Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
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Social science & medicine (1982), Volume 338, 26 4 2023, Pages 116348 Making sense of a myocardial infarction in relation to changing lifestyle in the five months following the event: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Brust M, Gebhardt WA, van Bruggen S, Janssen V, Numans ME, Kiefte-de Jong JC
Objective: Previous research has shown that experiencing an acute cardiac event, such as a myocardial infarction (MI), can lead to lifestyle changes. This study aimed to explore the potential of a MI as a 'teachable moment' (TM) for positive lifestyle changes and to identify psychosocial sensemaking processes that facilitate or hinder the presence of a TM. Method: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 patients who suffered their first MI and were hospitalized in a larger Dutc... Abstract
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 39, Issue 11, 24 4 2023, Pages 2269-2277 Inter- and intra-observer reproducibility of CT-Leaman score by an independent core lab. Revaiah PC, Kageyama S, Masuda S, Ninomiya K, Kotoku N, Wang B, He X, Tsai TY, Garg S, Mushtaq S, Reiber JHC, Leaman DM, Bax JJ, Budoff MJ, Andreini D, Serruys PW, Onuma Y
To assess the reproducibility of CT-based Leaman score (CT-LeSc). CT-LeSc can non-invasively quantify total coronary atherosclerotic burden and is an independent long-term predictor of cardiac events. Its calculation however relies on the subjective assessment of lesions using coronary computed tomography angiography and therefore is subject to intra- and inter-observer variability. Inter-observer reproducibility was assessed by calculating the CT-LeSc in 50 patients randomly selected from the S... Abstract
Nuklearmedizin. Nuclear medicine, Volume 63, Issue 1, 23 4 2023, Pages 43-44 The value of core needle biopsy in the diagnostic workup of a [18F]FDG-PET positive thyroid metastasis from colorectal cancer. Rassek P, Bobe S, Kies P, Roll W
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions, Volume 61, 21 3 2023, Pages 16-23 Procedural and clinical impact of intravascular lithotripsy for the treatment of peri-stent calcification. van Oort MJH, Al Amri I, Bingen BO, Cordoba-Soriano JG, Karalis I, Sanz-Sanchez J, Oliveri F, van der Kley F, Jukema JW, Jurado-Roman A, Montero-Cabezas JM
Background: Use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) for treating peri-stent calcification is increasing. However, this indication remains 'off-label'. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and clinical outcomes of in-stent IVL. Methods: Patients from five European centers who underwent in-stent IVL were included between 2019 and 2023. Demographic, clinical, procedural and follow-up data were collected from electronic hospital records. Angiographic and intracoronary imaging (ICI) data wer... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 209, 20 3 2023, Pages 138-145 Evolution of Echocardiography-Derived Hemodynamic Force Parameters After Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Laenens D, van der Bijl P, Galloo X, Rossi AC, Tonti G, Reiber JH, Pedrizzetti G, Ajmone Marsan N, Bax JJ
Echocardiography-derived hemodynamic forces (HDF) allow calculation of intraventricular pressure gradients from routine transthoracic echocardiographic images. The evolution of HDF after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has not been investigated in large cohorts. The aim was to assess HDF in patients with heart failure implanted with CRT versus healthy controls. HDF were assessed before and 6 months after CRT. The following HDF parameters were calculated: (1) apical-basal strength, (2) la... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
Radiology. Cardiothoracic imaging, Volume 5, Issue 5, 19 3 2023, Pages e220276 Impact of Coronary CT Angiography-derived Fractional Flow Reserve on Downstream Management and Clinical Outcomes in Individuals with and without Diabetes. Gulsin GS, Tzimas G, Holmes KR, Takagi H, Sellers SL, Blanke P, Koweek LMH, Nørgaard BL, Jensen J, Rabbat MG, Pontone G, Fairbairn TA, Chinnaiyan KM, Douglas PS, Huey W, Matsuo H, Sand NPR, Nieman K, Bax JJ, Amano T, Kawasaki T, Akasaka T, Rogers C, Berman DS, Patel MR, De Bruyne B, Mullen S, Leipsic JA
Purpose: To compare the clinical use of coronary CT angiography (CCTA)-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) in individuals with and without diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods: This secondary analysis included participants (enrolled July 2015 to October 2017) from the prospective, multicenter, international The Assessing Diagnostic Value of Noninvasive CT-FFR in Coronary Care (ADVANCE) registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT02499679) who were evaluated for suspected coronary arte... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of ophthalmology, Volume 34, Issue 3, 17 3 2023, Pages 843-851 Ocular hemodynamics in epileptic children treated with antiepileptic drugs. Gultutan P, Nalcacioglu P, Icoz M, Yilmaz D, Citak Kurt AN
Purpose: To evaluate the quantitative measurements obtained for vessel density (VD) of the optic nerve head, macula, peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (p-RNFL) and total retinal thicknesses (Trt) by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) and the choroidal vascular structure using an image binarization method in children with epilepsy using three different antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and to compare these measurements with healthy participants. Methods: This observational, cross-sec... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, Volume 31, Issue 12, 16 3 2023, Pages 473-478 National indication document and aortic valve replacement landscape in the Netherlands. Eerdekens R, van Steenbergen G, El Farissi M, Demandt J, van 't Veer M, Daeter E, Timmers L, de Weger A, Medendorp N, Tonino P, Transcatheter Heart Valve Intervention Registry Committee, Cardiothoracic Surgery Registry Committee of the Netherlands Heart Registry
Introduction: Based on European guidelines, transcatheter aortic valve implementation (TAVI) could be the therapy of choice in patients with severe aortic stenosis aged ≥ 75 years. In the Netherlands, there has been a debate between healthcare providers and the National Health Care Institute regarding reimbursement for TAVI, which resulted in an indication document that defines TAVI patients who are eligible for reimbursement. This document has been effective since 1 January 2021. Methods: We ex... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2023 (5.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, Volume 10, 16 3 2023, Pages 1264319 High residual cardiovascular risk after lipid-lowering: prime time for Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, Participatory, and Psycho-cognitive medicine. Reijnders E, van der Laarse A, Jukema JW, Cobbaert CM
As time has come to translate trial results into individualized medical diagnosis and therapy, we analyzed how to minimize residual risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by reviewing papers on "residual cardiovascular disease risk". During this review process we found 989 papers that started off with residual CVD risk after initiating statin therapy, continued with papers on residual CVD risk after initiating therapy to increase high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), followed by... Abstract
Microbiome, Volume 11, Issue 1, 14 2 2023, Pages 224 Coexistence of specialist and generalist species within mixed plastic derivative-utilizing microbial communities. Schaerer L, Putman L, Bigcraft I, Byrne E, Kulas D, Zolghadr A, Aloba S, Ong R, Shonnard D, Techtmann S
Background: Plastic-degrading microbial isolates offer great potential to degrade, transform, and upcycle plastic waste. Tandem chemical and biological processing of plastic wastes has been shown to substantially increase the rates of plastic degradation; however, the focus of this work has been almost entirely on microbial isolates (either bioengineered or naturally occurring). We propose that a microbial community has even greater potential for plastic upcycling. A microbial community has grea... Abstract
CJC open, Volume 6, Issue 1, 13 2 2023, Pages 59-61 Surgical Resection of Cardiac Paragangliomas Surrounding Both Coronary Arteries. Kharbanda RK, Vos RJ, Morreau H, Braun J
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 210, 13 2 2023, Pages 58-64 Oral Anticoagulation Versus Antiplatelet Treatment After Mitral Valve Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Tomšič A, Zhao C, Schoones JW, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Oral anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists is currently advised for a period of 3 months after surgical mitral valve repair, regardless of the rhythm status. The evidence supporting this recommendation is weak and recent studies have challenged the safety and efficacy of this recommendation. A systematic review of literature was conducted by searching PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Emcare, and Cochrane Library databases for original publications comparing the efficacy and safety of oral an... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2023 (3.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, Volume 32, Issue 3, 12 2 2023, Pages 118-124 Myocardial infarction care in low and high socioeconomic environments: claims data analysis. Hilt AD, Umans VAWM, Vossenberg TNE, Schalij MJ, Beeres SLMA
Background: To date, claims data have not been used to study outcome differences between low and high socioeconomic status (SES) patients surviving ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in the Netherlands. Aim: To evaluate STEMI and NSTEMI care among patients with low and high SES in the referral area of three Dutch percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) centres, using claims data as a source. Methods: STEMI and NSTEMI patients treated i... Abstract
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, Volume 167, 12 2 2023, Pages D7829 [Influenza vaccination as secondary prevention for cardiovascular disease]. Vollaard AM, Slok ENE, van Dijkman PRM, Dekkers OM, Groeneveld GH
Influenza infection increases the risk of cardiovascular complications and mortality in patients with heart disease. In patients with coronary artery disease influenza vaccination has been shown to reduce cardiovascular mortality, but high-quality evidence was missing. New trial data from a RCT in patients shortly after myocardial infarction has confirmed the significant reduction of the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and cardiovascular death after influenza vaccination. Also... Abstract
Circulation. Genomic and precision medicine, Volume 16, Issue 6, 11 2 2023, Pages e004184 New Genetic Variant in the <i>MYH7</i> Gene Associated With Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Same Family. Polyakova E, van Gils JM, Stöger JL, Kiès P, Egorova AD, Koopmann TT, van Dijk T, DeRuiter MC, Barge-Schaapveld DQCM, Jongbloed MRM
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 208, 10 2 2023, Pages 92-100 Evaluation of Clinical Applicability of Coronary Artery Calcium Assessment on Non-Gated Chest Computed Tomography, Compared With the Classic Agatston Score on Cardiac Computed Tomography. Groen RA, Jukema JW, van Dijkman PRM, Timmermans PT, Bax JJ, Lamb HJ, de Graaf MA
Given current pretest probability (PTP) estimations tend to overestimate patients' risk for obstructive coronary artery disease, evaluation of patients' coronary artery calcium (CAC) is more precise. The value of CAC assessment with the Agatston score on cardiac computed tomography (CT) for risk estimation has been well indicated in patients with stable chest pain. CAC can be equally well assessed on routine non-gated chest CT, which is often available. This study aims to determine the... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
Psychosomatic medicine, Volume 85, Issue 9, 9 2 2023, Pages 795-804 Effectiveness of Human-Supported and Self-Help eHealth Lifestyle Interventions for Patients With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis. Cohen Rodrigues TR, Breeman LD, Kinik A, Reijnders T, Dusseldorp E, Janssen VR, Kraaijenhagen RA, Atsma DE, Evers AWM, BENEFIT consortium
Objective: eHealth is a useful tool to deliver lifestyle interventions for patients with cardiometabolic diseases. However, there are inconsistent findings about whether these eHealth interventions should be supported by a human professional, or whether self-help interventions are equally effective. Methods: Databases were searched between January 1995 and October 2021 for randomized controlled trials on cardiometabolic diseases (cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, type 1 and 2 diabe... Abstract
Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland), Volume 12, Issue 10, 6 1 2023, Pages 1518 Complementary Activities of Host Defence Peptides and Antibiotics in Combating Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria. Lennard PR, Hiemstra PS, Nibbering PH
Due to their ability to eliminate antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria and to modulate the immune response, host defence peptides (HDPs) hold great promise for the clinical treatment of bacterial infections. Whereas monotherapy with HDPs is not likely to become an effective first-line treatment, combinations of such peptides with antibiotics can potentially provide a path to future therapies for AMR infections. Therefore, we critically reviewed the recent literature regarding the antibacterial... Abstract
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 39, Issue 11, 6 1 2023, Pages 2183-2192 Hemodynamic implications of mitral annular calcification in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation for severe aortic stenosis. Hirasawa K, Butcher SC, Pereira AR, Meucci MC, Stassen J, van Rosendael P, Marsan NA, Bax JJ, Delgado V
Purposes: Predicting hemodynamic changes of stenotic mitral valve (MV) lesions with mitral annular calcification (MAC) following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) may inform clinical decision-making. This study aimed to investigate the association between the MAC severity quantified by computed tomography (CT) and changes in mean transmitral gradient (mTMG), mitral valve area (MVA) and stroke volume index (SVi) following TAVI. Methods and results: A total of 708 patients (median age... Abstract
International journal of cardiology, Volume 395, 5 1 2023, Pages 131414 Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on right ventricular function and remodeling after aortic valve replacement. Myagmardorj R, Stassen J, Nabeta T, Hirasawa K, Singh GK, van der Kley F, de Weger A, Ajmone Marsan N, Delgado V, Bax JJ
Background: Both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction are common factors that have been associated with poor prognosis after aortic valve replacement (AVR). Since there is still uncertainty about the impact of COPD on RV function and dilatation in patients undergoing AVR, we sought to explore RV function and remodeling in the presence and absence of COPD as well as their prognostic implications. Methods: Patients who received surgical or transcathet... Abstract