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Decellularized aortic homografts for aortic valve and aorta ascendens replacement [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS DAHs withstand systemic circulation, provide outstanding EOA and appear as an alternative to conventional grafts for AVR in young patients. EARR using DAH is a further option in aortic valve disease associated with aorta ascendens dilatation as it avoids the use of any prosthetic material. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tudorache, I., Horke, A., Cebotari, S., Sarikouch, S., Boethig, D., Breymann, T., Beerbaum, P., Bertram, H., Westhoff-Bleck, M., Theodoridis, K., Bobylev, D., Cheptanaru, E., Ciubotaru, A., Haverich, A. Tags: Pericardium, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Long-term follow-up of patients undergoing aortic root enlargement for insertion of a larger prosthesis [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS ARE can be done safely, effectively reducing PPM. Although no difference was found in early and late mortality compared with the SAR group, long-term survival rates of ARE patients was comparable with that of the general population, unlike those of the SAR group. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Correia, P. M., Coutinho, G. F., Branco, C., Antunes, M. J. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Impact of positional relationship of commissures on cusp function after valve-sparing root replacement for regurgitant bicuspid aortic valve [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS In terms of freedom from aortic regurgitation and valve function, similar outcomes were achieved in both despite different repair techniques used for fixation of commissures during valve-sparing aortic root replacement in BAV. However, attention should be paid to patients with 180° commissural reposition because of a trend towards higher TVPG. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Miyahara, S., Abe, N., Matsueda, T., Izawa, N., Yamazato, T., Nomura, Y., Kitamura, A., Sato, S., Takahashi, H., Inoue, T., Matsumori, M., Okita, Y. Tags: Pericardium, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Long-term results of mitral valve surgery for degenerative anterior leaflet or bileaflet prolapse: analysis of negative factors for repair, early and late failures, and survival [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS Patients with ALP or BLP can be submitted to surgery with low mortality and great probability of repair in expert hands. Patients should be operated on at an early phase (asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic), because there is a higher probability of repair and greater benefit on long-term survival. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Coutinho, G. F., Correia, P. M., Branco, C., Antunes, M. J. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: the mitral valve could be the key [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS Our good mid-term results support the concept that HOCM is not only a septal disease and that the mitral valve pathology is a key component that should be addressed. For most patients, the ideal surgical treatment should consist in a two-step procedure. It is even necessary to be studied whether treating the mitral valve alone could not suffice. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dulguerov, F., Marcacci, C., Alexandrescu, C., Chan, K. M. J., Dreyfus, G. D. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Is a third arterial conduit necessary? Comparison of the radial artery and saphenous vein in patients receiving bilateral internal thoracic arteries for triple vessel coronary disease [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS The addition of an RA graft even in patients already receiving BITAs is associated with a survival benefit. In younger patients with a reasonable long-term life expectancy, surgeons should strive to achieve total arterial revascularization with BITAs and radial arteries. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shi, W. Y., Tatoulis, J., Newcomb, A. E., Rosalion, A., Fuller, J. A., Buxton, B. F. Tags: Molecular biology ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Mobile medical technology: the revolution in medicine is in your smartphone [ADULT CARDIAC]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rylski, B. Tags: Education, Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, Myocardial infarction ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Self-monitoring for atrial fibrillation recurrence in the discharge period post-cardiac surgery using an iPhone electrocardiogram [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS Providing patients with an iECG is a non-invasive, inexpensive, convenient and feasible way to monitor for AF recurrence in post-cardiac surgery patients. It also provides a mechanism to provide knowledge about the condition and also potentially reduce anxiety. The success of patients using this technology also has implications for extending the use of iECG self-monitoring to other patient groups such as those undergoing antiarrhythmic interventions for AF. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lowres, N., Mulcahy, G., Gallagher, R., Ben Freedman, S., Marshman, D., Kirkness, A., Orchard, J., Neubeck, L. Tags: Education, Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, Myocardial infarction ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Cardiac resynchronization combined with coronary artery bypass grafting [ADULT CARDIAC]
(Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Linker, N. J., Martin, R. I. R. Tags: Molecular biology, Myocardial infarction ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Cardiac resynchronization therapy combined with coronary artery bypass grafting in ischaemic heart failure patients: long-term results of the RESCUE study [ADULT CARDIAC]
CONCLUSIONS The results of our study suggest that the procedure of CABG and totally epicardial CRT system implantation is safe and significantly improves the survival of patients with HF and dyssynchrony during long-term follow-up. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT 00846001 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov). (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Romanov, A., Goscinska-Bis, K., Bis, J., Chernyavskiy, A., Prokhorova, D., Syrtseva, Y., Shabanov, V., Alsov, S., Karaskov, A., Deja, M., Krejca, M., Pokushalov, E. Tags: Molecular biology, Myocardial infarction ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Re: Lung cancer screening: did we really need a randomized controlled trial? [REVIEWS]
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wood, D. E. Tags: Lung - transplantation, Pleura REVIEWS Source Type: research

Lung cancer screening: did we really need a randomized controlled trial? [REVIEWS]
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the USA. Within the past decade, two large trials (the National Lung Screening Trial Research and the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program) confirmed a significant role for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening in identifying early stages of cancer leading to reduced mortality in high-risk patients. Given the evidence, the US Preventive Services Task Force issued a recommendation in favour of LDCT screening for high-risk individuals. Despite the strong support for LDCT among physicians who treat lung cancer and cumulative data demonstrating a survival benefit for scr...
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Al-Ayoubi, A. M., Flores, R. M. Tags: Lung - transplantation, Pleura REVIEWS Source Type: research

Is valve repair preferable to valve replacement in ischaemic mitral regurgitation? A systematic review and meta-analysis [REVIEWS]
Ischaemic mitral regurgitation (MR) is associated with poor survival. The favoured surgical option remains debatable. Our aim was to perform a meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of mitral valve repair (MVRp) with replacement (MVR). A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Medline and Ovid using the terms ‘ischaemic mitral regurgitation’, ‘repair’ and ‘replacement’. The primary outcome measure was 30-day survival. The secondary outcome measures were MR recurrence and reoperation. Out of 310 articles, 18 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. A total of 3978 patients were included: 2563 ...
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Salmasi, M. Y., Acharya, M., Humayun, N., Baskaran, D., Hubbard, S., Vohra, H. Tags: Basic research vascular REVIEWS Source Type: research

Nanotechnology applications in thoracic surgery [REVIEWS]
This article provides an overview of key existing and emerging nanotechnology platforms that may find clinical application in thoracic surgery in the near future. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hofferberth, S. C., Grinstaff, M. W., Colson, Y. L. Tags: Mediastinum, Cardiac - pharmacology, History, Lung - basic science REVIEWS Source Type: research

Continuous quality improvement programme in cardiovascular surgery: the Latin American perspective [EDITORIALS]
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mejia, O. A., Lisboa, L. A., Jatene, F. B. Tags: History EDITORIALS Source Type: research