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145 * no difference in outcome at five years after transfemoral and transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation in more than 1000 patients
Conclusion: TAVI shows durable results for up to 5 years. In the long-term, there is no significant difference between clinical and echocardiographic results after transapical or transfemoral procedures.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bleiziffer, S., Elhmidi, Y., Dorfmeister, M., Mazzitelli, D., Ruge, H., Vincze, D., Piazza, N., Lange, R. Tags: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation and its place in the contemporary treatment Source Type: research

164 * decision-making in aortic root surgery in marfan syndrome: bleeding, thromboembolism and risk of reintervention after valve-sparing or mechanical aortic root replacement
Conclusion: The calculated annual failure rate after VSRR using the reimplantation technique was lower than the annual risk for thromboembolic or bleeding events. As the perioperative risk of reinterventions after VSRR itself is low, patients might benefit from VSRR even if they have to undergo redo surgery during follow-up.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schoenhoff, F., Langhammer, B., Reineke, D., Kadner, A., Carrel, T. Tags: Proximal thoracic aortic pathology: Variations on a theme Source Type: research

167 * transcatheter mitral valve replacement for native mitral valve stenosis using the inverted sapien 3 prosthesis in six consecutive patients
Conclusion: Transcatheter mitral valve replacement, performed in extremely high risk patients, was feasible and represents a reasonable option for patients with heavy mitral annular calcification and mitral stenosis.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kiefer, P., Seeburger, J., Linke, A., Noack, T., Leontyev, S., Mohr, F., Holzhey, D. M. Tags: Part I: Catheter based mitral interventions: The mitral going transcutaneous Source Type: research

168 * acute safety and efficacy of the neochord procedure
Conclusion: Our initial results with the Neochord procedure in a small number of patients indicate that transapical off-pump mitral valve repair is feasible and may be accomplished with favourable short-term safety, efficacy and clinical benefit.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Colli, A., Rucinskas, K., Manzan, E., Zucchetta, F., Janusauskas, V., Zakarkaite, D., Aidietis, A., Gerosa, G. Tags: Part I: Catheter based mitral interventions: The mitral going transcutaneous Source Type: research

189 * managing distal arch tears in debakey i aortic dissection: cut or stent?
Conclusion: In anatomically feasible aortic dissection arch tear, THA + TEVAR is a safe alternative treatment strategy to conventional TAR, with improved postoperative and early mid-term survival.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Vallabhajosyula, P., Robb, J. D., Menon, R., Gottret, J., Desai, N., Szeto, W., Pochettino, A., Bavaria, J. E. Tags: Hot strategies in complex cardiac surgery Source Type: research

210 * contemporary approach of thoraco-abdominal aortic repair using moderate to deep hypothermia combined with target reconstruction of the adamkiewicz artery
Conclusion: Moderate to deep hypothermia combined with target reconstruction of the Adamkiewicz artery brings satisfactory outcomes in thoraco-abdominal aortic repair, especially for spinal cord protection.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tanaka, H., Minatoya, K., Sasaki, H., Oda, T., Itonaga, T., Kobayashi, J. Tags: Thoraco-abdominal aortic repair reloaded Source Type: research

221 * prognostic impact and late evolution of untreated moderate functional tricuspid regurgitation in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement
Conclusion: Preoperative untreated TR 2/4+ improves or remains stable in the majority of the cases. However, occurrence of TR ≥ 3+ of 8% at last follow-up is not reassuring, suggesting the need for a better characterisation of patients with preoperative TR 2/4+ undergoing AVR, in order to identify subjects at risk for TR progression.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Taramasso, M., De Bonis, M., Pozzoli, A., Schiavi, D., Latib, A., Buzzatti, N., Canna, G. L., Alfieri, O. Tags: The tricuspid: A continuing problem Source Type: research

227 * conventional versus transapical aortic valve replacement: is it time for indication shift?
Conclusion: For high-risk patients, the TAVI procedure allows acceptable results comparable to those of the conventional AVR group, but is not favourable. These results do not support the expansion of the TAVI indications to low- or intermediate-risk patients.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ahad, S., Baumbach, H., Hill, S., Schaeufele, T., Beyer, M., Berroth, R., Franke, U. F. Tags: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: The treatment of choice Source Type: research

232-i * endoaortic balloon clamping and transthoracic aortic clamping are both safe and effective in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
Conclusion: Despite recent concerns arising about EAC, this large multicentre study shows equivalence in term of safety and effectiveness of this technique compared with TTC. Reduction in postoperative bleeding was observed in the EAC group despite the higher rate of complex redo cases.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rinaldi, M., Krakor, R., Bentala, M., Casselman, F., Candolfi, P., Barbero, C., Goldstein, J. Tags: Adult cardiac rapid response 2 Source Type: research

241 * successful staged surgical treatment for aorto-oesophageal fistula
Conclusion: Staged treatment consisting of TEVAR, trans-hiatal oesophagectomy, resection of thoracic aorta and stent graft, in-situ reconstruction of thoracic aorta and omental flap installation provided an excellent outcome in the AEF.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shirakawa, Y., Kuratani, T., Torikai, K., Sakamoto, T., Shijo, T., Watanabe, Y., Sawa, Y. Tags: Oesophagus Source Type: research

254 * evaluation of the downstream aorta after frozen elephant trunk repair for aortic dissections in terms of diameter and false lumen status
Conclusion: Compared to conventional surgery for extensive aortic dissections, the FET technique provides a high rate of FL thrombosis of the thoracic aorta without increasing the risk of the operation.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Weiss, G., Santer, D., Folkmann, S. V., Dumfarth, J., Pisarik, H., Harrer, M., Waldenberger, F., Grabenwoger, M. Tags: Thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology: A functional approach in preserving spinal cord integrity Source Type: research

256 * mitral valve repair has better long-term outcomes compared with mitral valve replacement in elderly patients with mitral regurgitation
Conclusion: MVP is a safe option and improves long-term survival and freedom from MACE, even in the elderly with mitral regurgitation.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Okamura, H., Yamaguchi, A., Kimura, N., Itoh, S., Yuri, K., Matsumoto, H., Adachi, H. Tags: Long-term results of mitral valve surgery Source Type: research

260 * current evidence of coronary artery bypass grafting off-pump versus on-pump: a systematic review with meta-analysis of more than 16,500 patients investigated in 66 randomised controlled trials
Conclusion: The present systematic review emphasises that both strategies, off-pump and on-pump, are suitable alternatives for CABG. The choice for either procedure should be individualised for each single patient with regard to comorbidities, life expectancy, and the surgeon's experience.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Deppe, A. C., Choi, Y., Arbash, W., Kuhn, E. W., Scherner, M., Slottosch, I., Rahmanian, P., Liakopoulos, O. J., Wahlers, T. Tags: Developments in coronary artery bypass graft Source Type: research

264 * results of total arterial versus conventional versus hybrid myocardial revascularisation: a propensity match analysis of long-term follow-up
Conclusion: Total arterial revascularisation provides improved outcomes at mid-term follow-up compared with conventional or hybrid revascularisation. The latter technique is particularly associated with a significantly higher incidence of late myocardial infarction and repeat revascularisation.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Muneretto, C., Repossini, A., Di Bacco, L., Bisleri, G. Tags: Developments in coronary artery bypass graft Source Type: research

276 * deep hypothermic circulatory arrest for concomitant procedures in patients undergoing heart transplantation
Conclusion: Concomitant procedures requiring deep hypothermic circulatory arrest during heart transplantation can be safely performed without compromising patient survival and donor allograft function over mid-term follow-up.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Vallabhajosyula, P., Menon, R., Gottret, J., Komlo, C., Atluri, P., Acker, M. Tags: Heart transplantation Source Type: research

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