In this video, the authors describe a ventriculoplasty technique using a “double-breasted” closure over CoreMatrix patch.
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March 22, 2016
This retrospective study evaluated the relationship between the timing betweenLHC and CABG and its effect on renal function in a cohort of 2371 patients at a single center. Findings included:
March 21, 2016
The new AHA/ACC Scientific Statement represents significant progress regarding the management of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) by liberalizing the exercise restrictions on those asymptomatic patients with anomalous aortic origin of the right coronary artery.
March 21, 2016
This French group retrospectively compared their experience with tricuspid valve replacements (n=188) using either tissue (82%) or mechanical (18%) valves during a >30-year period. Findings from the study included:
March 20, 2016
This instructive paper includes three separate meta-analyses focusing on patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) after TAVR. These meta-analyses revealed the following:
March 18, 2016
As the Authors have stated: "maximal medical therapy can no longer be seen as a justifiable end‐point for refractory circulatory shock, at least in well‐resourced health settings." To frame their discussion on mechnical circulatory support (MCS) in the current era, they have provided a case vignette for options potentially available to the patient wi
March 18, 2016
Not only an authoritative 16 year retrospective report on 957 planned aortic aneurysm surgeries from Cleveland Clinic, but a stimulating critique ( pages 771-774) with Tyrone David who was the invited discussant of the manuscript at its presentation at the AATS last April.
March 16, 2016
In a discussion filmed at the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, an international panel of experts considers the management of porcelain aorta.
March 14, 2016
Early hepatic dysfunction has previously been reported to be an independent risk factor for poor prognosis in critical ill patients. Hepatic and bowel ischemic complication are unfortunately common in patients that require venoarterial (VA) ECMO therapy following a cardiac surgery procedure.
March 14, 2016
This video shows a tricuspid valve replacement in a patient with severe endocarditis.