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Early left ventricular assist device-related strokes: Turn up the flow, turn down the embolism?
Despite technical and surgical advances in continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), stroke remains a major complication. In the eighth annual Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support report,1 stroke dominates as the major cause of death between 6  months and 4 years of device support. Previously identified risk factors for stroke in LVAD patients include pump thrombosis, infection, blood pressure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and excessive antithrombotic treatment.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - August 3, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mark Helmers, Pavan Atluri Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research

Randomized Evaluation of a Novel Biodegradable Polymer-Based Sirolimus-Eluting Stent in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: The MASTER Study.
CONCLUSIONS: The study showed clinical non-inferiority and angiographic superiority of BP-SES versus a comparator BMS, suggesting that this novel DES may be a potential treatment option in STEMI. PMID: 29957593 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: EuroIntervention - July 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research

The Efficacy and Safety of the WATCHMAN Device in LAA Occlusion in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Contraindicated to Oral Anticoagulation: A Focused Review.
Abstract The standard treatment for stroke risk patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is the use of oral anticoagulants (OACs). However, a substantial number of patients have relative or absolute contraindications to OACs due to concerns of major bleeding risk and other adverse effects while using oral anticoagulation therapy. Recently, occurrences of exclusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients with contraindication to anticoagulation therapy are widely expanding worldwide, causing major contentious discussions. The LAA is the commonest place of thrombus formation; therefore, the conce...
Source: Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 29, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Majule DN, Jing C, Rutahoile WM, Shonyela FS Tags: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Monitoring Left Atrial Pressure With a Useful Epidural Catheter.
Conclusion: This is a simple, easy, and safe technique for wide use in congenital cardiac surgery patients. PMID: 30084773 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - June 14, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Arnaz A, Altun D Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research

Left atrial appendage occlusion with the AMPLATZER ™ Amulet™ device: one-year follow-up from the prospective global Amulet Registry.
CONCLUSIONS: In the global prospective Amulet Registry of patients at high-risk of stroke and bleeding, the annualised ischaemic stroke rate was 2.9%. The LAA was sealed in 98.4% after 1-3 months and device related thrombus was observed in 1.7% of cases with only a minority of all patients on anticoagulation treatment. PMID: 29806820 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: EuroIntervention - May 31, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research

Impact of Sex on Comparative Outcomes of Bivalirudin versus Unfractionated Heparin in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Invasive Management A pre-specified analysis of the MATRIX trial.
CONCLUSIONS: In ACS patients, the rates of MACE and NACE were not significantly lower with bivalirudin than with UFH in both sexes.The rate of the composite of urgent TVR,definite ST,or NACE was not significantly lower with a post-PCI bivalirudin infusion than with no post-PCI infusion in both sexes. PMID: 29769167 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: EuroIntervention - May 19, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Removal of an Interatrial Intraseptal Bronchogenic Cyst Through a Periareolar Approach
A 58-year-old white male with a history of stroke and deep vein thrombosis presented with an interatrial intraseptal mass. Cardiac-computed tomography demonstrated a thin-walled, well-demarcated cyst in the inferior border of the fossa ovalis protruding into both atria. Removal of the interatrial intraseptal cyst was performed using a minimally invasive three-dimensional endoscopic periareolar approach.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Don't change the guidelines yet, randomized data on surgical left atrial appendage closure is on the horizon
Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains the most common rhythm disorder of clinical significance1 and one of the leading causes of cardiogenic ischemic events.2 The most common anatomic source of thrombus in patients with AF is the left atrial appendage (LAA).3 Greater than 10% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery have been diagnosed with AF preoperatively,4 so surgeons have naturally had long-standing interest in LAA interventions that might reduce the risk of stroke. Unfortunately, the data currently available to support routine surgical LAA occlusion present a mixed picture, even to the most optimistic surgeon.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 12, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: John J. Squiers, J. Michael DiMaio Tags: Editorial commentary Source Type: research

Short-term dual antiplatelet therapy after interventional left atrial appendage closure with different devices.
CONCLUSIONS: Short-term DAPT for six weeks appears to be a viable alternative for patients after LAAC. Age ≥75 years and renal impairment increase major bleeding events threefold. PMID: 29400653 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: EuroIntervention - February 7, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research

Complex coronary bifurcation treatment by a novel stenting technique: Bench test, fluid dynamic study and clinical outcomes
ConclusionsThe revascularization of complex large coronary bifurcation disease using the Nano‐crush technique appeared promising thanks to the favorable fluid dynamic profile, complete coverage of the SD ostium, and very small metal amount at the carina.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - January 25, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gianluca Rigatelli, Marco Zuin, Fabio Dell'Avvocata, Dobrin Vassilev, Ramesh Daggubati, Thach Nguyen, Minh Tr í Nhân Nguyễn, Nicolas Foin Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

Real world safety and efficacy of WATCHMAN LAA closure at one year in patients on dual antiplatelet therapy Results of the DAPT subgroup from the EWOLUTION all-comers study.
CONCLUSIONS: LAA closure with the WATCHMAN followed by DAPT therapy in a high risk patient population is safe. At one year the intervention is associated with a substantial risk reduction regarding ischemic stroke and major bleeding compared to the expected rate based on CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scores. PMID: 29313819 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: EuroIntervention - January 11, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research

Bioprosthetic aortic valve leaflet thrombosis detected by multidetector computed tomography is associated with adverse cerebrovascular events: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
CONCLUSIONS: MDCT-defined LT following ABV replacement is associated with a significantly increased risk of adverse cerebrovascular events. Further prospective studies are required to ascertain whether LT can be prevented or treated with pharmacological strategies. PMID: 29235436 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: EuroIntervention - December 15, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research

Evolution of Simplified Frozen Elephant Trunk Repair for Acute DeBakey Type I Dissection: Midterm Outcomes
Conclusions Simplified FET for treating acute DeBakey type I dissection has evolved and remained safe. It promotes aortic remodeling, and simplifies management of chronic aortic complications.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 6, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Evolution of Simplified Frozen Elephant Trunk Repair for Acute DeBakey Type I Dissection: Midterm Outcomes.
CONCLUSIONS: Simplified FET for treating acute DeBakey type I dissection has evolved and remained safe. It promotes aortic remodeling, and simplifies management of chronic aortic complications. PMID: 29217087 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 4, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Roselli EE, Idrees JJ, Bakaeen FG, Tong MZ, Soltesz EG, Mick S, Johnston DR, Eagleton MJ, Menon V, Svensson LG Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Thromboembolism after WATCHMANTM in a clopidogrel non ‐responder: A case for concern?
Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and thromboembolism (TE). The WATCHMANTM left atrial appendage (LAA) closure device is indicated to reduce the risk of TE from the LAA in patients with non‐valvular AF. Here, we present a case of a patient with device‐related thrombus who suffered a TE event two months after WATCHMANTM LAA closure and two weeks after switching from aspirin plus warfarin to aspirin plus clopidogrel therapy. Laboratory investigation identified the patient to be hypercoagulable and to be a non‐responder to clopidogrel therapy. We discuss the potential role ...
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 11, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ganesh Venkataraman, Kevin P. Bliden, Udaya S. Tantry, Paul A. Gurbel Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research