This study analyzed the incidence of malperfusion in acute Type A aortic dissection using data from 9,958 patients in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database 2017-2020.
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February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025
In this study, the authors evaluated the organ-protective efficacy of postoperative glucocorticoid in patients with type A aortic dissection. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either postoperative glucocorticoid or standard-of-care treatment. Intravenous methylprednisolone was administered for three days.
February 6, 2025
This retrospective cohort study investigated the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in neonates with transposition of the great arteries at a single center from 2009 to 2024. A total of 22 neonates received ECMO, with a median age at initiation of 6.5 days.
February 5, 2025
This video demonstrates a technique for repairing thoracoabdominal aneurysms extent II.
February 4, 2025
This interview with Dr. Marko Turina, a renowned figure in cardiothoracic surgery, offers valuable lessons for aspiring surgeons and perspectives on navigating challenges in an ever-evolving medical landscape.
February 3, 2025
This video demonstrates the case of a 48-year-old man with a prior mitral valve repair who underwent replacement for mitral regurgitation, revealing a bulging P3 leaflet due to absent supporting cords.
January 31, 2025
Dr. Piroze M. Davierwala delivered an incredible presentation on “How to Harvest BITA via Thoracotomy,” breaking down every step using a real-life case.
January 30, 2025
In this article, major international surgical societies (i.e., LACES, STS, AATS, ASCVTS) join EACTS in endorsing the recommendations of the 2024 ESC guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes. EACTS had already officially endorsed the guidelines at the time of their publication.
January 30, 2025
This study evaluated long-term outcomes of bioprosthetic and mechanical aortic valve replacement (AVR) using data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (STS-ACSD).
January 30, 2025
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning recaps The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles