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The impact of prior cardiac surgery on patients undergoing surgical repair for acute type A aortic dissection
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that re-sternotomy can be safely performed with similar outcomes as first-time sternotomy. Central initiation of CPB after sternal reentry limits CPB time and may therefore represent a protective strategy that enhances outcomes for patients presenting with ATAAD and prior cardiac surgery.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 10, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: James A. Brown, Derek Serna ‐Gallegos, Jianhui Zhu, Nav Warraich, Sarah Yousef, Edgar Aranda‐Michel, Valentino Bianco, Ibrahim Sultan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Trans ‐ventricular catheter device‐based closure of postmyocardial infarction ventricular septal defect following coronary artery bypass grafting: A staged hybrid approach
AbstractA 66 ‐year‐old woman with a history of hypertension, ischemic stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis presented to the hospital with severe angina pectoris and dyspnea and was diagnosed with myocardial infarction (MI). Coronary angiography revealed multisystem coronary artery occlusive disease. Due to refra ctory myocardial ischemia/evolving MI, emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was undertaken. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography additionally revealed an apical muscular ventricular septal defect (VSD). Concomitant VSD repair was deferred due to the absence of surface evidence of transmural M...
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - March 13, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pranav Loyalka, Faisal H. Cheema, Shakeel Thakurdas, Keshava Rajagopal, Abdul Hannan Chaugle Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Risks and benefits of concurrent treatment with antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy in post ‐op bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement patients
ConclusionPatients who underwent bAVR and were discharged on concurrent therapy compared to aspirin only had a significantly increased risk of bleeding without a significant difference in thromboembolic events.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 13, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Carma Yaghi, Rajeev Masson, Kyoko Yamada, Shiyun Zhu, Christine Fong, Aida Shirazi, Paul LaPunzina, Kenny Mok Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Trans ‐ventricular catheter device‐based closure of postmyocardial infarction ventricular septal defect following coronary artery bypass grafting: A staged hybrid approach
AbstractA 66 ‐year‐old woman with a history of hypertension, ischemic stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis presented to the hospital with severe angina pectoris and dyspnea and was diagnosed with myocardial infarction (MI). Coronary angiography revealed multisystem coronary artery occlusive disease. Due to refra ctory myocardial ischemia/evolving MI, emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was undertaken. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography additionally revealed an apical muscular ventricular septal defect (VSD). Concomitant VSD repair was deferred due to the absence of surface evidence of transmural M...
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 27, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pranav Loyalka, Faisal H. Cheema, Shakeel Thakurdas, Keshava Rajagopal, Abdul Hannan Chaugle Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Risks and benefits of concurrent treatment with antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy in post ‐op bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement patients
ConclusionPatients who underwent bAVR and were discharged on concurrent therapy compared to aspirin only had a significantly increased risk of bleeding without a significant difference in thromboembolic events.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 13, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Carma Yaghi, Rajeev Masson, Kyoko Yamada, Shiyun Zhu, Christine Fong, Aida Shirazi, Paul LaPunzina, Kenny Mok Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Developing a cardiac surgery unit in the Caribbean: A reflection
ConclusionFrequent outside visits complemented by training in an overseas center, and transfer of knowledge proved to be an effective strategy to develop a cardiac surgery unit in an emerging country with results comparable to accepted international standards.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - October 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gianni D. Angelini, Richard A. E. Ramsingh, Natasha C. Rahaman, Risshi D. Rampersad, Anand Rampersad, Kamal A. Rampersad, Giovanni Teodori Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Evaluating the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on in ‐hospital outcomes following left ventricular assist device implantation
ConclusionPatients with COPD undergoing LVAD implantation have more comorbidities, without an associated increase mortality.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 30, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bertrand Ebner, Jelani K. Grant, Louis Vincent, Jennifer Maning, Neal Olarte, Odunayo Olorunfemi, Rosario Colombo, Sandra Chaparro Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effects of antidiabetic medications on cardiovascular outcomes
ConclusionOptimizing blood glucose level during the perioperative period with correct medication and dose have a significant role in reducing morbidities. Measures should be taken to provide a safe blood glucose level for optimum outcomes.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 15, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Marco Shiu Tsun Leung, Shangzhe George Lin, Leshanth Uthayanan, Amer Harky Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Developing a cardiac surgery unit in the Caribbean: A reflection
ConclusionFrequent outside visits complemented by training in an overseas center, and transfer of knowledge proved to be an effective strategy to develop a cardiac surgery unit in an emerging country with results comparable to accepted international standards.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - August 20, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gianni D. Angelini, Richard A. E. Ramsingh, Natasha C. Rahaman, Risshi D. Rampersad, Anand Rampersad, Kamal A. Rampersad, Giovanni Teodori Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Type A aortic dissection in the East and West: A comparative study between two hospitals from China and the US
ConclusionsThere was a significant increase in the number of ATAAD at NDTH during the study period while the number at MGH remained stable. Hypertension was a common major risk factor; however, the onset of ATAAD at NDTH was nearly one decade earlier than MGH. Chinese patients tended to have more complicated preoperative pathophysiology at presentation and underwent more extensive surgical repair.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - August 20, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andrea L. Axtell, Yunxing Xue, Jason Z. Qu, Qing Zhou, Jun Pan, Hailong Cao, Tuo Pan, Arminder S. Jassar, Dongjin Wang, Thoralf M. Sundt, Duke E. Cameron Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Sodium nitroprusside versus nicardipine for hypertension management after surgery: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionNicardipine and sodium nitroprusside have similar abilities in reducing afterload in the postoperative cardiac population. Statistically significant differences were found in pulmonary artery pressure and cardiac index. It may be beneficial to consider nicardipine for afterload reduction in patients with a low cardiac index.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - March 17, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Enrique G. Villarreal, Saul Flores, Connor Kriz, Niki Iranpour, Ronald A. Bronicki, Rohit S. Loomba Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effects and outcomes of cardiac surgery in patients with cardiometabolic syndrome
ConclusionsPatients with CMS were more likely to present with increased comorbidities. Patients with CMS undergoing CABG were at risk for worse short ‐term secondary postoperative outcomes and reduced long‐term survival. The data supports the need for further investigation for risk reduction surrounding operative revascularization.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 17, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: David Zapata, Michael Halkos, Jose Binongo, John Puskas, Robert Guyton, Omar Lattouf Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Aortic valve replacement with pulmonary hypertension: Meta ‐analysis of 70 676 patients
ConclusionsPatients with severe AS and severe PHT had a significant increase in operative mortality and more than double the risk of long ‐term mortality following SAVR compared with patients with no PHT. Such patients may benefit from a less invasive transcatheter aortic valve intervention.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 4, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rodolfo V. Rocha, Jan O. Friedrich, Kathryn Hong, Jessica Lee, Asim Cheema, Akshay Bagai, Subodh Verma, Bobby Yanagawa Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation after myocardial revascularization without cardiopulmonary bypass: A retrospective cohort study
ConclusionOff ‐pump coronary artery bypass grafting proved a safe and effective procedure, with low postoperative atrial fibrillation occurrence, for myocardial revascularization. Chronic renal insufficiency and the use of venous‐origin graft solely proved to be independent predictor factors for PAOF.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - June 17, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Edgar Vidotti, Lisia F. K. Vidotti, Camila A. G. Arruda Tavares, Érica D. Z. Ferraz, Vagner Oliveira, Augusto G. Andrade, Janaina M. B. Cardoso, Márcio H. Cardoso Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Mid ‐term outcomes of simultaneous coronary artery bypass graft surgery and septal myectomy in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: A case‐controlled study
ConclusionsThe cardiovascular death and cardiovascular events are significantly increased in patients with HOCM and CAD who underwent CABG at the time of septal myectomy.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 12, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shengwei Wang, Hao Cui, Bing Tang, Changsheng Zhu, Liukun Meng, Qinjun Yu, Xiaohong Huang, Rong Wu, Shuiyun Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research