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Sixth Annual Pediatric Interagency Registry for Mechanical Circulatory Support (Pedimacs) Report
CONCLUSIONS: This Sixth Pedimacs Report demonstrates the continued evolution of the pediatric field. The complexity of cardiac physiologies and anatomical constraint mandates the need for multiple types of devices utilized (PC, PP, IC). Detailed analyses of each device type in this report provide valuable information to further advance the care of this challenging and vulnerable population.PMID:36402175 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.10.042
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 19, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Iki Adachi David M Peng Seth A Hollander Kathleen E Simpson Ryan R Davies Jeffrey P Jacobs Christina J VanderPluym Francis Fynn-Thompson Dennis A Wells Sabrina P Law Shahnawaz Amdani Ryan Cantor Devin Koehl James K Kirklin David L S Morales Joseph W Rossa Source Type: research

Fifth Annual Pediatric Interagency Registry for Mechanical Circulatory Support (Pedimacs) Report
CONCLUSIONS: This Fifth Pedimacs Report demonstrates the continued robust growth of VADs in the pediatric community, now with over 1000 patients reported to the registry. The multiple available device types (PC, PP, IC) serve different populations with different pre-VAD risk profiles, which may account for differences in survival and AE between device types.PMID:34648810 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.10.001
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 14, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Joseph W Rossano Christina J VanderPluym David M Peng Seth A Hollander Katsuhide Maeda Iki Adachi Ryan R Davies Kathleen E Simpson Francis Fynn-Thompson Jennifer Conway Sabrina P Law Ryan Cantor Devin Koehl Jeffrey P Jacobs Shahnawaz Amdani James K Kirkli Source Type: research

A multicenter study of the impella device for mechanical support of the systemic circulation in pediatric and adolescent patients
ConclusionTemporary circulatory support with Impella devices is feasible in pediatric and adolescent patients, with acceptable risk profiles. More experience and follow up is needed to improve technical performance and patient selection. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - March 14, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: V. Vivian Dimas, Brian H Morray, Dennis W Kim, Christopher SD Almond, Shabana Shahanavaz, Sebastian C Tume, Lynn F Peng, Doff B McElhinney, Henri Justino Tags: Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research

Posterior Circulation Ischemia or Occlusion in Five Adults With Failing Fontan Circulation
Conclusions In adults with failing Fontan circulation there is a potential for neurologic complications as a result of venous congestion with elevated central venous pressures, and aberrant posterior circulation. The patient’s history and brain imaging may be used to identify at-risk patients and to tailor perioperative management during Fontan conversion or heart transplantation to mitigate the risk for brainstem ischemia.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Maze surgery normalizes left ventricular function in patients with persistent lone atrial fibrillation ADULT CARDIAC
CONCLUSIONS Within a dedicated AF centre, maze surgery grants excellent outcomes, with symptoms relief and negligible risk. It provides a complete reversal of arrhythmia-related myocardial dysfunction and is therefore a convenient alternative to His bundle ablation and lifelong pacemaker dependency in symptomatic refractory patients.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - October 10, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pozzoli, A., Taramasso, M., Coppola, G., Kamami, M., La Canna, G., Bella, P. D., Alfieri, O., Benussi, S. Tags: Minimally invasive surgery, Myocardial infarction, Myocardial protection, Transplantation - heart ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Use of EuroSCORE as a predictor of morbidity after cardiac surgery
Conclusion: EuroSCORE proved to be a good predictor of major postoperative morbidity in cardiac surgery: respiratory and dialysis-dependent renal failure.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular - June 3, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research