Donners, M. M. P. C., Bai, L., Lutgens, S., Wijnands, E., Johnson, J., Schurgers, L. J., Liu, C.-L., Daemen, M., Cleutjens, K. B. J. M., Shi, G.-P., Biessen, E. A. L., & Heeneman, S. (2016). Cathepsin K Deficiency Prevents the Aggravated Vascular Remodeling Response to Flow Cessation in ApoE(-/-) Mice. PLOS ONE, 11(9), Article e0162595. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0162595

Tilgner, J., von Trotha, K. T., Gombert, A., Jacobs, M. J., Drechsler, M., Doering, Y., Soehnlein, O., & Grommes, J. (2016). Aspirin, but Not Tirofiban Displays Protective Effects in Endotoxin Induced Lung Injury. PLOS ONE, 11(9), Article e0161218. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161218

Kremers, R. M. W., Bosch, Y. P. J., Bloemen, S., de Laat, B., Weerwind, P. W., Mochtar, B., Maessen, J. G., Wagenvoord, R. J., Al Dieri, R., & Hemker, H. C. (2016). A reduction of prothrombin conversion by cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass shifts the haemostatic balance towards bleeding. Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 116(3), 442-451. https://doi.org/10.1160/TH16-02-0094

Vizzardi, E., Maffessanti, F., Lorusso, R., Sciatti, E., Bonadei, I., Gelsomino, S., Metra, M., & Pepi, M. (2016). Ascending Aortic Dimensions in Hypertensive Subjects: Reference Values for Two-Dimensional Echocardiography. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 29(9), 827-837. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.echo.2016.03.016

Jacobs, M. J. H. M., Schurink, G. W. H., & Mees, B. M. E. (2016). Spinal Cord Ischaemia after Complex Aortic Procedures. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 52(3), 279-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2016.06.017

Kalder, J., Kotelis, D., & Jacobs, M. (2016). Thorakoabdominelles Aortenaneurysma. Der Chirurg, 87(9), 797-810. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00104-016-0283-1

Card, D. J., Shearer, M. J., Schurgers, L. J., Gomez, K., & Harrington, D. J. (2016). What's in a name? The pharmacy of vitamin K. British Journal of Haematology, 174(6), 989-990. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.13828

Kotelis, D., Kalder, J., & Jacobs, M. J. (2016). Endovascular repair of the ascending aorta: the last frontier?Journal of Thoracic Disease, 8(8), E825-E826. https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2016.07.49

Brouwers, O., Yu, L., Niessen, P., Slenter, J., Jaspers, K., Wagenaar, A., Post, M., Miyata, T., Backes, W., Stehouwer, C., Huijberts, M., & Schalkwijk, C. (2016). Glyoxalase-1 overexpression partially prevents diabetes-induced impaired arteriogenesis in a rat hindlimb ligation model. Glycoconjugate Journal, 33(4), 627-630. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10719-016-9681-3

Doorschodt, B. M., Brom, H. L., de Vries, A. C., Meers, C., & Jacobs, M. (2016). In Vivo Evaluation of Customized Aortic Repair Using a Novel Survival Model. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 52(2), 166-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2016.05.009

Brandenburg, V. M., Evenepoel, P., Floege, J., Goldsmith, D., Kramann, R., Massy, Z., Mazzaferro, S., Schurgers, L. J., Sinha, S., Torregrosa, V., Urena-Torres, P., Vervloet, M., & Cozzolino, M. (2016). Lack of evidence does not justify neglect: how can we address unmet medical needs in calciphylaxis?Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 31(8), 1211-1219. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfw025

Sigterman, T. A., Bolt, L. J. J., Krasznai, A. G., Snoeijs, M. G., Heijboer, R., Schurink, G., & Bouwman, L. H. (2016). Loss of kidney function in patients with critical limb ischemia treated endovascularly or surgically. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 64(2), 362-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2016.03.409

Vranken, N. P. A., Ganushchak, Y. M., Willigers, H. M., Maessen, J. G., & Weerwind, P. W. (2016). Vascular Occlusion Test to Dynamically Assess Microcirculation During Normothermic Pulsatile Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 30(4), 979-984. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2016.03.003

Cuminetti, G., Regazzoni, V., Vizzardi, E., Bonadei, I., de Jong, M. M. J., Lorusso, R., Hoorntje, J. C. A., Gelsomino, S., & Metra, M. (2016). Cardiac ANCA-associated vasculitis mimicking an acute coronary syndrome. International Journal of Cardiology, 214, 200-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.03.117

Smulders, M. W., Kietselaer, B. L. J. H., Schalla, S., Bucerius, J., Jaarsma, C., van Dieijen-Visser, M. P., Mingels, A. M. A., Brunner-La Rocca, H., Post, M., Das, M., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Wildberger, J. E., & Bekkers, B. (2016). Acute chest pain in the high-sensitivity cardiac troponin era: A changing role for noninvasive imaging?American Heart Journal, 177, 102-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2016.03.025

Vries, M. H., & Post, M. (2016). Delivering therapeutics in peripheral artery disease: challenges and future perspectives. Therapeutic Delivery, 7(7), 483-493. https://doi.org/10.4155/tde-2016-0024

Hossien, A., Gesomino, S., Maessen, J., & Autschbach, R. (2016). The Interactive Use of Multi-Dimensional Modeling and 3D Printing in Preplanning of Type A Aortic Dissection. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 31(7), 441-445. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.12772

Keijzers, M., & Maessen, J. G. (2016). Thymomectomy in early stage thymomas-case closed?Journal of Thoracic Disease, 8(7), 1440-1442. https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2016.05.39

Sailer, A. M., Nelemans, P. J., van Berlo, C., Yazar, O., de Haan, M. W., Fleischmann, D., & Schurink, G. (2016). Endovascular treatment of complex aortic aneurysms: prevalence of acute kidney injury and effect on long-term renal function. European Radiology, 26(6), 1613-1619. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-015-3993-8

Burgmaier, M., Schurgers, L., & Reutelingsperger, C. (2016). Response to letter to the editor: annexin A5 levels or circulating microparticles: what we see depends mainly on what we look for. Journal of Internal Medicine, 279(6), 606-607. https://doi.org/10.1111/joim.12459

Hossien, A., Gelsomino, S., Mochtar, B., Sardari Nia, P., Kats, S., & Maessen, J. (2016). Value of Multidimensional Modeling in Planning Surgery for a Dissecting Ventricular Septal Hematoma Following Aortic Valve Sparing Root Reimplantation. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 31(6), 390-393. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.12757

Hendrikx, G., Vries, M. H., Bauwens, M., De Saint-Hubert, M., Wagenaar, A., Landry, G., Boonen, L., Post, M. J., & Mottaghy, F. M. (2016). Comparison of LDPI to SPECT perfusion imaging using Tc-99m-sestamibi and Tc-99m-pyrophosphate in a murine ischemic hind limb model of neovascularization. EJNMMI Research, 6(1), Article 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13550-016-0199-2

van Breugel, H. N. A. M., Orlando, P., Nieman, F. H. M., Accord, R. E., Luca, F., Lozekoot, P., Kumar, N., van Mastrigt, G. A. P. G., Nijs, J. F. M. A., Vrakking, R., Maessen, J. G., La Meir, M., & Gelsomino, S. (2016). Does sinus rhythm conversion after cardiac surgery affect postoperative health- related quality of life?Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 11(1), Article 75. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-016-0459-2

Paparella, D., Di Mauro, M., Worms, K. B., Bolotin, G., Russo, C., Trunfio, S., Scrofani, R., Antona, C., Dato, G. A., Casabona, R., Colli, A., Gerosa, G., Renzulli, A., Serraino, F., Scrascia, G., Zaccaria, S., De Bonis, M., Taramasso, M., Delgado, L., ... Miceli, A. (2016). Antiplatelet versus oral anticoagulant therapy as antithrombotic prophylaxis after mitral valve repair. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 151(5), 1302-1308.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.12.036

Gelsomino, S., Lozekoot, P. W. J., Lorusso, R., de Jong, M. M. J., Parise, O., Matteucci, F., Luca, F., La Meir, M., Gensini, G. F., & Maessen, J. G. (2016). Comparing short versus standard-length balloon for intra-aortic counterpulsation: results from a porcine model of myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 49(5), 1361-1369. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezv401

Heuts, S., Maessen, J. G., & Sardari Nia, P. (2016). Preoperative planning of left-sided valve surgery with 3D computed tomography reconstruction models: sternotomy or a minimally invasive approach?Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 22(5), 587-593. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivv408

Sigterman, T. A., Bolt, L. J. J., Snoeijs, M. G., Krasznai, A. G., Heijboer, R., Schurink, G., & Bouwman, L. H. (2016). Radiation Exposure during Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 33, 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2015.11.019

Bhamidipaty, M., Mees, B., & Wagner, T. (2016). Management of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Rupture and Entrapment. AORTA, 4(2), 61-63. https://doi.org/10.12945/j.aorta.2015.15.006

Heuts, S., Sardari Nia, P., & Maessen, J. G. (2016). Preoperative planning of thoracic surgery with use of three-dimensional reconstruction, rapid prototyping, simulation and virtual navigation. Journal of visualized surgery, 2, Article 77. https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2016.03.10

Swol, J., Belohlavek, J., Haft, J. W., Ichiba, S., Lorusso, R., & Peek, G. J. (2016). Conditions and procedures for in-hospital extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of adult patients. Perfusion, 31(3), 182-188. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659115591622

Schurink, G. W. H., Peppelenbosch, N., Mees, B., & Jacobs, M. J. (2016). Diagnostic algorithms and treatment strategies in primary aortic and aortic graft infections. Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 57(2), 224-232. https://www.minervamedica.it/en/getpdf/tqsjcuJZOHP3%252B0HsJEulqreJk9shdVSU0UUqzO4f2wMkRhvBHrNoCROWgRropAK5vO9y3f4DCMLnieON23IDsA%253D%253D/R37Y2016N02A0224.pdf

den Harder, A. M., de Heer, L. M., Meijer, R. C. A., Das, M., Krestin, G. P., Maessen, J. G., Bogers, A. J. J. C., De Jong, P. A., Leiner, T., & Budde, R. P. J. (2016). Effect of computed tomography before cardiac surgery on surgical strategy, mortality and stroke. European Journal of Radiology, 85(4), 744-750. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2016.01.003

Rostagno, C., Gelsomino, S., Capecchi, I., Rossi, A., Montesi, G. F., & Stefano, P. L. (2016). Factors related to sinus rhythm at discharge after radiofrequency ablation of permanent atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery. Heart and Vessels, 31(4), 593-598. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00380-015-0647-3

Kok, M., de Haan, M., Mihl, C., Eijsvoogel, N. G., Hendriks, B. M. F., Sailer, A. M., Derks, K., Schnerr, R. S., Schurink, G., Wildberger, J. E., & Das, M. (2016). Individualized CT Angiography Protocols for the Evaluation of the Aorta: A Feasibility Study. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 27(4), 531-538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2016.01.009

Gelsomino, S., Lozekoot, P. W. J., Lorusso, R., de Jong, M. J., Parise, O., Matteucci, F., Luca, F., Kumar, N., Romano, M., Gensini, G. F., La Meir, M., & Maessen, J. G. (2016). The Optimal Weaning Strategy for Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation: Volume-Based Versus Rate-Based Approach in an Animal Model. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 101(4), 1485-1493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.10.010

Laturnus, J., Oliveira, N., Basto Goncalves, F., Schurink, G., Verhagen, H., Jacobs, M. J., & Mees, B. M. E. (2016). Towards individualized follow-up protocols after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 57(2), 242-247. https://www.minervamedica.it/en/getpdf/QkniRzV6ZYp8l1pbQPmZabdhBdZeiDfaDVweOp8KF7mCf%252BsUd84J%252BJQHnC%252BJBELPLkIWUySnDWQ2mVLlA9SBPw%253D%253D/R37Y2016N02A0242.pdf

Horn, P., Erkilet, G., Veulemans, V., Kroepil, P., Schurgers, L., Zeus, T., Heiss, C., Kelm, M., & Westenfeld, R. (2016). Microparticle-Induced Coagulation Relates to Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis in Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis. PLOS ONE, 11(3), Article e0151499. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151499

Kalder, J., Kotelis, D., & Jacobs, M. J. (2016). Thorakoabdominelles Aortenaneurysma. Gefässchirurgie, 21(2), 115-128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00772-016-0118-x

Sharma, A. S., Weerwind, P., Strauch, U., van Belle, A., Maessen, J., & Wouters, E. F. (2016). Applying a low-flow CO2 removal device in severe acute hypercapnic respiratory failure. Perfusion, 31(2), 149-155. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659115589401

Lozekoot, P. W. J., de Jong, M. M. J., Gelsomino, S., Parise, O., Matteucci, F., Luca, F., Kumar, N., Nijs, J., Czapla, J., Kwant, P. B., Bani, D., Gensini, G. F., Pison, L., Crijns, H. J. G. M., Maessen, J. G., & La Meir, M. (2016). Contact forces during hybrid atrial fibrillation ablation: an in vitro evaluation. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, 45(2), 189-197. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10840-015-0089-y

Sigterman, T. A., Krasznai, A. G., Snoeijs, M. G., Heijboer, R., Schurink, G. W. H., & Bouwman, L. H. (2016). Contrast Induced Nephropathy and Long-term Renal Decline After Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 51(3), 386-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.08.023

Moufarrej, A., Tordoir, J., & Mees, B. (2016). Graft modification strategies to improve patency of prosthetic arteriovenous grafts for hemodialysis. Journal of vascular access, 17(S1), S85-S90. https://doi.org/10.5301/jva.5000526

Kalder, J., Kokozidou, M., Keschenau, P., Tamm, M., Greiner, A., Koeppel, T. A., Tolba, R., & Jacobs, M. J. (2016). Selective renal blood perfusion induces renal tubules injury in a porcine model. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 63(3), 778-787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2014.08.116

Gelsomino, S., Lozekoot, P. W. J., Lorusso, R., de Jong, M. M. J., Parise, O., Matteucci, F., Luca, F., La Meir, M., Gensini, G. F., & Maessen, J. G. (2016). Short intra-aortic balloon pump in a swine model of myocardial ischaemia: a proof-of-concept study. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 49(3), 901-909. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezv271

Lorusso, R., Centofanti, P., Gelsomino, S., Barili, F., Di Mauro, M., Orlando, P., Botta, L., Milazzo, F., Dato, G. A., Casabona, R., Casali, G., Musumeci, F., De Bonis, M., Zangrillo, A., Alfieri, O., Pellegrini, C., Mazzola, S., Coletti, G., Vizzardi, E., ... Russo, C. F. (2016). Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Fulminant Myocarditis in Adult Patients: A 5-Year Multi-Institutional Experience. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 101(3), 919-926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.08.014

Zaragatski, E., Grommes, J., Schurgers, L. J., Langer, S., Kennes, L., Tamm, M., Koeppel, T. A., Kranz, J., Hackhofer, T., Arakelyan, K., Jacobs, M. J., & Kokozidou, M. (2016). Vitamin K antagonism aggravates chronic kidney disease-induced neointimal hyperplasia and calcification in arterialized veins: role of vitamin K treatment?Kidney International, 89(3), 601-611. https://doi.org/10.1038/ki.2015.298

Beyersdorf, F., Lorusso, R., Pretre, R., & Siepe, M. (2016). The EJCTS publication family is growing: the appointment of new editors for ICVTS and MMCTS. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 22(2), 127-130. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivw003

Sharma, A. S., Pijls, R. W. M., Weerwind, P. W., Delnoij, T. S. R., de Jong, W. C., Gorgels, A. P. M., & Maessen, J. G. (2016). Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the prospect of E-CPR in the Maastricht region. Netherlands Heart Journal, 24(2), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-015-0782-6

Beyersdorf, F., Lorusso, R., Pretre, R., & Siepe, M. (2016). The EJCTS publication family is growing: the appointment of new editors for ICVTS and MMCTS. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 49(2), 361-364. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezv461

Geenen, I. L., Kolk, F. F., Molin, D. G., Wagenaar, A., Compeer, T., Tordoir, J., Schurink, G., de Mey, J., & Post, M. J. (2016). Nitric Oxide Resistance Reduces Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation in Chronic Kidney Disease in Rats. PLOS ONE, 11(1), Article e0146212. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0146212