In this manuscript the authors report on the results of a retrospective propensity score analysis in 102 matched pairs of patients, considered to be in a “grey zone” of surgical risk for either TAVI (Edwards Sapiens, Medtronic CoreValve or Symetis Acurate TA prosthesis) or aortic valve replacement (AVR) with a sutureless prosthesis (Sorin Perceal).
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October 18, 2015
October 16, 2015
Using an anonymous survey, surgeons at a single institution were asked to rate the impact of 9 stressors on performance and outcomes. Complex cases, rarely performed cases, and lack of adequate assistance were assocated with the most stress. A stress-related intraoperative complication occurrence was reported by 40%. More than 80% indicated that t
October 15, 2015
This video demonstrates the superior transeptal approach to the left atrium in a patient requiring mitral and tricuspid valve repairs.
October 14, 2015
Leanne Harling moderates a debate on surgeon-specific outcomes reporting between Michael Mack and Stephen Westaby, which was recorded at the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting in Amsterdam.
October 14, 2015
During the 2013 In-Training Exam for cardiothoracic surgery residents, 312 residents were surveyed regarding their training.
October 14, 2015
The authors retrospectively reviewed the postoperative TEEs on patients undergoing DCCV within 30 days after cardiac surgery that included LAA closure (n=93 patients). The presence of a residual communication between the LAA and the left atrium was 37% overall.
October 13, 2015
In this case report, a patient with aortic stenosis underwent aortic valve replacement. During the procedure, dark pigmentation of the interior aspect of the aorta and sternal joints was discovered, suggesting a rare disorder.
October 10, 2015
Chinese men smoke one-third of the world's cigarettes; two-thirds of adult Chinese men are smokers. In contrast, the percentage of women smokers is low and is decreasing (<3%). It is estimated that by 2030 2 million annual deaths in China will be attributable to smoking.
October 8, 2015
The authors sought to risk stratify pts with secondary TR and then analyze outcomes of different treatment options for TR in conjunction with repair of left-sided valve disease. Low risk patients did well without TR intervention, intermediate risk patients did well with De Vega annuloplasty, and high risk patients fitted with an undersized annulopla
October 8, 2015
The effects of renal failure on outcomes of AVR were examined using CMS data. TAVR pts on dialysis, TAVR pts not on dialysis, and surgical AVR pts on dialysis were compared after propensity score matching. In TAVR patients, dialysis was associated with increased 30 day mortality and survival, and was an independent predictor of worse survival. TAV