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CARIM's Confidential Contact Persons

CARIM's Confidential Contact Persons

27 November 2024

Dr Magdi Nagy (Dept of Biochemistry) and Prof. Peter de Leeuw (Dept of Internal Medicine) have been appointed as CARIM Confidential Contact Persons.

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ZonMw grant on appropriate palliative care

ZonMw grant on appropriate palliative care

27 November 2024

Prof. Marc Hemmelder (Dept of Internal Medicine) and his team received a ZonMw grant to promote early palliative care for dialysis patients who are non-waitlisted for transplantation.

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Jos Maessen

Professor

Prof. Jos Maessen joined a young Maastricht University community in 1978 and stayed there after graduation in Medicine, obtaining his PhD, and being trained as a cardiothoracic surgeon, to become professor and chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic surgery as well as Principal Investigator in CARIM in 2005. From a rather non-academic clinical department, his group turned into an important clinical partner for basic scientists within CARIM initiating and supporting many translational research projects. Apart from delivering the best possible care his team is convinced that this approach is the best and shortest way to innovate the cardiac surgical profession. Crossing borders leads to new opportunities. Surgeons and electrophysiologists developed hybrid treatment modalities for AF treatment with better results and new research opportunities. Similarly, in reconstructive surgery of the aorta and mitral valve, combining treatment with virtual reality, modeling and experimental imaging, outcome improved and the results raised new hypotheses for basis research.

Jos-maessen

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht 
PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht
Room number: 3.C2.023
T: +31(0)43 387 11 25

  • 2013
    • La Meir, M., Gelsomino, S., Luca, F., Pison, L., Colella, A., Lorusso, R., Crudeli, E., Gensini, G. F., Crijns, H. G., & Maessen, J. (2013). Minimal invasive surgery for atrial fibrillation: an updated review. EP Europace, 15(2), 170-182. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eus216
  • 2012
    • van Garsse, L., Gelsomino, S., Parise, O., Luca, F., Cheriex, E., Lorusso, R., Vizzardi, E., Rao, C. M., Gensini, G. F., & Maessen, J. (2012). Systolic Papillary Muscle Dyssynchrony Predicts Recurrence of Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (ICM) Undergoing Mitral Valve Repair. Echocardiography-A Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Allied Techniques, 29(10), 1191-1200. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8175.2012.01789.x
    • van Garsse, L., Gelsomino, S., Cheriex, E., Luca, F., Rao, C. M., Parise, O., Gensini, G. F., & Maessen, J. (2012). Tethering Symmetry Reflects Advanced Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony in Patients With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Undergoing Restrictive Mitral Valve Repair. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 94(5), 1418-1428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.05.099
    • Nuis, R.-J., Rodes-Cabau, J., Sinning, J.-M., van Garsse, L., Kefer, J., Bosmans, J., Dager, A. E., van Mieghem, N. M., Urena, M., Nickenig, G., Werner, N., Maessen, J., Astarci, P., Perez, S., Benitez, L. M., Dumont, E., van Domburg, R. T., & de Jaegere, P. (2012). Blood Transfusion and the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Circulation-Cardiovascular Interventions, 5(5), 680-688. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.112.971291
    • Houthuizen, P., Van Garsse, L. A. F. M., Poels, T. T., de Jaegere, P., van der Boon, R. M. A., Swinkels, B. M., ten Berg, J. M., van der Kley, F., Schalij, M. J., Baan, J. J., Cocchieri, R., Brueren, G. R. G., van Straten, A. H. M., den Heijer, P., Bentala, M., van Ommen, V., Kluin, J., Stella, P. R., Prins, M. H., ... Prinzen, F. W. (2012). Left Bundle-Branch Block Induced by Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Increases Risk of Death. Circulation, 126(6), 720-728. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.112.101055
    • Bosch, Y. P. J., Weerwind, P. W., Nelemans, P. J., Maessen, J. G., & Mochtar, B. (2012). An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Activated Coagulation Time. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 26(4), 563-568. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2012.03.011
    • La Meir, M., Gelsomino, S., Lorusso, R., Luca, F., Pison, L., Parise, O., Wellens, F., Gensini, G. F., & Maessen, J. (2012). The hybrid approach for the surgical treatment of lone atrial fibrillation: One-year results employing a monopolar radiofrequency source. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 7(1), 71. https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-7-71
    • Pison, L., La Meir, M., van Opstal, J., Blaauw, Y., Maessen, J., & Crijns, H. J. (2012). Hybrid Thoracoscopic Surgical and Transvenous Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 60(1), 54-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2011.12.055
    • Gelsomino, S., La Meir, M., Luca, F., Lorusso, R., Crudeli, E., Vasquez, L., Gensini, G. F., & Maessen, J. (2012). Treatment of lone atrial fibrillation: a look at the past, a view of the present and a glance at the future. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 41(6), 1284-1294. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezr222
    • Gelsomino, S., Maessen, J. G., van der Veen, F., Livi, U., Renzulli, A., Luca, F., Carella, R., Crudeli, E., Rubino, A., Rostagno, C., Russo, C., Borghetti, V., Beghi, C., De Bonis, M., Gensini, G. F., & Lorusso, R. (2012). Emergency Surgery for Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis: The Impact of Septic and Cardiogenic Shock. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 93(5), 1469-1476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.11.025
    • Korver, E. P. J., Ganushchak, Y. M., Simons, A. P., Donker, D. W., Maessen, J. G., & Weerwind, P. W. (2012). Quantification of recirculation as an adjuvant to transthoracic echocardiography for optimization of dual-lumen extracorporeal life support. Intensive Care Medicine, 38(5), 906-909. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-012-2534-z
    • van Garsse, L., Gelsomino, S., Luca, F., Lorusso, R., Rao, C. M., Stefano, P., & Maessen, J. (2012). Importance of anterior leaflet tethering in predicting recurrence of ischemic mitral regurgitation after restrictive annuloplasty. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 143(4), S54-S59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2011.09.061
    • Maesen, B., Nijs, J., Maessen, J., Allessie, M., & Schotten, U. (2012). Post-operative atrial fibrillation: a maze of mechanisms. EP Europace, 14(2), 159-174. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eur208
    • Lorusso, R., Gelsomino, S., Luca, F., De Cicco, G., Bille, G., Carella, R., Villa, E., Troise, G., Vigano, M., Banfi, C., Gazzaruso, C., Gagliardotto, P., Menicanti, L., Formica, F., Paolini, G., Benussi, S., Alfieri, O., Pastore, M., Ferrarese, S., ... Giustina, A. (2012). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Is Associated With Faster Degeneration of Bioprosthetic Valve Results From a Propensity Score-Matched Italian Multicenter Study. Circulation, 125(4), 604-614. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.111.025064
  • 2011
    • Gelsomino, S., van Garsse, L., Luca, F., Lorusso, R., Cheriex, E., Rao, C. M., Caciolli, S., Vizzardi, E., Crudeli, E., Stefano, P., Gensini, G. F., & Maessen, J. (2011). Impact of Preoperative Anterior Leaflet Tethering on the Recurrence of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation and the Lack of Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling after Restrictive Annuloplasty. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 24(12), 1365-1375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.echo.2011.09.015
    • Bramer, S., van Straten, A. H. M., Hamad, M. A. S., van den Broek, K. C., Maessen, J. G., & Berreklouw, E. (2011). New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Predicts Late Mortality After Mitral Valve Surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 92(6), 2091-2096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.06.079
    • Bramer, S., van Straten, A. H. M., Hamad, M. A. S., Berreklouw, E., van den Broek, K. C., & Maessen, J. G. (2011). Body mass index predicts new-onset atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 40(5), 1185-1190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcts.2011.02.043
    • Gelsomino, S., Lorusso, R., Livi, U., Masullo, G., Luca, F., Maessen, J., & Gensini, G. F. (2011). Cost and cost-effectiveness of cardiac surgery in elderly patients. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 142(5), 1062-1073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2011.02.013
    • Van Garsse, L. A. F. M., Gelsomino, S., van Ommen, V., Luca, F., & Maessen, J. (2011). Emergency Transthoracic Transapical Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation. Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 24(5), 474-476. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8183.2011.00637.x
    • Boulaksil, M., Jungschleger, J. G., Antoons, G., Houtman, M. J. C., de Boer, T. P., Wilders, R., Beekman, J. D. M., Maessen, J. G., van der Hulst, F. F., van der Heyden, M. A. G., van Veen, T. A. B., van Rijen, H. V. M., de Bakker, J. M. T., & Vos, M. (2011). Drug-Induced Torsade de Pointes Arrhythmias in the Chronic AV Block Dog Are Perpetuated by Focal Activity. Circulation-Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 4(4), 566-U275. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.110.958991
    • Hamers, L. A. C., Linssen, C. F. M., Lance, M. D., Maessen, J. G., Weerwind, P., Winkens, B., Bergmans, D. C. J. J., & van Mook, W. N. K. A. (2011). Positive cultures from cardiopulmonary bypass: prevalence and relevance regarding postoperative infection. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 40(2), 372-378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.11.063
    • Severdija, E. E., Heijmans, J. H., Theunissen, M., Maessen, J. G., Roekaerts, P. H., & Weerwind, P. W. (2011). Retrograde autologous priming reduces transfusion requirements in coronary artery bypass surgery. Perfusion, 26(4), 315-321. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659111408379
    • La Meir, M., Gelsomino, S., Luca, F., Pison, L., Chambille, P., Parise, O., Crijns, H. J., & Maessen, J. G. (2011). Time-Related Prevalence of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Stand-Alone Minimally Invasive Radiofrequency Ablation. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 26(4), 453-459. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8191.2011.01272.x
    • Bolderman, R. W., Hermans, J. J. R., Rademakers, L. M., de Jong, M. M. J., de Bruin, J. P., Dias, A. A., van der Veen, F. H., & Maessen, J. G. (2011). Epicardial application of an amiodarone-releasing hydrogel to suppress atrial tachyarrhythmias. International Journal of Cardiology, 149(3), 341-346. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2010.02.014
    • van Breugel, N. H., Bidar, E., Essers, B. A., Nieman, F. H., Accord, R. E., Severens, J. L., Vrakking, R., & Maessen, J. G. (2011). Cost-effectiveness of ablation surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 12(3), 394-398. https://doi.org/10.1510/icvts.2010.249482
    • Folkeringa, J. R., Tieleman, R. G., Maessen, J. G., Prins, M. H., Nieuwlaat, R., & Crijns, H. J. G. M. (2011). Statins Do Not Reduce Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Valvular Surgery: A Single Centre Observational Study. Netherlands Heart Journal, 19(1), 17-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-010-0055-3
    • Ganushchak, Y. M., Reesink, K. D., Weerwind, P. W., & Maessen, J. G. (2011). The effect of oxygenator mechanical characteristics on energy transfer during clinical cardiopulmonary bypass. Perfusion, 26(1), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659110385606
    • Gelsomino, S., Luca, F., Renzulli, A., Rubino, A. S., Romano, S. M., van der Veen, F. H., Carella, R., Maessen, J. G., Gensini, G. F., & Lorusso, R. (2011). Increased Coronary Blood Flow and Cardiac Contractile Efficiency With Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation in a Porcine Model of Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Asaio Journal, 57(5), 375-381. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0b013e31822c1539
  • 2010
    • Rostagno, C., La Meir, M., Gelsomino, S., Ghilli, L., Rossi, A., Carone, E., Braconi, L., Rosso, G., Puggelli, F., Mattesini, A., Stefano, P. L., Padeletti, L., Maessen, J., & Gensini, G. F. (2010). Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Economic Burden. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 24(6), 952-958. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2010.03.009
    • Pison, L., La Meir, M., Maessen, J., & Crijns, H. (2010). Seeing is Believing: Unmasking Left Atrial Appendage Activity Recorded in the Left Superior Pulmonary Vein Without Stimulation. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 21(12), 1417-1418. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8167.2010.01838.x
    • Bolderman, R. W., de Bruin, J. P., Hermans, J. J. R., Boerakker, M. J., Dias, A. A., van der Veen, F. H., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). Atrium-targeted drug delivery through an amiodarone-eluting bilayered patch. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 140(4), 904-910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.01.021
    • Groenenberg, I., Weerwind, P. W., Everts, P. A. M., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). Dutch perfusion incident survey. Perfusion, 25(5), 329-336. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659110377678
    • Bramer, S., van Straten, A. H. M., Hamad, M. A. S., Berreklouw, E., Martens, E. J., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). The impact of preoperative atrial fibrillation on early and late mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 38(3), 373-379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.02.017
    • Rademakers, L. M., van Kerckhoven, R., van Deursen, C. J. M., Strik, M., van Hunnik, A., Kuiper, M., Lampert, A., Klersy, C., Leyva, F., Auricchio, A., Maessen, J. G., & Prinzen, F. W. (2010). Myocardial Infarction Does Not Preclude Electrical and Hemodynamic Benefits of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Dyssynchronous Canine Hearts. Circulation-Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 3(4), 361-368. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.109.931865
    • Bramer, S., van Straten, A. H. M., Hamad, M. A. S., Berreklouw, E., Martens, E. J., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). The Impact of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 90(2), 443-450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.03.083
    • van Mastrigt, G. A. P. G., Joore, M. A., Nieman, F. H. M., Severens, J. L., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). Health-related quality of life after fast-track treatment results from a randomized controlled clinical equivalence trial. Quality of Life Research, 19(5), 631-642. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-010-9625-5
    • van Breugel, H. N. A. M., Nieman, F. H. M., Accord, R. E., Van Mastrigt, G. A. P. G., Nijs, J. F. M. A., Severens, J. L., Vrakking, R., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Comparison on Health-Related Quality of Life: The Value of Add-On Arrhythmia Surgery in Patients with Paroxysmal, Permanent or Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Valvular and/or Coronary Bypass Surgery. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 21(5), 511-520. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8167.2009.01655.x
    • Simons, A. P., Lance, M. D., Reesink, K. D., van der Veen, F. H., Weerwind, P. W., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). Quantitative assessment of cardiac load-responsiveness during extracorporeal life support: case and rationale. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 5(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-5-30
    • Simons, A. P., Wortel, P., van Kan, R. A. T., van der Veen, F. H., Weerwind, P. W., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). Pulse Conductance and Flow-induced Hemolysis During Pulsatile Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Artificial Organs, 34(4), 289-294. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.2009.00853.x
    • Simons, A. P., Reesink, K. D., Lance, M. D., van der Nagel, T., van der Veen, F. H., Weerwind, P. W., & Maessen, J. G. (2010). Reserve-driven flow control for extracorporeal life support: proof of principle. Perfusion, 25(1), 25-29. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659109360284
  • 2007
    • Donker, D. W., Maessen, J. G., Spätjens, R. L. H., van der Nagel, T., de Jong, M. M., Ramaekers, F. C., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Vos, M. A., & Volders, P. G. A. (2007). Serial left-ventricular biopsy sampling using a minimally invasive trans-thoracic approach in adult dogs. Pflugers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology, 454(6), 1043-1051. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00424-007-0261-z
    • Donker, D. W., Maessen, J. G., Verheyen, F., Ramaekers, F., Spätjens, R. L. H., Kuijpers, R., Rarnakers, C., Schiffers, P. M. H., Vos, M. A., Crijns, H. J. G. M., & Volders, P. G. A. (2007). Impact of acute and enduring volume overload on mechanotransduction and cytoskeletal integrity of canine left ventricular myocardium. American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology, 292(5), H2324-H2332. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00392.2006
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