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Bicuspid Aortic Insufficiency With Aortic Root Aneurysm: Root Reimplantation Versus Bentall Root Replacement
Conclusions In patients with bicuspid aortic valve AI with root aneurysm, primary cusp repair with root reimplantation achieves equivalent midterm outcomes compared with Bentall root replacement.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in the United States: Trends and Propensity Matched Outcomes
Conclusions Contemporary utilization of SA is increasing across all operative categories. Performance of SA is accompanied by a 30-day reduction in mortality and stroke. These findings further refine our understanding of the role of SA in the treatment of AF.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 20, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long-term outcomes with mechanical versus biological aortic valve prosthesis in patients >70 years
ConclusionsMechanical aortic valve prosthesis is associated with worse long-term survival and increased bleeding after SAVR in patients aged>70 years. Our results suggest caution when considering mechanical aortic valve prostheses in elderly patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 12, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long-term Outcomes of Mechanical Vs Biologic Aortic Valve Prosthesis in Patients Older Than 70 Years
ConclusionsMechanical aortic valve prosthesis is associated with worse long-term survival and increased bleeding after SAVR in patients more than 70 years old. The study results suggest caution when considering mechanical aortic valve prostheses in elderly patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 24, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Midterm Results of David Reimplantation in Patients With Connective Tissue Disorder ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC
Conclusions Prophylactic root and valve preservation using David reimplantation is safe and provides excellent midterm effectiveness and low risk of late events except for endocarditis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 30, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Svensson, L. G., Blackstone, E. H., Alsalihi, M., Batizy, L. H., Roselli, E. E., McCullough, R., Vivacqua, A., Moran, R. T., Gillinov, A. M., Thamilarasan, M., Griffin, B., Hammer, D. F., Stewart, W. J., Sabik, J. F., Lytle, B. W. Tags: Valve disease ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Minimally Invasive Port Access Approach for Reoperations on the Mitral Valve
Conclusions The port access approach can be safely adopted for reoperations on the MV without compromising postoperative mortality or MV function.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 12, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 40 to 70 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Publication date: Available online 12 January 2016 Source:The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Author(s): James J. Wu, Michael Seco, James B. Edelman, Guy D. Eslick, Michael K. Wilson, Michael P. Vallely, Michael J. Byrom, Paul G. Bannon Prosthetic valve choice for middle-aged adults undergoing aortic valve replacement is a complex decision. Database searches identified 13 studies comparing mechanical and bioprosthetic valves in aortic valve replacement patients aged 40 to 70 years. No significant difference was found at 15 years for survival, freedom from stroke, and freedom from endocarditis. Mechanical valves were a...
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Transapical Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation for Failed Mitral Bioprostheses: Gradient, Symptoms, and Functional Status in 18 High-Risk Patients Up to 5 Years
Conclusions Mitral valve-in-valve implantation allows good clinical and hemodynamic results. In our series, the appearance of a significant gradient at follow-up was not associated with echocardiographic signs of structural deterioration, and was possibly related to the size of the transcatheter and recipient valve.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 18, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of Dialysis-Dependent Patients After Cardiac Operations in a Single-Center Experience of 483 Patients
Conclusions Patients with DD CRF undergoing cardiac operations have high perioperative and medium-term mortality, particularly in the presence of combined aortic and mitral valve pathologic conditions, active endocarditis, and poor left ventricular function.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 6, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of a Less-Invasive Approach for Proximal Aortic Operations
Conclusions A J incision is a feasible technique for primary isolated elective proximal aortic operations, with a low risk of complications similar to those of full sternotomy, but with the advantages of shorter intensive care unit and hospital stays, lower costs, and better cosmesis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 18, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes for Low-Risk Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: A Benchmark for Aortic Valve Technology
Conclusions Low-risk patients undergoing surgical AVR in the current era have excellent results. The most common complications were atrial fibrillation and bleeding. These real-world results should provide additional context for upcoming transcatheter clinical trial data.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 11, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Elective David I Procedure Has Excellent Long-Term Results: 20-Year Single-Center Experience
Conclusions The valve-sparing David I procedure has excellent short- and long-term results. Erosion due to supposed leaflet contact with the straight tube graft was not observed in any patient, proving that using a straight graft has no negative impact on the leaflets. The “spared valve” (being native living tissue) seems to be more resistant to infection than prosthetic valves.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 2, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Valve Reoperation Following Stentless Bioprosthesis: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
Conclusions Aortic valve reoperation following stentless valve implantation can be performed with low operative mortality and favorable long-term survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Valve Reoperation After Stentless Bioprosthesis: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
ConclusionsAortic valve reoperation after stentless valve implantation can be performed with low operative mortality and favorable long-term survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Salvage Coronary Artery Bypass Predicts Increased Mortality during Aortic Root Surgery
ConclusionsCABG during ROOT results in increases in postoperative morbidity or mortality compared with isolated ROOT. Outcomes, however, are influenced by the specific clinical indication. CABG for CAD was associated with similar outcomes compared with isolated ROOT. Patients undergoing unplanned CABG for acute ventricular failure had the worst outcomes, thus underscoring the importance of technical success during coronary reimplantation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 29, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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