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Right anterior mini thoracotomy approach for isolated aortic valve replacement: Early outcomes at a Canadian center
ConclusionThe sternum-sparing RAMT approach can be safely integrated into surgical practice as a minimally invasive alternative for isolated AVR, and can reduce postoperative bleeding and narcotic requirements.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - May 18, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ali Fatehi Hassanabad, Nader Aboelnazar, Andrew Maitland, Daniel D Holloway, Corey Adams, William D T Kent Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Costs of surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation in Ontario, Canada from 2006 to 2017
ConclusionOntario taxpayers spend significant financial resources on surgical ablation of AF, a procedure lacking high ‐quality evidence demonstrating benefit in reducing mortality or stroke. Further large prospective studies examining clinically important outcomes are needed to justify its routine use in patient care and to guide allocation of healthcare funds.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 27, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Justin Y. Chow, Graham McClure, Emilie P. Belley ‐Côté, William F. McIntyre, Rohit K. Singal, Richard P. Whitlock Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Mitral valve prosthesis choice in patients < 70 years: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis of 20 219 patients
ConclusionMechanical MVR in patients aged less than 70 years is associated with a lower risk of operative mortality as well as a 20% lower risk of long ‐term death and 65% lower risk of mitral valve reoperation but 60% greater risk of bleeding compared with bioMVR in matched or adjusted data.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 27, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bobby Yanagawa, Jessica Lee, Maral Ouzounian, Akshay Bagai, Asim Cheema, Subodh Verma, Jan O. Friedrich, on behalf of the Canadian Cardiovascular Surgery Meta ‐Analysis Working Group Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research