Ehsan Natour

1.6k citations

45 papers · 1.0k indexed · 1 hit paper · h-index 16

Impact in

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine top 5%
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine top 5%
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments

Papers in ⓘ

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine 21
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments 17
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine 26
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches 20
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments 13

Co-authors: Leon J. Schurgers (4 shared papers)Barend Mees (2 shared papers)Chris Reutelingsperger (2 shared papers)Malgorzata Furmanik (2 shared papers)Michael J. Jacobs (2 shared papers)Geert Willem H. Schurink (1 shared paper)Marc R. Dweck (1 shared paper)Rachael O. Forsythe (1 shared paper)
Journals: Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (4 papers)Heart (3 papers)European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (3 papers)Journal of Endovascular Therapy (2 papers)Perfusion (2 papers)
Partner nations: Netherlands Germany Italy

In The Last Decade

Ehsan Natour

41 papers receiving 1.0k citations

Hit Papers

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Role of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Switching and Calcification in Aortic Aneurysm Formation 2019 · 236 citations

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it reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

2019 Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

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1	Role of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Switching and Calcification in Aortic Aneurysm Formation Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology ·Ploingarm Petsophonsakul, Malgorzata Furmanik, Rachael O. Forsythe, Marc R. Dweck, Geert Willem H. Schurink, Ehsan Natour, Chris Reutelingsperger, Michael J. Jacobs, Barend Mees, Leon J. Schurgers Hit paper breakdown →	2019	236
2	Diagnostic value of imaging in infective endocarditis: a systematic review The Lancet Infectious Diseases ·Anna Gomes, Andor W.J.M. Glaudemans, Daan J. Touw, Joost P. van Melle, Tineke P. Willems, Alexander H. Maass, Ehsan Natour, Niek H. J. Prakken, Ronald Borra, Peter Paul van Geel, Riemer H. J. A. Slart, Sander van Assen, Bhanu Sinha	2016	174
3	Aortic elongation part I: the normal aortic ageing process Heart ·Bouke P. Adriaans, Samuel Heuts, Suzanne C. Gerretsen, Emile C. Cheriex, Rein Vos, Ehsan Natour, Jos G. Maessen, Peyman Sardari Nia, Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Joachim E. Wildberger, Simon Schalla	2018	69
4	Nicotine promotes vascular calcification via intracellular Ca2+-mediated, Nox5-induced oxidative stress, and extracellular vesicle release in vascular smooth muscle cells Cardiovascular Research ·Ploingarm Petsophonsakul, Mathias Burgmaier, Brecht A. G. Willems, Sylvia Heeneman, Nadina Stadler, Felix Gremse, Sebastian Reith, Kathrin Burgmaier, Florian Kahles, Nikolaus Marx, Ehsan Natour, Elham Bidar, Michael Jacobs, Barend Mees, Chris Reutelingsperger, Malgorzata Furmanik, Leon J. Schurgers	2021	64
5	Aortic elongation part II: the risk of acute type A aortic dissection Heart ·Samuel Heuts, Bouke P. Adriaans, Suzanne C. Gerretsen, Ehsan Natour, Rein Vos, Emile C. Cheriex, Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Joachim E. Wildberger, Jos G. Maessen, Simon Schalla, Peyman Sardari Nia	2018	42
6	Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of maximal aortic diameter, length and volume for prediction of aortic dissection Heart ·Samuel Heuts, Bouke P. Adriaans, Bartosz Rylski, Casper Mihl, Sebastiaan C.A.M. Bekkers, Jules R. Olsthoorn, Ehsan Natour, Heleen Bouman, Mikołaj Berezowski, Kinga Kosiorowska, Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Jos G. Maessen, Joachim E. Wildberger, Simon Schalla, Peyman Sardari Nia	2020	39
7	Stentless full root bioprosthesis in surgery for complex aortic valve-ascending aortic disease: a single center experience of over 300 patients☆ European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery ·O. Dapunt, Jerry Easo, P Hölzl, Peter Muríň, Michael Südkamp, Michael Horst, Ehsan Natour	2008	38
8	Beta-blockade versus Buckberg blood-cardioplegia in coronary bypass operation1 European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery ·Ferdinand Kuhn‐Régnier, Ehsan Natour, Stefan Dhein, O. Dapunt, H. Geißler, Karl LaRosé, C Görg, Uwe Mehlhorn	1999	30
9	Pulmonary artery cannulation to enhance extracorporeal membrane oxygenation management in acute cardiac failure Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery ·Roberto Lorusso, Giuseppe Maria Raffa, Samuel Heuts, Valeria Lo Coco, Paolo Meani, Ehsan Natour, Elham Bidar, Thijs Delnoij, Antonio Loforte	2019	28
10	Long-term survival after mitral valve surgery for post-myocardial infarction papillary muscle rupture Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery ·Wobbe Bouma, Inez J. Wijdh‐den Hamer, B M J A Koene, Michiel Kuijpers, Ehsan Natour, Michiel E. Erasmus, Jayant S. Jainandunsing, Iwan CC van der Horst, Joseph H. Gorman, Robert C. Gorman, Massimo A. Mariani	2015	26
11	Protracted aortic valve closure during peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal life support: is intra-aortic balloon pump an effective solution? Perfusion ·Paolo Meani, Thijs Delnoij, Giuseppe Maria Raffa, Nuccia Morici, Giovanna Viola, Alice Sacco, Fabrizio Oliva, Sam Heuts, Jan-Willem Sels, Rob Driessen, Paul M.H.J. Roekaerts, Martijn Gilbers, Elham Bidar, Rick Schreurs, Ehsan Natour, Leo Veenstra, Suzanne Kats, Jos G. Maessen, Roberto Lorusso	2018	25
12	Assessment of the effect on blood loss and transfusion requirements when adding a polyethylene glycol sealant to the anastomotic closure of aortic procedures: a case–control analysis of 102 patients undergoing Bentall procedures Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery ·Ehsan Natour, Michael Suedkamp, O. Dapunt	2012	24
13	Predictors of in-hospital mortality after mitral valve surgery for post-myocardial infarction papillary muscle rupture Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery ·Wobbe Bouma, Inez J. Wijdh‐den Hamer, B M J A Koene, Michiel Kuijpers, Ehsan Natour, Michiel E. Erasmus, Iwan C.C. van der Horst, Joseph H. Gorman, Robert C. Gorman, Massimo A. Mariani	2014	21
14	In-hospital outcome of post-cardiotomy extracorporeal life support in adult patients: the 2007-2017 Maastricht experience. PubMed ·Giuseppe Maria Raffa, Sandro Gelsomino, Niels Sluijpers, Paolo Meani, Khalid Alenizy, Ehsan Natour, Elham Bidar, Daniel M. Johnson, Maged Makhoul, Samuel Heuts, Pieter W.J. Lozekoot, Suzanne Kats, Rick Schreurs, Thijs Delnoij, Alice Montalti, Jan Willem Sels, Marcel C.G. van de Poll, Paul M.H.J. Roekaerts, Jos G. Maessen, Roberto Lorusso	2017	21
15	Comparison of Operative Techniques in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Performing the Distal Anastomosis Journal of Cardiac Surgery ·Bernhard C. Danner, Ehsan Natour, Michael Horst, Valentin Dikov, Probal Ghosh, O. Dapunt	2007	20
16	Editor's Choice – Extending Aortic Replacement Beyond the Proximal Arch in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Meta-Analysis of Short Term Outcomes and Long Term Actuarial Survival European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery ·Samuel Heuts, Bouke P. Adriaans, Michał Kawczyński, Jean H. T. Daemen, Ehsan Natour, Roberto Lorusso, Simon Schalla, Jos G. Maessen, Joachim E. Wildberger, Michael J. Jacobs, Bartosz Rylski, Elham Bidar	2022	18
17	Extracorporeal Life Support in Hemorrhagic Conditions: A Systematic Review ASAIO Journal ·Anne Willers, Justyna Swol, Mariusz Kowalewski, Giuseppe Maria Raffa, Paolo Meani, Federica Jiritano, Matteo Matteucci, Dario Fina, Samuel Heuts, Elham Bidar, Ehsan Natour, Jan Willem Sels, Thijs Delnoij, Roberto Lorusso	2020	15
18	Catching a floating thrombus; a case report on the treatment of a large thrombus in the ascending aorta Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery ·Gijs E. De Maat, Giorgio Viganò, Massimo A. Mariani, Ehsan Natour	2017	12
19	Aorto-atrial fistula formation and closure: a systematic review Journal of Thoracic Disease ·Jayant S. Jainandunsing, Ralph Linnemann, Wobbe Bouma, Nicole Natour, Elham Bidar, Roberto Lorusso, Sandro Gelsomino, Daniel M. Johnson, Ehsan Natour	2019	12
20	Sonication of heart valves detects more bacteria in infective endocarditis Scientific Reports ·Anna Gomes, Marleen van Oosten, Kasper L. B. Bijker, Kathleen Boiten, Elisa N. Salomon, Sigrid Rosema, John W. A. Rossen, Ehsan Natour, Yvonne L. Douglas, Greetje A. Kampinga, Sander van Assen, Bhanu Sinha	2018	11

About Ehsan Natour

Ehsan Natour is a scholar working on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine and Transplantation, having authored 45 papers that have together received 1.0k indexed citations. Recurring topics across this work include Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches (20 papers), Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments (17 papers), Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair (13 papers), Aortic aneurysm repair treatments (13 papers), Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices (8 papers), Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management (7 papers), Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions (6 papers) and Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation (5 papers). The work is most often cited by research in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (425 citations), Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine (405 citations), Emergency Medicine (102 citations), Surgery (444 citations) and Epidemiology (264 citations). Ehsan Natour has collaborated with scholars based in Netherlands, Germany and Italy. Frequent co-authors include Leon J. Schurgers, Barend Mees, Chris Reutelingsperger, Malgorzata Furmanik, Michael J. Jacobs, Geert Willem H. Schurink, Marc R. Dweck, Rachael O. Forsythe, O. Dapunt and Samuel Heuts. Their work appears in journals such as Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Heart, European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Endovascular Therapy and Perfusion.

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