao P
NAT COMMUN. 2014;5:5214.

Leaflet reconstructive techniques for aortic valve repair
Mazzitelli D, Stamm C, Rankin J, Pfeiffer S, Fischlein T, Pirk J, Choi Y, Detter C, Kroll J, Beyersdorf F, Shrestha M, Schreiber C, Lange R
ANN THORAC SURG. 2014;98(6):2053-60.

Safety and feasibility of concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction
Pecha S, Ahmadzade-Youssefi T, Schäfer T, Subbotina I, Steven D, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2014;46(1):67-71.

Event recorder monitoring to compare the efficacy of a left versus biatrial lesion set in patients undergoing concomitant surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation
Pecha S, Hartel F, Ahmadzade-Youssefi T, Aydin M, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2014;148(5):2161-6.

Prostaglandin E2 does not attenuate adrenergic-induced cardiac contractile response
Pecha S, Mudersbach E, Söhren K, Hakmi S, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T, Christ T
N-S ARCH PHARMACOL. 2014;387(10):963-8.

Rhythm outcome predictors after concomitant surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation: a 9-year, single-center experience
Pecha S, Schäfer T, Subbotina I, Ahmadzade-Youssefi T, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2014;148(2):428-33.

Predictors for permanent pacemaker implantation after concomitant surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation
Pecha S, Schäfer T, Yildirim Y, Ahmadzade-Youssefi T, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2014;147(3):984-8.

Clinical Experience of Combined HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy
Pecha S, Wilke I, Bernhardt A, Hakmi S, Yildirim Y, Steven D, Reichenspurner H, Willems S, Deuse T, Aydin M
J CARDIOVASC ELECTR. 2014;25(10):1109-14.

Implantation of a Right Ventricular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Lead in the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract in a Patient with Ebstein Anomaly and Right Ventricular Lead Dislocation.
Pecha S, Yildirim Y, Hahnel F, Reichenspurner H, Aydin M
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2014;62(3):253-254.

Arterial blood gases from central venous lines: a sign for malformation
Sattinger E, Diedrichs S, Brickwedel J, Detter C, Reichenspurner H, Goetz A, Kubitz J
BRIT J ANAESTH. 2014;113(2):301-3.

Concomitant Minimally Invasive HVAD and Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation
Schäfer A, Treede H, Bernhardt A, Wagner F, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
ASAIO J. 2014;61(2):209-12.

Initial German experience with transapical implantation of a second-generation transcatheter heart valve for the treatment of aortic regurgitation
Seiffert M, Bader R, Kappert U, Rastan A, Krapf S, Bleiziffer S, Hofmann S, Arnold M, Kallenbach K, Conradi L, Schlingloff F, Wilbring M, Schäfer U, Diemert P, Treede H
JACC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2014;7(10):1168-74.

Reducing severe intraprocedural complications during transcatheter aortic valve implantation with an interdisciplinary heart team approach Reply: Reply to Eggebrecht et al
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Diemert P, Treede H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2014;45(1):204-5.

Development of a risk score for outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Seiffert M, Sinning J, Meyer A, Wilde S, Conradi L, Vasa-Nicotera M, Ghanem A, Kempfert J, Hammerstingl C, Ojeda Echevarria F, Kim W, Koschyk D, Schirmer J, Baldus S, Grube E, Möllmann H, Reichenspurner H, Nickenig G, Blankenberg S, Diemert P, Treede H, Walther T, Werner N, Schnabel R
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2014.

The main pulmonary artery in adults: a controlled multicenter study with assessment of echocardiographic reference values, and the frequency of dilatation and aneurysm in Marfan syndrome
Sheikhzadeh S, De Backer J, Gorgan N, Rybczynski M, Hillebrand M, Schüler H, Bernhardt A, Koschyk D, Bannas P, Keyser B, Mortensen K, Radke R, Mir T, Kölbel T, Robinson P, Schmidtke J, Berger J, Blankenberg S, von Kodolitsch Y
ORPHANET J RARE DIS. 2014;9:203.

Dual-chamber pacemaker implantation with left ventricular pacing in a patient with a right ventricular assist device
Sill B, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
EUROPACE. 2014;16(5):697-697.

Pediatric heart allocation and transplantation in Eurotransplant
Smits J, Thul J, De Pauw M, Delmo Walter E, Strelniece A, Green D, de Vries E, Rahmel A, Bauer J, Laufer G, Hetzer R, Reichenspurner H, Meiser B
TRANSPL INT. 2014;27(9):917-25.

Inducing myointimal hyperplasia versus atherosclerosis in mice: an introduction of two valid models
Stubbendorff M, Hua X, Deuse T, Ali Z, Reichenspurner H, Maegdefessel L, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2014;(87):e51459.

Second-generation transapical valves: the Medtronic Engager system
Sündermann S, Holzhey D, Bleiziffer S, Treede H, Jacobs S, Falk V
Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2014;mmu001.

Multicenter evaluation of a next-generation balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve
Webb J, Gerosa G, Lefèvre T, Leipsic J, Spence M, Thomas M, Thielmann M, Treede H, Wendler O, Walther T
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2014;64(21):2235-43.

Efficacy of prophylactic intra-aortic balloon pump therapy in chronic heart failure patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Yildirim Y, Pecha S, Kubik M, Alassar Y, Deuse T, Hakmi S, Reichenspurner H
ARTIF ORGANS. 2014;38(11):967-72.

Minimal access median sternotomy for aortic valve replacement in elderly patients
Alassar Y, Yildirim Y, Pecha S, Detter C, Deuse T, Reichenspurner H
J CARDIOTHORAC SURG. 2013;8:103.

Observational cohort study of ventricular arrhythmia in adults with Marfan syndrome caused by FBN1 mutations
Aydin A, Adsay B, Sheikhzadeh S, Keyser B, Rybczynski M, Sondermann C, Detter C, Steven D, Robinson P, Berger J, Schmidtke J, Blankenberg S, Willems S, von Kodolitsch Y, Hoffmann B
PLOS One. 2013;8(12):e81281.

Ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic valve dysfunction in bicuspid aortic valve disease
Aydin A, Desai N, Bernhardt A, Treede H, Detter C, Sheikhzadeh S, Rybczynski M, Hillebrand M, Lorenzen V, Mortensen K, Robinson P, Berger J, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T, Willems S, von Kodolitsch Y
INT J CARDIOL. 2013;164(3):301-5.

Bortezomib rescue therapy in a patient with recurrent antibody-mediated rejection after lung transplantation
Baum C, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2013;32(12):1270-1.

The unsolved problem of organ allocation in times of organ shortage: the German solution?
Bernhardt A, Rahmel A, Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2013;32(11):1049-51.

The Ca²⁺-activated K⁺ channel KCa3.1 as a potential new target for the prevention of allograft vasculopathy
Chen Y, Lam J, Gregory C, Schrepfer S, Wulff H
PLOS One. 2013;8(11):e81006.

The best of both worlds: staged hybrid approach to complex cardiac disease in a patient at high surgical risk.
Conradi L, Baldus S, Treede H, Seiffert M, Schirmer J, Rudolph V, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2013;61(5):421-424.

What's new in transapical aortic valve Implantation: clinical experience with second generation devices
Conradi L, Seiffert M, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
MINERVA CARDIOANGIOL . 2013;61(3):341-9.

Towards an integrated approach to mitral valve disease: implementation of an interventional mitral valve programme and its impact on surgical activity
Conradi L, Seiffert M, Treede H, Rudolph V, Silaschi M, Blankenberg S, Baldus S, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;44(2):324-8; discussion 328-9.

Surgical or percutaneous mitral valve repair for secondary mitral regurgitation: comparison of patient characteristics and clinical outcomes
Conradi L, Treede H, Rudolph V, Graumüller P, Lubos E, Baldus S, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;44(3):490-6; discussion 496.

Mid-term prognostic value of coronary artery disease in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve Implantation: a meta-analysis of adjusted observational results: a meta-analysis of adjusted observational results
D'Ascenzo F, Conrotto F, Giordana F, Moretti C, D'Amico M, Salizzoni S, Omedè P, La Torre M, Thomas M, Khawaja Z, Hildick-Smith D, Ussia G, Barbanti M, Tamburino C, Webb J, Schnabel R, Seiffert M, Wilde S, Treede H, Gasparetto V, Napodano M, Tarantini G, Presbitero P, Mennuni M, Rossi M, Gasparini M, Biondi Zoccai G, Lupo M, Rinaldi M, Gaita F, Marra S
INT J CARDIOL. 2013;168(3):2528-32.

Isolated permanent right ventricular assistance using the HVAD continuous-flow pump
Deuse T, Schirmer J, Kubik M, Reichenspurner H
ANN THORAC SURG. 2013;95(4):1434-6.

Preservation of left ventricular function and morphology in volume-loaded versus volume-unloaded heterotopic heart transplants
Didié M, Biermann D, Buchert R, Hess A, Wittköpper K, Christalla P, Döker S, Jebran F, Schöndube F, Reichenspurner H, El-Armouche A, Zimmermann W
AM J PHYSIOL-HEART C. 2013;305(4):H533-41.

Off-pump versus on-pump coronary-artery bypass grafting in elderly patients
Diegeler A, Börgermann J, Kappert U, Breuer M, Böning A, Ursulescu A, Rastan A, Holzhey D, Treede H, Rieß F, Veeckmann P, Asfoor A, Reents W, Zacher M, Hilker M
NEW ENGL J MED. 2013;368(13):1189-98.

Patient gender does not affect outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
Diemert P, Seiffert M, Schnabel R, Wilde S, Conradi L, Schirmer J, Koschyk D, Reichenspurner H, Baldus S, Treede H, Blankenberg S
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2013;22(6):789-93.

Prevention of sternal wound complications after sternotomy: results of a large prospective randomized multicentre trial
Gorlitzer M, Wagner F, Pfeiffer S, Folkmann S, Meinhart J, Fischlein T, Reichenspurner H, Grabenwoeger M
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2013;17(3):515-22.

Gender effects on health care costs in cardiovascular medicine-a black box?
Gulbins H, Vogel B, Reichenspurner H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2013;61(1):74-78.

Die bikuspide Aortenklappe
Hillebrand M, Bernhardt A, Aydin M, Blankenberg S, Willems S, Kodolitsch Y, Lorenzen V
Die Medizinische Welt. 2013;64(2):106-109.

Everolimus in heart transplantation: an update
Hirt S, Bara C, Barten M, Deuse T, Doesch A, Kaczmarek I, Schulz U, Stypmann J, Haneya A, Lehmkuhl H
Journal of transplantation. 2013;2013:683964.

Intermediate follow-up results from the multicenter engager European pivotal trial
Holzhey D, Linke A, Treede H, Baldus S, Bleiziffer S, Wagner A, Börgermann J, Scholtz W, Vanoverschelde J, Falk V
ANN THORAC SURG. 2013;96(6):2095-100.

The potassium channel KCa3.1 as new therapeutic target for the prevention of obliterative airway disease
Hua X, Deuse T, Chen Y, Wulff H, Stubbendorff M, Köhler R, Miura H, Länger F, Reichenspurner H, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
TRANSPLANTATION. 2013;95(2):285-92.

Transapical aortic valve implantation using a new self-expandable bioprosthesis (ACURATE TA™): 6-month outcomes
Kempfert J, Treede H, Rastan A, Schönburg M, Thielmann M, Sorg S, Mohr F, Walther T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;43(1):52-6; discussion 57.

Strategisches Denken als Schlüssel zu chirurgischer Exzellenz: Ärztlicher Denkstil in der Tradition von Kant und Clausewitz
Kodolitsch Y, Overlack C, von Kodolitsch K, Bernhardt A, Detter C, Epskamp H, Kallenbach K, Pfennig O, Souchon L, Debus E, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H
Z Herz-, Thorax-, Gefäßchirurgie. 2013;27(4):282–289.

Customized transapical thoracic endovascular repair for acute type A dissection
Kölbel T, Reiter B, Schirmer J, Wipper S, Detter C, Debus E, Reichenspurner H, Larena-Avellaneda A
ANN THORAC SURG. 2013;95(2):694-6.

FBN1 gene mutation characteristics and clinical features for the prediction of mitral valve disease progression
Kühne K, Keyser B, Groene E, Sheikhzadeh S, Detter C, Lorenzen V, Hillebrand M, Bernhardt A, Hoffmann B, Mir T, Robinson P, Berger J, Reichenspurner H, von Kodolitsch Y, Rybczynski M
INT J CARDIOL. 2013;168(2):953-9.

Baseline characteristics of patients in the Reduction of Events with Darbepoetin alfa in Heart Failure trial (RED-HF)
McMurray J, Anand I, Diaz R, Maggioni A, O'Connor C, Pfeffer M, Solomon S, Tendera M, van Veldhuisen D, Albizem M, Cheng S, Scarlata D, Swedberg K, Young J
EUR J HEART FAIL. 2013;15(3):334-41.

Transcutaneous lead implantation connected to an externalized pacemaker in patients with implantable cardiac defibrillator/pacemaker infection and pacemaker dependency
Pecha S, Aydin M, Yildirim Y, Sill B, Reiter B, Wilke I, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
EUROPACE. 2013;15(8):1205-9.

Concomitant surgical atrial fibrillation ablation and event recorder implantation: better monitoring, better outcome?
Pecha S, Schäfer T, Hartel F, Ahmadzade-Youssefi T, Subbotina I, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2013;16(4):465-9.

Type A aortic dissection with situs inversus
Pecha S, Schirmer J, Yildirim Y, Kölbel T, Hakmi S, Reichenspurner H, Detter C
J CARDIAC SURG. 2013;28(6):747-8.

Clinical outcomes through 12 months in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation treated with the MitraClip® device in the ACCESS-EUrope Phase I trial
Reichenspurner H, Schillinger W, Baldus S, Hausleiter J, Butter C, Schäefer U, Pedrazzini G, Maisano F
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;44(4):e280-8.

Aetiology of mitral regurgitation differentially affects 2-year adverse outcomes after MitraClip therapy in high-risk patients
Rudolph V, Lubos E, Schlüter M, Lubs D, Goldmann B, Knap M, de Vries T, Treede H, Schirmer J, Conradi L, Wegscheider K, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Baldus S
EUR J HEART FAIL. 2013;15(7):796-807.

Bivalvular transcatheter treatment of high-surgical-risk patients with coexisting severe aortic stenosis and significant mitral regurgitation
Rudolph V, Schirmer J, Franzen O, Schlüter M, Seiffert M, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S
INT J CARDIOL. 2013;167(3):716-20.

Transcatheter aortic valve Implantation: alternative access options
Schirmer J, Conradi L, Seiffert M, Koschyk D, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
MINERVA CARDIOANGIOL . 2013;61(4):429-35.

Severe intraprocedural complications after transcatheter aortic valve Implantation: calling for a heart team approach
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Diemert P, Treede H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;44(3):478-84; discussion 484.

Transapical implantation of a second-generation transcatheter heart valve in patients with noncalcified aortic regurgitation
Seiffert M, Diemert P, Koschyk D, Schirmer J, Conradi L, Schnabel R, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Baldus S, Treede H
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2013;6(6):590-7.

Is it time for a cardiac allocation score? First results from the Eurotransplant pilot study on a survival benefit-based heart allocation
Smits J, de Vries E, De Pauw M, Zuckermann A, Rahmel A, Meiser B, Laufer G, Reichenspurner H, Strueber M
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2013;32(9):873-80.

Immunological properties of extraembryonic human mesenchymal stromal cells derived from gestational tissue
Stubbendorff M, Deuse T, Hua X, Phan T, Bieback K, Atkinson K, Eiermann T, Velden J, Schröder C, Reichenspurner H, Robbins R, Volk H, Schrepfer S
STEM CELLS DEV. 2013;22(19):2619-29.

Treatment of anemia with darbepoetin alfa in systolic heart failure
Swedberg K, Young J, Anand I, Cheng S, Desai A, Diaz R, Maggioni A, McMurray J, O'Connor C, Pfeffer M, Solomon S, Sun Y, Tendera M, van Veldhuisen D
NEW ENGL J MED. 2013;368(13):1210-9.

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor therapy is associated with a reduced incidence of acute rejection episodes or allograft vasculopathy in heart transplant recipients
Vrtovec B, Haddad F, Pham M, Deuse T, Fearon W, Schrepfer S, Leon S, Vu T, Valantine H, Hunt S
TRANSPL P. 2013;45(6):2406-9.

One-year multicentre outcomes of transapical aortic valve implantation using the SAPIEN XT™ valve: the PREVAIL transapical study
Walther T, Thielmann M, Kempfert J, Schroefel H, Wimmer-Greinecker G, Treede H, Wahlers T, Wendler O
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;43(5):986-92.

Worldwide experience with the 29-mm Edwards SAPIEN XT™ transcatheter heart valve in patients with large aortic annulus
Wendler O, Thielmann M, Schroefel H, Rastan A, Treede H, Wahlers T, Eichinger W, Walther T
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;43(2):371-7.

Transapical aortic valve Implantation: mid-term outcome from the SOURCE registry
Wendler O, Walther T, Schroefel H, Lange R, Treede H, Fusari M, Rubino P, Thomas M
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2013;43(3):505-11; discussion 511-2.

Preservation of Endothelial Vascular Function of Saphenous Vein Grafts after Long-Time Storage with a Recently Developed Potassium-Chloride and N-Acetylhistidine Enriched Storage Solution.
Wilbring M, Tugtekin S, Zatschler B, Ebner A, Reichenspurner H, Kappert U, Matschke K, Deussen A
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2013.

Antegrade Transapical Branched Aortic Arch Endograft - a Feasibility Study in Pigs
Wipper S, Lohrenz C, Ahlbrecht O, Akkra M, Carpenter S, Tsilimparis N, Debus E, Detter C, Larena-Avellaneda A, Kölbel T
J AM COLL CARDIOL. 2013;62(18):B43-B43.

Antegrade side branch access in branched aortic arch endografts: a porcine feasibility study
Wipper S, Lohrenz C, Ahlbrecht O, Diener H, Carpenter S, Detter C, Larena-Avellaneda A, Debus E, Kölbel T
J ENDOVASC THER. 2013;20(2):233-41.

Mechanically induced ventricular tachycardia by the HeartWare ventricular assist device
Yildirim Y, Pecha S, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
ASAIO J. 2013;60(1):124-6.

Pathogenese und klinische Grundlagen
Amann-Vesti B, Bernhardt A, Debus E, Hillebrand M, Jahnke T, Von Kodolitsch Y, Kölbel T, Kuhlencordt P, Larena-Avellaneda A, Müller J, Rybczynski M, Sheikhzadeh S, Wenk H
2012. Operative und interventionelle Gefäßmedizin. Springer Berlin Heidelberg: 97-162.

Concomitant transcatheter aortic valve and left ventricular assist device implantation
Baum C, Seiffert M, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
ASAIO J. 2012;59(1):90-2.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement: a propensity score analysis in patients at high surgical risk
Conradi L, Seiffert M, Treede H, Silaschi M, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Kersten J, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2012;143(1):64-71.

Aortenbogen
Detter C, Kölbel T
2012. Operative und interventionelle Gefäßmedizin. Springer Berlin Heidelberg: 455-476.

Aorta: Typ-A-Dissektion und Ascendensaneurysmen
Detter C, Von Kodolitsch Y, Reichenspurner H
2012. Operative und interventionelle Gefäßmedizin. Springer Berlin Heidelberg: 154-445.

Human internal mammary artery (IMA) transplantation and stenting: a human model to study the development of in-stent restenosis.
Hua X, Deuse T, Michelakis E, Haromy A, Tsao P, Maegdefessel L, Erben R, Bergow C, Behnisch B, Reichenspurner H, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2012;(63):3663.

The beneficial effects of deferred delivery on the efficiency of hydrogel therapy post myocardial infarction.
Kadner K, Dobner S, Franz T, Bezuidenhout D, Sirry M, Zilla P, Davies N
BIOMATERIALS. 2012;33(7):2060-2066.

Interleukin 33 as a mechanically responsive cytokine secreted by living cells.
Kakkar R, Hei H, Dobner S, Lee R
J BIOL CHEM. 2012;287(9):6941-6948.

Randomized comparison of synchronous CABG and carotid endarterectomy vs. isolated CABG in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis: the CABACS trial.
Knipp S, Scherag A, Beyersdorf F, Cremer J, Diener H, Haverich J, Jakob H, Mohr W, Ose C, Reichenspurner H, Walterbusch G, Welz A, Weimar C, Group C
INT J STROKE. 2012;7(4):354-360.

Successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning after cardiac resynchronization therapy device implantation in a patient with end-stage heart failure.
Pecha S, Yildrim Y, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2012;15(5):922-923.

Immunogenicity of Stem Cells
Ricklefs F, Schrepfer S
2012. Medical Advancements in Aging and Regenerative Technologies: Clinical Tools and Applications. IGI Global: 96-111.

Myeloperoxidase deficiency preserves vasomotor function in humans
Rudolph T, Wipper S, Reiter B, Rudolph V, Coym A, Detter C, Lau D, Klinke A, Friedrichs K, Rau T, Pekarova M, Russ D, Knöll K, Kolk M, Schroeder B, Wegscheider K, Andresen H, Schwedhelm E, Boeger R, Ehmke H, Baldus S
EUR HEART J. 2012;33(13):1625-34.

Aortic arch repair: let it beat!: let it beat!
Rüffer A, Klopsch C, Münch F, Gottschalk U, Mir T, Weil J, Reichenspurner H, Cesnjevar R
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2012;60(3):189-194.

Impact of patient-prosthesis mismatch after transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation in degenerated bioprostheses.
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Baldus S, Knap M, Schirmer J, Franzen O, Koschyk D, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2012;143(3):617-624.

Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation in patients with degenerated bioprostheses
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Knap M, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
JACC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2012;5(3):341-9.

Fachübergreifende Patientenversorgung und gemeinsames Budget als Zukunftsmodell - Gelebte Interdisziplinarität am Beispiel des Universitären Herzzentrums Hamburg
Seiffert M, Treede H, Boehm D, Overlack K, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
Z Herz-, Thorax-, Gefäßchirurgie. 2012;26(5):312-315.

Analysis of phenotype and genotype information for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome
Sheikhzadeh S, Kade C, Keyser B, Stuhrmann M, Arslan-Kirchner M, Rybczynski M, Bernhardt A, Habermann C, Hillebrand M, Mir T, Robinson P, Berger J, Detter C, Blankenberg S, Schmidtke J, Kodolitsch Y
CLIN GENET. 2012;82(3):240-7.

A simple clinical model to estimate the probability of Marfan syndrome
Sheikhzadeh S, Kusch M, Rybczynski M, Kade C, Keyser B, Bernhardt A, Hillebrand M, Mir T, Fuisting B, Robinson P, Berger J, Lorenzen V, Schmidtke J, Blankenberg S, Kodolitsch Y
QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians. 2012;105(6):527-35.

Transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the JenaValve™ system: acute and 30-day results of the multicentre CE-mark study.
Treede H, Mohr F, Baldus S, Rastan A, Ensminger S, Arnold M, Kempfert J, Figulla H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2012;41(6):131-138.

A heart team's perspective on interventional mitral valve repair: percutaneous clip implantation as an important adjunct to a surgical mitral valve program for treatment of high-risk patients.
Treede H, Schirmer J, Rudolph V, Franzen O, Knap M, Schlüter M, Conradi L, Seiffert M, Koschyk D, Meinertz T, Baldus S, Reichenspurner H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2012;143(1):78-84.

Intraoperative quality control in vascular surgery
Wipper S, Detter C, Lohrenz C, Debus E
J CARDIOVASC SURG. 2012;53(1 Suppl 1):145-149.

Hemodynamic impact of transseptal access to the ascending aorta in a porcine model
Wipper S, Lohrenz C, Peymann K, Russ D, Kersten J, Carpenter S, Larena-Avellaneda A, Detter C, Debus S, Kölbel T
J ENDOVASC THER. 2012;19(5):679-88.

[Diagnosis and options for reconstructive heart valve surgery in the Marfan syndrome].
Bernhardt A, Treede H, Rybczynski M, Sheikhzadeh S, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H, Von Kodolitsch Y
KARDIOLOGIYA. 2011;51(8):85-90.

Midterm stability and hemodynamic performance of a transfemorally implantable nonmetallic, retrievable, and repositionable aortic valve in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Up to 2-year follow-up of the direct-flow medical valve: a pilot study.
Bijuklic K, Tuebler T, Reichenspurner H, Treede H, Wandler A, Harreld J, Low R, Schofer J
CIRC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2011;4(6):595-601.

Zur HU-Allokation in der Herztransplantation
Conradi L, Deuse T, Reichenspurner H
2011. Transplantationsmedizin im Fokus ; Bd. 2: Organspende und Organtransplantation in Deutschland: Bestandsaufnahme und Bewertung. Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag: 183-190.

3 Jahre nach SYNTAX--Stent oder Skalpell?: Die Sicht des Kardiochirurgen
Conradi L, Reichenspurner H
Clinical research in cardiology supplements. 2011;6:43-8.

3 Jahre nach SYNTAX – Stent oder Skalpell? Die Sicht des Kardiochirurgen
Conradi L, Reichenspurner H
Clin Res Cardiol Suppl. 2011;S1:43-48.

First experience with transcatheter aortic valve implantation and concomitant percutaneous coronary intervention.
Conradi L, Seiffert M, Franzen O, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2011;100(4):311-316.

Therapie der Mitralklappeninsuffizienz: Chirurgische und interventionelle Neuerungen
Conradi L, Treede H, Baldus S, Seiffert M, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
HERZ. 2011;36(8):677-85.

[Treating mitral regurgitation: a surgical and interventional update].
Conradi L, Treede H, Baldus S, Seiffert M, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H
HERZ. 2011;36(8):677-685.

Impact of MitraClip™ therapy on secondary mitral valve surgery in patients at high surgical risk.
Conradi L, Treede H, Franzen O, Seiffert M, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2011;40(6):1521-1526.

Valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation for degenerated bioprosthetic heart valves.
Eggebrecht H, Schäfer U, Treede H, Boekstegers P, Babin-Ebell J, Ferrari M, Möllmann H, Baumgartner H, Carrel T, Kahlert P, Lange P, Walther T, Erbel R, Mehta R, Thielmann M
JACC-CARDIOVASC INTE. 2011;4(11):1218-1227.

Clinical characteristics and cardiovascular magnetic resonance findings in stress (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy
Eitel I, von Knobelsdorff-Brenkenhoff F, Bernhardt P, Carbone I, Muellerleile K, Aldrovandi A, Francone M, Desch S, Gutberlet M, Strohm O, Schuler G, Schulz-Menger J, Thiele H, Friedrich M, Müllerleile K
JAMA-J AM MED ASSOC. 2011;306(3):277-86.

Percutaneous mitral valve repair as a bail-out strategy for patients with severe mitral regurgitation after cardiac surgery.
Franzen O, Seiffert M, Baldus S, Conradi L, Schirmer J, Kubik M, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2011;142(1):227-230.

What is the evidence allowing us to state that transcatheter aortic valve replacement via the femoral artery is a more attractive option compared to transapical valve replacement?
Kappetein A, Head S, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Mohr F, Walther T
NeuroIntervention. 2011;7(8):903-904.

Report from a consensus conference on antibody-mediated rejection in heart transplantation.
Kobashigawa J, Crespo-Leiro M, Ensminger S, Reichenspurner H, Angelini A, Berry G, Burke M, Czer L, Hiemann N, Kfoury A, Mancini D, Mohacsi P, Patel J, Pereira N, Platt J, Reed E, Reinsmoen N, Rodriguez E, Rose M, Russell S, Starling R, Suciu-Foca N, Tallaj J, Taylor D, Adrian V, West L, Zeevi A, Zuckermann A, Participants C
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2011;30(3):252-269.

Transapical access for thoracic endograft delivery.
Kölbel T, Treede H, Carpenter S, Diener H, Larena-Avellaneda A, Debus E
VASCULAR. 2011;19(6):308-312.

Invited commentary.
Reichenspurner H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2011;59(2):98.

Predictors of outcome of mitral valve prolapse in patients with the Marfan syndrome
Rybczynski M, Treede H, Sheikhzadeh S, Groene E, Bernhardt A, Hillebrand M, Mir T, Kühne K, Koschyk D, Robinson P, Berger J, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T, von Kodolitsch Y
AM J CARDIOL. 2011;107(2):268-74.

Simultaneous transcatheter aortic and mitral valve-in-valve implantation in a patient with degenerated bioprostheses and high surgical risk.
Seiffert M, Baldus S, Conradi L, Koschyk D, Schirmer J, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2011;59(8):490-492.

Die interventionelle Therapie der Mitralklappeninsuffizienz
Seiffert M, Conradi L, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
Z Herz-, Thorax-, Gefäßchirurgie. 2011;5:258-265.

Dural ectasia in individuals with Marfan-like features but exclusion of mutations in the genes FBN1, TGFBR1 and TGFBR2
Sheikhzadeh S, Rybczynski M, Habermann C, Bernhardt A, Arslan-Kirchner M, Keyser B, Kaemmerer H, Mir T, Staebler A, Oezdal N, Robinson P, Berger J, Meinertz T, Kodolitsch Y
CLIN GENET. 2011;79(6):568-74.

Prevention of transplant coronary artery disease by prenylation inhibitors.
Stein W, Schrepfer S, Itoh S, Kimura N, Velotta J, Palmer O, Bartos J, Wang X, Robbins R, Fischbein M
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2011;30(7):761-769.

Dreidimensionale Rekonstruktion und Remote-Navigation für die kathetergeführte Ablation von Vorhofflimmern: Verbesserung des prozeduralen Outcomes?
Steven D, Hoffmann B, Rostock T, Drewitz I, Sultan A, Servatius H, Lüker J, Müllerleile K, Willems S
Clinical research in cardiology supplements. 2011;6:73-7.

One-year outcomes of cohort 1 in the Edwards SAPIEN Aortic Bioprosthesis European Outcome (SOURCE) registry: the European registry of transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the Edwards SAPIEN valve.
Thomas M, Schymik G, Walther T, Himbert D, Lefèvre T, Treede H, Eggebrecht H, Rubino P, Colombo A, Lange R, Schwarz R, Wendler O
CIRCULATION. 2011;124(4):425-433.

The Impact of Shunt Type on Palliative Outcomes in Neonates and Infants With Diminished Pulmonary Blood Flow
von Samson-Himmelstjerna P, Tatge L, Gottschalk U, Müller G, Reichenspurner H, Dodge-Khatami A
World J Pediatr Congen Heart Surg. 2011;2(1):80-84.

Creation of a tricuspid valve regurgitation model from tricuspid annular dilatation using the cardioport video-assisted imaging system.
Walter E, Walter D, Maria E, Sill B, Sill B, Padala M, Jimenez J, Yoganathan A, Hetzer R, Nido D, Pedro J
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2011;20(2):184-188.

The SOURCE Registry: what is the learning curve in trans-apical aortic valve implantation?
Wendler O, Walther T, Schroefel H, Lange R, Treede H, Fusari M, Rubino P, Thomas M
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2011;39(6):853-860.

Lactococcus garvieae causing zoonotic prosthetic valve endocarditis.
Wilbring M, Alexiou K, Reichenspurner H, Matschke K, Tugtekin S
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2011;100(6):545-546.

Even short-time storage in physiological saline solution impairs endothelial vascular function of saphenous vein grafts.
Wilbring M, Tugtekin S, Zatschler B, Ebner A, Reichenspurner H, Matschke K, Deussen A
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2011;40(4):811-815.

Transcatheter Valve Therapies
Conradi L, Franzen O, Baldus S, Treede H, Seiffert M, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T
German Med J. 2010;11:44-55.

First successful use of the new ab5000 portable circulatory support console as bridge to recovery in a case of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Conradi L, Schirmer J, Reiter B, Treede H, Kubik M, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F
INT J ARTIF ORGANS. 2010;33(11):824-827.

Transcatheter aortic and mitral valve interventions: update 2010
Conradi L, Treede H, Franzen O, Seiffert M, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H
Interv Cardiol. 2010;2(4):513-523.

From minimally invasive to percutaneous aortic valve
Conradi L, Treede H, Reichenspurner H
2010. Aortic Root Surgery: The Biological Solution. Springer Verlag London: 46-56.

Interventional rescue strategy after malpositioning of a percutaneous aortic valve.
Conradi L, Treede H, Reichenspurner H
HEART. 2010;96(5):407.

Klinik und Poliklinik für Gefäßmedizin im Universitären Herzzentrum des Universitätsklinikums Hamburg-Eppendorf das Hamburger Modell
Debus E, Larena-Avellaneda A, Ivoghli A, Tato F, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H
GEFASSCHIRURGIE. 2010;15(5):301-310.

Review of heart-lung transplantation at Stanford.
Deuse T, Sista R, Weill D, Tyan D, Haddad F, Dhillon G, Robbins R, Reitz B
ANN THORAC SURG. 2010;90(1):329-337.

Acute outcomes of MitraClip therapy for mitral regurgitation in high-surgical-risk patients: emphasis on adverse valve morphology and severe left ventricular dysfunction.
Franzen O, Baldus S, Rudolph V, Meyer S, Knap M, Koschyk D, Treede H, Barmeyer A, Schofer J, Costardt-Jäckle A, Schlüter M, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T
EUR HEART J. 2010;31(11):1373-1381.

Tailored sizes of constrictive external vein meshes for coronary artery bypass surgery.
Franz T, Human P, Dobner S, Reddy B, Black M, Ilsley H, Wolf M, Bezuidenhout D, Moodley L, Zilla P
BIOMATERIALS. 2010;31(35):9301-9309.

A prospective randomized multicenter trial shows improvement of sternum related complications in cardiac surgery with the Posthorax support vest.
Gorlitzer M, Wagner F, Pfeiffer S, Folkmann S, Meinhart J, Fischlein T, Reichenspurner H, Grabenwöger M
INTERACT CARDIOV TH. 2010;10(5):714-718.

Female gender does not increase perioperative risk in coronary bypass surgery.
Gulbins H, Ennker I, Malkoc A, Ennker J
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2010;58(7):403-407.

Angiogenic effects despite limited cell survival of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells under ischemia.
Hoffmann J, Glassford A, Doyle T, Robbins R, Schrepfer S, Pelletier M
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2010;58(3):136-142.

Heterotopic and orthotopic tracheal transplantation in mice used as models to study the development of obliterative airway disease.
Hua X, Deuse T, Tang-Quan K, Robbins R, Reichenspurner H, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2010;35:1437.

An externalized transseptal guidewire technique to facilitate guidewire stabilization and stent-graft passage in the aortic arch.
Kölbel T, Rostock T, Larena-Avellaneda A, Treede H, Franzen O, Debus E
J ENDOVASC THER. 2010;17(6):744-749.

Analyse der Erlössituation bei der ambulanten Behandlung nach 116 b SGB V am Beispiel des Marfan-Syndroms
Manow M, Paulsen N, Rybczynski M, Mir T, Bernhardt A, Treede H, Ohm G, Fuisting B, Rehder U, Meier F, Vogler M, Meinertz T, Overlack K, von Kodolitsch Y
MED KLIN-INTENSIVMED. 2010;105(8):529-37.

A novel innominate vein-to-common atrium fenestration at Fontan completion.
Mir T, Arndt F, von Samson-Himmelstjerna P, Philipp L, Schnegg C, Müller G, Dodge-Khatami A
ANN THORAC SURG. 2010;89(5):38-40.

Best way to revascularize patients with main stem and three-vessel lesions. Patients should be operated!
Reichenspurner H, Conradi L, Cremer J, Mohr F
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2010;99(9):541-544.

Frequency and age-related course of mitral valve dysfunction in the Marfan syndrome
Rybczynski M, Mir T, Sheikhzadeh S, Bernhardt A, Schad C, Treede H, Veldhoen S, Groene E, Kühne K, Koschyk D, Robinson P, Berger J, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T, von Kodolitsch Y
AM J CARDIOL. 2010;106(7):1048-53.

Prospective, randomized study comparing two different minimized versus conventional cardiopulmonary bypass systems
Schoenebeck J, Haddad M, Wegscheider K, Joubert-Huebner E, Reichenspurner H, Detter C
Innovations. 2010;5(4):270-7.

Series of transcatheter valve-in-valve implantations in high-risk patients with degenerated bioprostheses in aortic and mitral position.
Seiffert M, Franzen O, Conradi L, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
CATHETER CARDIO INTE. 2010;76(4):608-615.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in a heart transplant recipient: a case report.
Seiffert M, Meyer S, Franzen O, Conradi L, Baldus S, Schirmer J, Deuse T, Costardt-Jäckle A, Reichenspurner H, Treede H
TRANSPL P. 2010;42(10):4661-4663.

Development of an Ovine Model of Pediatric Complete Heart Block.
Sill B, Roy N, Hammer P, Triedman J, Sigg D, Kelly M, Nedder A, Dunning P, Cowan D
J SURG RES. 2010.

Orthotopic aortic transplantation: a rat model to study the development of chronic vasculopathy.
Stubendorff M, Deuse T, Hammel A, Robbins R, Reichenspurner H, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2010;46:.

Thirty-day results of the SAPIEN aortic Bioprosthesis European Outcome (SOURCE) Registry: A European registry of transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the Edwards SAPIEN valve.
Thomas M, Schymik G, Walther T, Himbert D, Lefèvre T, Treede H, Eggebrecht H, Rubino P, Michev I, Lange R, Anderson W, Wendler O
CIRCULATION. 2010;122(1):62-69.

Chirurgische Therapie der Mitralinsuffizienz - Wann, wen, wie?
Treede H, Conradi L, Reichenspurner H
Der Kardiologe. 2010;4(2):163-172.

Marfan syndrome and the evolving spectrum of heritable thoracic aortic disease: do we need genetics for clinical decisions?
Von Kodolitsch Y, Rybczynski M, Bernhardt A, Mir T, Treede H, Dodge-Khatami A, Robinson P, Sheikhzadeh S, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T
VASA. 2010;39(1):17-32.

Fate of the aortic valve following the arterial switch operation.
Walter D, Maria E, Huebler M, Sill B, Sill B, Berger F, Hetzer R
J CARDIAC SURG. 2010;25(6):730-736.

Trans-apical aortic valve implantation: univariate and multivariate analyses of the early results from the SOURCE registry.
Wendler O, Walther T, Nataf P, Rubino P, Schroefel H, Thielmann M, Treede H, Thomas M
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2010;38(2):119-127.

Composite risk scores and depression as predictors of competing waiting-list outcomes: the Waiting for a New Heart Study.
Zahn D, Weidner G, Beyersmann J, Smits J, Deng M, Kaczmarek I, Meyer S, Reichenspurner H, Mehlhorn U, Wagner F, Spaderna H
TRANSPL INT. 2010;23(12):1223-1232.

Applying gases for microcirculatory and cellular oxygenation in sepsis: effects of nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide.
Baumgart K, Radermacher P, Wagner F
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2009;22(2):168-176.

Comparison of transplantation of adipose tissue- and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in the infarcted heart.
Bogt v, Schrepfer S, Schrepfer S, Yu J, Sheikh A, Hoyt G, Govaert J, Velotta J, Contag C, Robbins R, Wu J
TRANSPLANTATION. 2009;87(5):642-652.

Use of initial biventricular mechanical support in a case of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture as a bridge to surgery.
Conradi L, Treede H, Brickwedel J, Reichenspurner H
ANN THORAC SURG. 2009;87(5):37-39.

Innovative Techniken in der modernen Aortenklappenchirurgie (Innovations in aortic valve surgery )
Conradi L, Treede H, Reichenspurner H
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2009;4(2):108-117.

Mechanisms behind Local Immunosuppression Using Inhaled Tacrolimus in Preclinical Models of Lung Transplantation.
Deuse T, Blankenberg F, Haddad M, Reichenspurner H, Phillips N, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
AM J RESP CELL MOL. 2009.

Imaging in-stent restenosis: an inexpensive, reliable, and rapid preclinical model.
Deuse T, Ikeno F, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2009;31:.

Heart-lung transplantation in situs inversus totalis.
Deuse T, Reitz B
ANN THORAC SURG. 2009;88(3):1002-1003.

Heart transplantation in situs inversus totalis.
Deuse T, Reitz B
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2009.

A synthetic non-degradable polyethylene glycol hydrogel retards adverse post-infarct left ventricular remodeling.
Dobner S, Bezuidenhout D, Govender P, Zilla P, Davies N
J CARD FAIL. 2009;15(7):629-636.

Poor functional recovery after transplantation of diabetic bone marrow stem cells in ischemic myocardium.
Govaert J, Swijnenburg R, Schrepfer S, Xie X, Bogt v, Koen E, Hoyt G, Stein W, Ransohoff K, Robbins R, Wu J
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2009;28(11):1151-1158.

Mycophenolate and sirolimus as calcineurin inhibitor-free immunosuppression improves renal function better than calcineurin inhibitor-reduction in late cardiac transplant recipients with chronic renal failure.
Groetzner J, Kaczmarek I, Schulz U, Stegemann E, Kaiser K, Wittwer T, Schirmer J, Voss M, Strauch J, Wahlers T, Sohn H, Wagner F, Tenderich G, Stempfle H, Mueller-Ehmsen J, Schmid C, Vogeser M, Koch K, Reichenspurner H, Daebritz S, Meiser B, Reichart B
TRANSPLANTATION. 2009;87(5):726-733.

Preoperative platelet inhibition with ASA does not influence postoperative blood loss following coronary artery bypass grafting.
Gulbins H, Malkoc A, Ennker I, Ennker J
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2009;57(1):18-21.

Which patients benefit from stentless aortic valve replacement?
Gulbins H, Reichenspurner H
ANN THORAC SURG. 2009;88(6):2061-2068.

Changing Trends in Infectious Disease in Heart Transplantation.
Haddad F, Deuse T, Pham M, Khazanie P, Rosso F, Luikart H, Valantine H, Leon S, Vu T, Hunt S, Oyer P, Montoya J
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2009.

Right ventricular dysfunction predicts poor outcome following hemodynamically compromising rejection.
Haddad F, Fisher P, Pham M, Berry G, Weisshaar D, Kuppahally S, Vrtovec B, Deuse T, Virani S, Fearon W, Valantine H, Hunt S
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2009;28(4):312-319.

Repetitive dosing of intravenous levosimendan improves pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with pulmonary hypertension: results of a pilot study.
Kleber F, Bollmann T, Borst M, Costardt-Jäckle A, Ewert R, Kivikko M, Petterson T, Pohjanjousi P, Sonntag S, Wikström G
J CLIN PHARMACOL. 2009;49(1):109-115.

LAD-ligation: a murine model of myocardial infarction.
Kolk M, Meyberg D, Deuse T, Tang-Quan K, Robbins R, Reichenspurner H, Schrepfer S
J Vis Exp. 2009;32:.

Augmentation index relates to progression of aortic disease in adults with Marfan syndrome
Mortensen K, Aydin M, Rybczynski M, Baulmann J, Schahidi N, Kean G, Kühne K, Bernhardt A, Franzen O, Mir T, Habermann C, Koschyk D, Ventura R, Willems S, Robinson P, Berger J, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T, von Kodolitsch Y
AM J HYPERTENS. 2009;22(9):971-9.

Neural progenitors of the postnatal and adult mouse forebrain retain the ability to self-replicate, form neurospheres, and undergo multipotent differentiation in vivo.
Neumeister B, Grabosch A, Basak O, Kemler R, Taylor V
STEM CELLS. 2009;27(3):714-723.

The Norwood procedure - does the type of shunt determine outcome?
Rüffer A, Danch A, Gottschalk U, Mir T, Lacour-Gayet F, Haun C, Hraska V, Reichenspurner H, Cesnjevar R
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2009;57(5):270-275.

Implantation of engineered tissue in the rat heart.
Sill B, Alpatov I, Pacak C, Cowan D
J Vis Exp. 2009;28:.

Optical mapping of Langendorff-perfused rat hearts.
Sill B, Hammer P, Cowan D
J Vis Exp. 2009;30:.

A novel JAK3 inhibitor, R348, attenuates chronic airway allograft rejection.
Velotta J, Deuse T, Haddad M, Masuda E, Park G, Carroll D, Taylor V, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
TRANSPLANTATION. 2009;87(5):653-659.

Bench-to-bedside review: Hydrogen sulfide--the third gaseous transmitter: applications for critical care.
Wagner F, Asfar P, Calzia E, Radermacher P, Szabó C
CRIT CARE. 2009;13(3):213.

Alternative technique for salvage of donor lungs with insufficient atrial cuffs.
Yarbrough W, Bates M, Deuse T, Tang D, Robbins R, Reitz B, Mallidi Hari R
ANN THORAC SURG. 2009;88(4):1374-1376.

Cardiac surgery in patients on dialysis: decreased 30-day mortality, unchanged overall survival.
Bechtel J, Detter C, Fischlein T, Krabatsch T, Osswald B, Riess F, Scholz F, Schönburg M, Stamm C, Sievers H, Bartels C
ANN THORAC SURG. 2008;85(1):147-153.

Comparison of different adult stem cell types for treatment of myocardial ischemia.
Bogt v, Koen E, Schrepfer S, Schrepfer S, Hoyt G, Cao F, Ransohoff K, Swijnenburg R, Pearl J, Lee A, Fischbein M, Contag C, Robbins R, Wu J
CIRCULATION. 2008;118(14):121-129.

Review on balloon aortic valvuloplasty: a surgeon's perspective in 2008.
Conradi L, Reichenspurner H
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2008;97(5):285-287.

The dosage dependence of VEGF stimulation on scaffold neovascularisation.
Davies N, Dobner S, Bezuidenhout D, Schmidt C, Beck M, Zisch A, Zilla P
BIOMATERIALS. 2008;29(26):3531-3538.

Prevention and inhibition but not reversion of chronic allograft vasculopathy by FK778.
Deuse T, Hoyt G, Koyanagi T, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
TRANSPLANTATION. 2008;85(6):870-877.

Novel immunosuppression: R348, a JAK3- and Syk-inhibitor attenuates acute cardiac allograft rejection.
Deuse T, Velotta J, Hoyt G, Govaert J, Taylor V, Masuda E, Herlaar E, Park G, Carroll D, Pelletier M, Robbins R, Schrepfer S
TRANSPLANTATION. 2008;85(6):885-892.

Calcineurin inhibitor withdrawal and conversion to mycophenolate mofetil and steroids in cardiac transplant recipients with chronic renal failure: a word of caution.
Groetzner J, Kaczmarek I, Schirmer J, Uberfuhr P, Gulbins H, Daebritz S, Meiser B, Reichart B
CLIN TRANSPLANT. 2008;22(5):587-593.

Simultaneous hybrid coronary revascularization reduces postoperative morbidity compared with results from conventional off-pump coronary artery bypass.
Gulbins H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2008;136(1):238-239.

Cerebrovascular events after stentless aortic valve replacement during a 9-year follow-up period.
Gulbins H, Florath I, Ennker J
ANN THORAC SURG. 2008;86(3):769-773.

Combined cardiac surgical procedures in octogenarians: operative outcome.
Gulbins H, Malkoc A, Ennker J
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2008;97(3):176-180.

Spontaneous coronary bypass rupture
Kaehler J, Franzen O, Regier M, Lorenzen J, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H, Detter C
ANN THORAC SURG. 2008;86(2):664.

Adeno-associated virus-mediated gene transfer in a rabbit vein graft model.
Kilian E, Eifert S, Beiras-Fernandez A, Daebritz S, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
CIRC J. 2008;72(10):1700-1704.

The Myoblast Autologous Grafting in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (MAGIC) trial: first randomized placebo-controlled study of myoblast transplantation.
Menasché P, Alfieri O, Janssens S, McKenna W, Reichenspurner H, Trinquart L, Vilquin J, Marolleau J, Seymour B, Larghero J, Lake S, Chatellier G, Solomon S, Desnos M, Hagège A
CIRCULATION. 2008;117(9):1189-1200.

Fluoroscopy to assess late heart and lung perforation by a permanent ventricular pacemaker lead. A case complicated by isolated hemothorax.
Mortensen K, Aydin M, Goldmann B, Deuse T, Willems S, Ventura R
INT J CARDIOL. 2008;128(1):104-106.

[Coronary artery stenosis 2008: what are the indications for surgery?]
Reichenspurner H, Rüffer A
DEUT MED WOCHENSCHR. 2008;133(12):582.

The spectrum of syndromes and manifestations in individuals screened for suspected Marfan syndrome
Rybczynski M, Bernhardt A, Rehder U, Fuisting B, Meiss L, Voss U, Habermann C, Detter C, Robinson P, Arslan-Kirchner M, Schmidtke J, Mir T, Berger J, Meinertz T, von Kodolitsch Y
AM J MED GENET A. 2008;146A(24):3157-66.

[Medical guideline for the treatment of adults with congenital heart abnormalities of the German-Austrian-Swiss Cardiology Specialty Society]
Schmaltz A, Bauer U, Baumgartner H, Cesnjevar R, de Haan F, Franke C, Gabriel H, Gohlke-Bärwolf C, Hagl S, Hess J, Hofbeck M, Kaemmerer H, Kallfelz H, Lange P, Nock H, Oechslin E, Schirmer K, Tebbe U, Trindade P, Weyand M, Breithardt G
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2008;97(3):194-214.

Preexisting atrial fibrillation as predictor for late-time mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing cardiac surgery--a multicenter study
Schönburg M, Ziegelhoeffer T, Weinbrenner F, Bechtel M, Detter C, Krabatsch T, Osswald B, Riess F, Scholz F, Stamm C, Sievers H, Bartels C
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2008;56(3):128-132.

In vivo imaging of embryonic stem cells reveals patterns of survival and immune rejection following transplantation.
Swijnenburg R, Schrepfer S, Cao F, Pearl J, Xie X, Connolly A, Robbins R, Wu J
STEM CELLS DEV. 2008;17(6):1023-1029.

Immunosuppressive therapy mitigates immunological rejection of human embryonic stem cell xenografts.
Swijnenburg R, Schrepfer S, Govaert J, Cao F, Ransohoff K, Sheikh A, Haddad M, Connolly A, Davis M, Robbins R, Wu J
P NATL ACAD SCI USA. 2008;105(35):12991-12996.

Papillary fibroelastomas of the heart.
Sydow K, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2008;56(1):9-13.

Diagnosis and management of Marfan syndrome
von Kodolitsch Y, Rybczynski M, Detter C, Robinson P
Future Cardiol. 2008;4(1):85-96.

[Reconstructive techniques for valvular heart disease]
Detter C, Wipper S, Reichenspurner H
DEUT MED WOCHENSCHR. 2007;132(3):97-102.

Is the malononitrilamide FK778 better for the prevention of acute or chronic rejection?
Deuse T, Schrepfer S, Pelletier M, Fischbein M, Robbins R, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPL P. 2007;39(2):569-572.

Techniques for experimental heterotopic and orthotopic tracheal transplantations - When to use which model?
Deuse T, Schrepfer S, Reichenspurner H, Hoyt G, Fischbein M, Robbins R, Pelletier M
TRANSPL IMMUNOL. 2007;17(4):255-261.

Postoperative manifestation of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with intracavitary thrombosis: diagnostic pitfalls and conservative therapy.
Gulbins H, Chavez T, Ennker J
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2007;133(3):809-810.

Safety of a cardiac surgical training program over a twelve-year period.
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Ennker I, Ennker J
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2007;55(8):494-499.

Axillary versus femoral cannulation for aortic surgery: enough evidence for a general recommendation?
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Ennker J
ANN THORAC SURG. 2007;83(3):1219-1224.

Endothelin-1 in humans is increased by oxygen-derived radicals ex vivo and in vivo.
Knappe D, Sill B, Tharun B, Köster R, Baldus S, Muenzel T, Meinertz T, Kähler J
J INVEST MED. 2007;55(6):306-314.

Impact of cardiac surgery on plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide in children with congenital heart disease.
Koch A, Kitzsteiner T, Zink S, Cesnjevar R, Singer H
INT J CARDIOL. 2007;114(3):339-344.

Outcome of heart surgery procedures in octogenarians: is age really not an issue?
Pritisanac A, Gulbins H, Rosendahl U, Ennker J
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2007;5(2):243-250.

Mechanical aortic and mitral valve replacement in infants and children.
Sachweh J, Tiete A, Mühler E, Groetzner J, Gulbins H, Messmer B, Daebritz S
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2007;55(3):156-162.

Antibody array characterization of inflammatory mediators in allergic and normal tears in the open and closed eye environments
Sack R, Conradi L, Beaton A, Sathe S, McNamara N, Leonardi A
EXP EYE RES. 2007;85(4):528-38.

Recombinant adeno-associated virus vector for gene transfer to the transplanted rat heart.
Schirmer J, Miyagi N, Rao V, Ricci D, Federspiel M, Kotin R, Russell S, McGregor C
TRANSPL INT. 2007;20(6):550-557.

Experimental orthotopic tracheal transplantation: The Stanford technique.
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Hoyt G, Sheikh A, Hoffmann J, Reichenspurner H, Robbins R, Pelletier M
MICROSURG. 2007;27(3):187-189.

Stem cell transplantation: the lung barrier.
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Reichenspurner H, Fischbein M, Robbins R, Pelletier M
TRANSPL P. 2007;39(2):573-576.

Right atrial mass after primary repair of an atrial septal defect: thrombus masquerading as a myxoma.
Sheikh A, Schrepfer S, Stein W, West J, Lombard J, Burdon T, Pinsker B, Pelletier M
ANN THORAC SURG. 2007;84(5):1742-1744.

Alternatives to heart transplantation. Symposium of the "Treatment of End-stage Heart and Lung Failure" working group on October 22, 2005 in Munich.
Strüber M, Lange R, Gummert J, Beyersdorf F, Jurmann M, Schmid C, El Banayosy A, Hoppe U, Steinbeck G, Reichenspurner H, Liebold A, Franz W, Ruhparwar A, Schmoeckel M
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2007;55(2):147-167.

Coincidence of aortic valve stenosis and regurgitation and multiple cardiac papillary fibroelastomas in a young male adult.
Sydow K, Schrepfer S, Franzen O, Detter C, Willems S, Meinertz T, Reichenspurner H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2007;133(2):564-565.

Sirolimus and FK778: a comparison of two anti-proliferative immunosuppressants for prevention of experimental obliterative airway disease
Deuse T, Schrepfer S, Koch-Nolte F, Haddad M, Schäfer H, Detter C, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPL INT. 2006;19(4):310-8.

Cardiac surgery in a patient with haemophilia A.
Eren A, Friedl R, Hannekum A, Gulbins H
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2006;54(3):212-214.

Correlation of autologous skeletal myoblast survival with changes in left ventricular remodeling in dilated ischemic heart failure.
Gulbins H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2006;131(6):1422.

Seeding of human vascular cells onto small diameter polyurethane vascular grafts.
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Dauner M, Petzold R, Goldemund A, Doser M, Meiser B, Reichart B
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2006;54(2):102-107.

Successful endothelialization of porcine glutaraldehyde-fixed aortic valves in a heterotopic sheep model.
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Pieper K, Goldemund A, Meiser B, Reichart B, Daebritz S
ANN THORAC SURG. 2006;81(4):1472-1479.

A fibrous membrane causing left ventricular outflow tract stenosis as the result of endocarditis.
Pritisanac A, Hannekum A, Gulbins H
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2006;131(6):1401-1402.

FK778: new cellular and molecular mechanisms of action.: new cellular and molecular mechanisms of action
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Koch-Nolte F, Detter C, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPL P. 2006;38(3):757-761.

Tracheal allograft transplantation in rats: the role of different immunosuppressants on preservation of respiratory epithelium.
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Sydow K, Schäfer H, Detter C, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPL P. 2006;38(3):741-744.

Systemic mechanical heart valve replacement in children under 16 years of age.
Tiete A, Sachweh J, Groetzner J, Gulbins H, Muehler E, Messmer B, Daebritz S
CLIN RES CARDIOL. 2006;95(5):281-288.

Die EKG-getriggerte 4-Zeilen-Spiral-CT des Herzens in der präoperativen Bildgebung vor minimalinvasiver koronarer Bypass-Operation
Begemann P, Arnold M, Detter C, Boehm D, Ittrich H, Koops A, Reichenspurner H, Adam G, Weber C
ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG. 2005;177(8):1084-92.

Warfarin or low-molecular-weight heparin therapy does not prolong pig-to-primate cardiac xenograft function.
Byrne G, Schirmer J, Fass D, Teotia S, Kremers W, Xu H, Naziruddin B, Tazelaar H, Logan J, McGregor C
AM J TRANSPLANT. 2005;5(5):1011-1020.

FK778 and tacrolimus prevent the development of obliterative airway disease after heterotopic rat tracheal transplantation
Deuse T, Schrepfer S, Koch-Nolte F, Haddad M, Schwedhelm E, Böger R, Schäfer H, Detter C, Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2005;24(11):1844-54.

Delayed repair of stanford type-A dissection following fulminant cerebral infarction.
Eren A, Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Hannekum A
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2005;53(5):321-322.

Invited commentary.
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A
ANN THORAC SURG. 2005;80(5):1801-1802.

A low-flow adaptation phase improves shear-stress resistance of artificially seeded endothelial cells.
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Petzold R, Goldemund A, Doser M, Dauner M, Meiser B, Reichart B, Daebritz S
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2005;53(2):96-102.

Seeding of human endothelial cells on valve containing aortic mini-roots: development of a seeding device and procedure.
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Uhlig A, Goldemund A, Meiser B, Reichart B, Daebritz S
ANN THORAC SURG. 2005;79(6):2119-2126.

Mechanical circulatory support in pediatric patients with the MEDOS assist device.
Kaczmarek I, Sachweh J, Groetzner J, Gulbins H, Mair H, Rainer K, Zysk S, Reichart B, Daebritz S
ASAIO J. 2005;51(5):498-500.

How to guide stent-graft implantation in type B aortic dissection? Comparison of angiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and intravascular ultrasound.
Koschyk D, Nienaber C, Knap M, Hofmann T, Kodolitsch Y, Skriabina V, Ismail M, Franzen O, Rehders T, Dieckmann C, Lund G, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T
CIRCULATION. 2005;112(9):260-264.

The Cardica C-Port System: clinical and angiographic evaluation of a new device for automated, compliant distal anastomoses in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery--a multicenter prospective clinical trial
Matschke K, Gummert J, Demertzis S, Kappert U, Anssar M, Siclari F, Falk V, Alderman E, Detter C, Reichenspurner H, Harringer W
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2005;130(6):1645-52.

Cardiac xenotransplantation: recent preclinical progress with 3-month median survival.
McGregor C, Davies W, Oi K, Teotia S, Schirmer J, Risdahl J, Tazelaar H, Kremers W, Walker R, Byrne G, Logan J
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2005;130(3):844-851.

An image of mitral valve repair.
Pritisanac A, Schmidt M, Hannekum A, Gulbins H
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2005;3(6):1009-1016.

Overview of tacrolimus-based immunosuppression after heart or lung transplantation.
Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2005;24(2):119-130.

Video and robotic-assisted minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a comparison of the Port-Access and transthoracic clamp techniques.
Reichenspurner H, Detter C, Deuse T, Boehm D, Treede H, Reichart B
ANN THORAC SURG. 2005;79(2):481-485.

Membrane array characterization of 80 chemokines, cytokines, and growth factors in open- and closed-eye tears: angiogenin and other defense system constituents
Sack R, Conradi L, Krumholz D, Beaton A, Sathe S, Morris C
INVEST OPHTH VIS SCI. 2005;46(4):1228-38.

The phytoestrogen biochaninA weakens acute cardiac allograft rejection without affecting the reproductive system.
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Schäfer H, Koch-Nolte F, Braendle W, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPL IMMUNOL. 2005;15(1):45-53.

FK778, a novel immunosuppressive agent, reduces early adhesion molecule up-regulation and prolongs cardiac allograft survival.
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Schäfer H, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPL INT. 2005;18(2):215-220.

Prevention, detection, and management of early bacterial and fungal infections in a preclinical cardiac xenotransplantation model that achieves prolonged survival.
Teotia S, Walker R, Schirmer J, Tazelaar H, Michaels M, Risdahl J, Byrne G, Logan J, McGregor C
XENOTRANSPLANTATION. 2005;12(2):127-133.

Angiogenic activation of valvular endothelial cells in aortic valve stenosis.
Chalajour F, Treede H, Ebrahimnejad A, Lauke H, Reichenspurner H, Ergun S
EXP CELL RES. 2004;298(2):455-464.

Minimally invasive valve surgery: different techniques and approaches.
Detter C, Boehm D, Reichenspurner H
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2004;2(2):239-251.

The interaction between FK778 and tacrolimus in the prevention of rat cardiac allograft rejection is dose dependent.
Deuse T, Schrepfer S, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPLANTATION. 2004;77(4):509-513.

Development of an artificial vessel lined with human vascular cells.
Gulbins H, Dauner M, Petzold R, Goldemund A, Anderson I, Doser M, Meiser B, Reichart B
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2004;128(3):372-377.

Minimally invasive heart valve surgery: already established in clinical routine?
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Hannekum A
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2004;2(6):837-843.

Ross and Ross-Konno procedure in children and adolescents: mid-term results.
Hraska V, Krajci M, Haun C, Ntalakoura K, Razek V, Lacour-Gayet F, Weil J, Reichenspurner H
EUR J CARDIO-THORAC. 2004;25(5):742-747.

Ten years' experience in aortic valve replacement with homografts in 389 cases.
Kilian E, Oberhoffer M, Gulbins H, Uhlig A, Kreuzer E, Reichart B
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2004;13(4):554-559.

Cardiac xenotransplantation: progress toward the clinic.
McGregor C, Teotia S, Byrne G, Michaels M, Risdahl J, Schirmer J, Tazelaar H, Walker R, Logan J
TRANSPLANTATION. 2004;78(11):1569-1575.

Heart transplantation in a patient with multiple sclerosis and mitoxantrone-induced cardiomyopathy.
Nägele H, Castel M, Deutsch O, Wagner F, Reichenspurner H
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2004;23(5):641-643.

Effective antiplatelet therapy does not prolong transgenic pig to baboon cardiac xenograft survival.
Schirmer J, Fass D, Byrne G, Tazelaar H, Logan J, McGregor C
XENOTRANSPLANTATION. 2004;11(5):436-443.

Surgical revision of an uncommonly dislocated self-expanding Amplatzer septal occluder device.
Tsilimingas N, Reiter B, Kodolitsch Y, Münzel T, Meinertz T, Hofmann T
ANN THORAC SURG. 2004;78(2):686-687.

Ten-year follow up after autologous rectus abdominis fascia sheath patch repair of aortic root abscess.
Tsilimingas N, Von Kodolitsch Y, Reiter B, Münzel T, Meinertz T
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2004;13(5):738-740.

Incorporating robotics into an open-heart program
Boehm D, Arnold M, Detter C, Reichenspurner H
SURG CLIN N AM. 2003;83(6):1369-1380.

Correlation between mononuclear infiltration and changes in VASP phosphorylation patterns after heterotopic cardiac transplantation in the rat.
Deuse T, Lange V, Schrepfer S, Eigenthaler M, Reichart B, Walter U, Elert O
EUR SURG RES. 2003;35(1):6-13.

Immunosuppression with FK778 and mycophenolate mofetil in a rat cardiac transplantation model.
Deuse T, Schrepfer S, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPLANTATION. 2003;76(11):1627-1629.

Preseeding with autologous fibroblasts improves endothelialization of glutaraldehyde-fixed porcine aortic valves.
Gulbins H, Goldemund A, Anderson I, Haas U, Uhlig A, Meiser B, Reichart B
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2003;125(3):592-601.

Implantation of an autologously endothelialized homograft.
Gulbins H, Goldemund A, Uhlig A, Pritisanac A, Meiser B, Reichart B
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2003;126(3):890-891.

Homografts: a review.
Gulbins H, Kreuzer E, Reichart B
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2003;1(4):533-539.

Myoblasts for survive 16 weeks after intracardiac transfer and start differentiation.
Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Anderson I, Uhlig A, Goldemund A, Daebritz S, Meiser B, Reichart B
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2003;51(6):295-300.

Improved results after heart-lung transplantation: a 17-year experience.
Reichart B, Gulbins H, Meiser B, Kur F, Briegel J, Reichenspurner H
TRANSPLANTATION. 2003;75(1):127-132.

Successful resection of a symptomatic right ventricular lipoma
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Detter C, Treede H, Koops A, Boehm D, Willems S, Lacour-Gayet F, Reichenspurner H
ANN THORAC SURG. 2003;76(4):1305-7.

New technique for chest opening in mice: U-sternotomy.
Schrepfer S, Deuse T, Reichenspurner H
MICROSURG. 2003;23(3):274-275.

Cyclosporine A versus tacrolimus in combination with mycophenolate mofetil and steroids as primary immunosuppression after lung transplantation: one-year results of a 2-center prospective randomized trial.
Zuckermann A, Reichenspurner H, Birsan T, Treede H, Deviatko E, Reichart B, Klepetko W
J THORAC CARDIOV SUR. 2003;125(4):891-900.

Detection of coronary artery stenoses with multislice helical CT angiography.
Becker C, Knez A, Leber A, Treede H, Ohnesorge B, Schoepf U, Reiser M
J COMPUT ASSIST TOMO. 2002;26(5):750-755.

Robotically-assisted coronary artery surgery with and without cardiopulmonary bypass - from first clinical use to endoscopic operation.
Detter C, Boehm D, Reichenspurner H, Deuse T, Arnold M, Reichart B
MED SCI MONITOR. 2002;8(7):118-123.

Midterm results and quality of life after minimally invasive vs. conventional aortic valve replacement.
Detter C, Deuse T, Boehm D, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2002;50(6):337-341.

Comparison of two stabilizer concepts for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
Detter C, Deuse T, Christ F, Boehm D, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
ANN THORAC SURG. 2002;74(2):497-501.

Near-infrared fluorescence coronary angiography: a new noninvasive technology for intraoperative graft patency control.
Detter C, Russ D, Iffland A, Wipper S, Schurr M, Reichenspurner H, Buess G, Reichart B
HEART SURG FORUM. 2002;5(4):364-369.

Five years of experience with mitral valve homografts.
Gulbins H, Anderson I, Kilian E, Schrepfer S, Uhlig A, Kreuzer E, Reichart B
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2002;50(4):223-229.

Is there an advantage in using homografts in patients with acute infective endocarditis of the aortic valve?
Gulbins H, Kilian E, Roth S, Uhlig A, Kreuzer E, Reichart B
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2002;11(4):492-497.

Cell transplantation--a potential therapy for cardiac repair in the future?
Gulbins H, Meiser B, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
HEART SURG FORUM. 2002;5(4):28-34.

Myoblasts survive intracardiac transfer and divide further after transplantation.
Gulbins H, Schrepfer S, Uhlig A, Goldemund A, Oberhoffer M, Reichenspurner H, Meiser B, Reichart B
HEART SURG FORUM. 2002;5(4):340-344.

Endothelin-1 mRNA and protein in vascular wall cells is increased by reactive oxygen species.
Kaehler J, Sill B, Koester R, Mittmann C, Orzechowski H, Muenzel T, Meinertz T
CLIN SCI. 2002;103(48):.

Antimicrobial peptides are expressed and produced in healthy and inflamed human synovial membranes
Paulsen F, Pufe T, Conradi L, Varoga D, Tsokos M, Papendieck J, Petersen W
J PATHOL. 2002;198(3):369-77.

Myosplint implant and shape-change procedure: intra- and peri-operative safety and feasibility.
Schenk S, Reichenspurner H, Boehm D, Groetzner J, Schirmer J, Detter C, Koglin J, Schwaiblmair M, Meiser B, Reichart B
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2002;21(6):680-686.

Functional and biochemical analysis of endothelial (dys)function and NO/cGMP signaling in human blood vessels with and without nitroglycerin pretreatment.
Schulz E, Tsilimingas N, Rinze R, Reiter B, Wendt M, Oelze M, Woelken-Weckmüller S, Walter U, Reichenspurner H, Meinertz T, Münzel T
CIRCULATION. 2002;105(10):1170-1175.

Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in coronary surgery: first experiences with a new tool for diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
Treede H, Becker C, Reichenspurner H, Knez A, Detter C, Reiser M, Reichart B
ANN THORAC SURG. 2002;74(4):1398-1402.

[Angiography with multi-slice spiral CT. Detecting plaque, before it causes symptoms]
Becker C, Knez A, Leber A, Treede H, Haberl R, Reiser M
MMW Fortschr Med. 2001;143(16):30-32.

Tacrolimus or cyclosporine for immunosuppression after cardiac transplantation: which treatment reveals more side effects during long-term follow-up?
Groetzner J, Meiser B, Schirmer J, Koglin J, Klauss V, Cremer P, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
TRANSPL P. 2001;33(1-2):1461-1464.

Tacrolimus/mycophenolate mofetil vs cyclosporine/mycophenolate mofetil: comparison of mycophenolate acid trough levels and coronary vasomotor function.
Groetzner J, Meiser B, Schirmer J, Schenk S, Scheidt W, Petrakopulo V, Weiss M, Klauss V, Stempfle W, Cremer P, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2001;20(2):191.

Homografts in patients with combined disease of the aortic valve and the ascending aorta: an alternative to the classical Bentall procedure.
Gulbins H, Kreuzer E, Uhlig A, Reichart B
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2001;10(5):650-655.

Pseudoaneurysm complicating homograft aortic valve replacement--two different--courses and strategies.
Gulbins H, Kreuzer E, Uhlig A, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2001;49(1):54-56.

Consistent lowering of clotting factors for the treatment of acute cardiovascular syndromes and hypercoagulability: a different pathophysiological approach.
Jaeger B, Goehring P, Schirmer J, Uhrig S, Lohse P, Kreuzer E, Reichart B, Seidel D
Ther Apher. 2001;5(4):252-259.

Myosplint implantation and ventricular shape change in patients with dilative cardiomyopathy- first clinical experience.
Schenk S, Reichenspurner H, Groezner J, Boehm D, Schirmer J, Scheidt W, Reichart B
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2001;20(2):217.

Tacrolimus versus cyclosporine after HTX: comparison of long-term effects.
Schirmer J, Meiser B, Kadner A, Von Scheidt W, Klauss V, Cremer P, Groetzner J, Schenk S, Überfuhr P, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2001;20(2):191.

Tacrolimus versus cyclosporine after lung transplantation: a prospective, open, randomized two-center trial comparing two different immunosuppressive protocols.
Treede H, Klepetko W, Reichenspurner H, Zuckermann A, Meiser B, Birsan T, Wisser W, Reichert B
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2001;20(5):511-517.

Incidence and spectrum of infections in lung transplanted patients: comparison of four different immunosuppressive protocols.
Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Meiser B, Kur F, Fürst H, Vogelmeier C, Briegel J, Reichart B
TRANSPL P. 2001;33(1-2):1620-1621.

Influence of four different immunosuppressive protocols on acute and chronic rejection (BOS) after lung transplantation - experiences in 120 patients.
Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Meiser B, Schenk S, Kur F, Furst H, Vogelmeier C, Briegel J, Reichart B
J HEART LUNG TRANSPL. 2001;20(2):176.

[Initial experiences with multi-slice detector spiral CT in diagnosis of arteriosclerosis of coronary vessels]
Becker C, Knez A, Leber A, Hong C, Treede H, Wildhirt S, Ohnesorge B, Flohr T, Schoepf U, Reiser M
RADIOLOGE. 2000;40(2):118-122.

Clinical use of a computer-enhanced surgical robotic system for endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting on the beating heart.
Boehm D, Reichenspurner H, Detter C, Arnold M, Gulbins H, Meiser B, Reichart B
THORAC CARDIOV SURG. 2000;48(4):198-202.

[Pseudoaneurysm after Bentall's procedure in acute aortic dissection type A: diagnosis using electron beam tomography]
Gulbins H, Becker C, Kilian E, Reichenspurner H, Reichart B
Z Kardiol. 2000;89(3):195-198.

Mitral valve surgery utilizing homografts: early results.
Gulbins H, Kreuzer E, Uhlig A, Reichart B
J HEART VALVE DIS. 2000;9(2):222-229.

Three-dimensional video and robot-assisted port-access mitral valve operation.
Reichenspurner H, Boehm D, Gulbins H, Schulze C, Wildhirt S, Welz A, Detter C, Reichart B
ANN THORAC SURG. 2000;69(4):1172-1176.

Tumors of the cardiac valves: imaging findings in magnetic resonance imaging, electron beam computed tomography, and echocardiography.
Wintersperger B, Becker C, Gulbins H, Knez A, Bruening R, Heuck A, Reiser M
EUR RADIOL. 2000;10(3):443-449.

Bradykinin B2-receptor antagonism attenuates fatal cardiocirculatory breakdown induced by severe experimental pancreatitis.
Yekebas E, Treede H, Jochum M, Gippner-Steppert C, Bloechle C, Knoefel W, Scholz J, Fink E, Izbicki J
CRIT CARE MED. 2000;28(4):1119-1127.

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